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CLEAR ALLNative to Australia, the Australian Cattle Dog is highly prized as a working dog. They are known for their stamina, ability to work for long hours, and strength of character. In recent years, these hardworking dogs have become a popular choice as family pets, not only in Australia but across the globe.
They are known by many names; Australian Heeler, Queensland Heeler, Halls Heeler, and Blue Heeler. The nickname “Heeler” comes from their natural instinct to nip at the cattle’s heels to herd it. These dogs are very protective of their family but reserved around strangers. They are also highly intelligent and loyal. However, they are best matched to families who live in the country and have active outdoor lifestyles because of their energetic nature. These dogs need to be kept busy!
Do not expect these dogs to be relaxed couch potatoes. They thrive on an active lifestyle, and their high energy must constantly be directed. Otherwise, they can become bored and may develop unwanted behaviours
Australian Cattle Dogs generally attached themselves closely to one person in particular. These active canines are frequently called “Velcro” dogs because they attach to their human companion firmly. They are also generally good around children they have grown up with.
Native to Australia, the Australian Cattle Dog is highly prized as a working dog. They are known for their stamina, ability to work for long hours, and strength of character. In recent years, these hardworking dogs have become a popular choice as family pets, not only in Australia but across the globe.
They are known by many names; Australian Heeler, Queensland Heeler, Halls Heeler, and Blue Heeler. The nickname “Heeler” comes from their natural instinct to nip at the cattle’s heels to herd it. These dogs are very protective of their family but reserved around strangers. They are also highly intelligent and loyal. However, they are best matched to families who live in the country and have active outdoor lifestyles because of their energetic nature. These dogs need to be kept busy!
Do not expect these dogs to be relaxed couch potatoes. They thrive on an active lifestyle, and their high energy must constantly be directed. Otherwise, they can become bored and may develop unwanted behaviours
Australian Cattle Dogs generally attached themselves closely to one person in particular. These active canines are frequently called “Velcro” dogs because they attach to their human companion firmly. They are also generally good around children they have grown up with.
When fully grown, this small breed weighs between 3.6 to 4.5 kg, which is lighter than the average domestic cat. They stand 23 to 26 cm tall and have solid, muscular legs hidden beneath their long, luscious locks. Their shoulders are fine, adding to their elegant appearance, and they have tiny, well-padded feet resembling a cat's.
The Australian Silky Terrier's well-proportioned head has a strong jaw, small oval-shaped eyes, and small V-shaped ears set high on the head. These ears are always held erect and are one of the only parts of the body free from long hair.
The Silky Terrier's coat is one that women are often jealous of; free-flowing, silky, and naturally glossy. It is also a fine and flat single coat, and the hair parts down the back, with an average length of five or six inches.
Australian Silky Terriers only come in one coat patterning; blue and tan; however, the shade can differ. Moreover, as puppies, many Silkies have black colouring instead of blue, which gradually transitions by 18 months of age.
You may be surprised to hear that these pups do not require additional grooming compared to most other breeds, nor do they shed a great deal. You just need to brush them two to three times a week and give them the occasional bath to keep tangles away.
Australian Silky Terriers are playful, affectionate, brave, and loyal, making them well-rounded canines. As small dogs, they are surprisingly bright and possess high energy levels too. They prefer being busy to lounging around, so do not be mistaken for their small cute looks, Silkies are not lap dogs by any means.
They can also be pretty protective of their owners and home and may take the watchdog role, alerting you of any potential danger with their sharp bark. However, how reliable this is will depend on the specific dog, as some Silkies tend to bark excessively.
Being bright and curious, these Australian Silky Terriers naturally enjoy training and learn quickly. However, as they are fairly independent, it's vital to continue a regular training schedule to prevent them from picking up unwanted behaviours.
Because they can get bored quickly, play sessions should involve many different toys, games, puzzles, and daily walks. They don't tire as quickly as other small breeds, but this doesn't mean you should take them on long hikes or runs. Regular short walks and play sessions sprinkled throughout the day are best.
Although they require lots of exercise and stimulation, Australian Silky Terriers are adaptable dogs and can thrive in an apartment or a large country home. However, they do need an owner who is home often and has plenty of time to meet their needs.
Australian Silky Terriers make lovely pets for homes with children, especially if raised together. However, as boisterous kids can unnerve them, they are best suited to homes with older and calmer children.
An important thing to note is that Silkies have a high prey drive, and many will chase small animals, including cats. For this reason, they are not the most feline-compatible pup. Moreover, some Silkies can be territorial and aggressive toward other dogs, but you can typically minimise this by introducing them to many other canines when they are young.
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Russian Blue
We had some concerns purchasing a kitten online but our experience with The Pedigree Paws was great. They connected us with Caroline, the Russian Blue breeder and we had many conversations and received multiple pictures and videos. She answered to all our questions.
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Miniature Dachshund
One of the reasons I was hesitant to order a puppy from The Pedigree Paws is because I live in Spain. However they connected me with a very good FCI breeder in Barcelona.
He showed me all the health documents of both parents, their pedigree and answer to all my questions. I am so happy they helped me to find a healthy puppy as finding one by myself was very overwhelming. Contacting The Pedigree Paws was the best decision and I highly recommend them to everybody!
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Chartreux
From the kittens's selection to the arrival of our Chartreux kitten, The Pedigree Paws was there to assist us. We had great experience with them, and they breeder Alexandra from France with whom they connected us and from whom we got our kitten from. They are very prompt in answering our initial and follow-up questions while our kitten was in transit. Very reliable and trustworthy!
Thank you so much for all your help. We are very happy with our new family member. We will definitely recommend it to all our friends.
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Chihuahua
It's been a few months since we decided to find a Chihuahua puppy to join our family, however we had issues finding a good breeder.
We contacted The Pedigree Paws and they connected us with a very unique breeder in Greece. Many videos and pictures were shown, the breeder shared with us the proof of vaccinations, deworming and her 5 generation pedigree. We were fortunate as George, the breeder was able to deliver the puppy to us personally. We are very pleased with our beautiful Athena. Thank you, The Pedigree Paws, for being truthful and transparent.
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Abyssinian
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Fin
Chihuahua
Thank you for finding for me such a beautiful Chihuahua puppy! I love him so much from the minute I saw him. He changed my world.
Kate, from The Pedigree Paws assisted me through the whole process informing me about everything from health checks to arranging a Pet Nanny to transport Fin directly to my door. So thankful that the experience went so well! I love my Fin.
Emi
Ragdoll
I have always wanted a Ragdoll kitten as it was my dream cat breed, but didnt know how to find one as heard a lot about kitten farms and bad breeders. I reached out to The Pedigree Paws and they were very accommodating and transparent from the start. They offered me few kittens from their list of breeders and when I saw Emi I knew she was the one! We went through the kitten's parents DNA testing as for me that was a priority to have a kitten free from genetic disorders. We sealed the deal and now I have the best kitten I could dream of! Thank you very much for all your help
Shima
Russian Blue
I really wanted a Russian Blue kitten, but was very nervous getting one after reading horror stories about scammers on the Internet. I had my first call with Natalia, from The Pedigree Paws and with her help I was able to connect with the breeder, that I knew I could trust. I am very lucky to have now Shima, she is an absolute joy to live with.
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