Wow....apparently this blog was visited 16,000 times in 2013, I am amazed at that number, thanks guys xxx The WordPress.com stats helper monkeys prepared a 2013 annual report for this blog. Here's an excerpt: The concert hall at the Sydney Opera House holds 2,700 people. This blog was viewed about 16,000 times in 2013. If …
Zephyr – 14 weeks
Wow, I just counted the weeks on the calendar since Zephyr joined our pack and it has only been 14 weeks! When I think of the progress he has made it amazes me that it has been such a short space of time. Although everything feels like it is taking a long time, in reality …
A Year in Pictures 33/52
We are still working on getting Zephyr mobile! Here he is just chillin' out in the boot of the Kia Picanto (with my gingerbread man). The picanto is not really the right size for a dog the size of a small donkey though!
Zephyr – The first week
I was hoping to have written a blog post about our first week with Zephyr, however I am just too exhausted! I had forgotten that part of getting a new dog! So for now, here are some photos instead.....
Living with Wolfdogs – By John
Thanks to John for the following post and photos. John lives in Greece and has rescued and rehabilitated his beautiful Wolfdog; Kala. "This image of kala was taken on day two in our home. She looks at ease and happy, but it belies a truth, one yet to be discovered, one we would have to find a …
Understanding Your Dog – By Dr. Isla Fishburn
I would like to say a huge thank you to my wonderful friend Isla for the following post. Isla is the most dedicated person I have ever met when it comes to understanding our dogs behaviour. The time and commitment that she puts in to her work is second to none and I can not …
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Living with Wolfdogs – By Jemma
Huge thanks to Jem for her contribution to this series of posts looking at living with a wolfdog, and for the gorgeous photos of her dogs and little girl 🙂 "In March 2012 it came to my attention that a litter of very special puppies had been born, a litter I had been waiting for for …
Living with Wolfdogs – By Ellie
You may remember a while ago I posted this with the aim of other wolfdog owners sharing their experiences. I think it is really important that first hand owner experience is available on the internet for those researching the breed. Wolfdogs make awesome pets for some, but definitely not all. Thanks to Ellie for the following post - …
Would you pay £85 to walk someone elses dog for an hour?
Tuchena is a 'Wolfdog', (predominantly Czechoslovakian wolfdog, but there is also a bit of Saarloos in her too). The Czechoslovakian wolfdog is relatively new in the scheme of things, having been first bred in 1955 by crossing a Carpathian (not Timber) wolf with a German Shepherd with the aim of creating a dog with the obedience of a …
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A Year in Pictures 4/52
Snow Queen! Wolfdogs don't really seem to feel the cold, they are perfectly toasty with their thick winter coats. Tuchena will quite happily lie down outside in freezing conditions, when the Labradors are on their beds next to the wood burner.