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Pit Bull

Origin: US, XIX century

Weight: 55-65 lbs

Height: 18-22 inches

Pit Bull dogs have long been associated with aggression toward humans as well as being thought to cause a high number of canine related deaths over the years. Extensive research has shown recently that this may not be the case at all. If there is any aggression shown toward humans from the Pit Bulls, it is usually due to mishandling and /or mistreatment from their owners. Some Pit Bull owners actually have trained their dogs to be mean.

Dog and handlers have always been working as a tandem when guarding castles or hunting down foxes or hares. These duties have a high requirement of communication between the two to properly execute instructions. But for people who enjoy more of a spotlight image on themselves and their dogs, there is the Disc Dog sport. The sport is based on the simple concept of throwing a disc and having them fetch it. The concept has evolved to include speed, grace and calisthenics into the mix to make this sport a very competitive one as well as a spectacular site to see!

There are two categories for the disc dog tournament where both handlers and canines can show off their speed and athletic prowess. One category is known as the Toss and Fetch. It is also known as MiniDistance, Distance/Accuracy and Throw and Catch but they all have the same objective to catch as many discs thrown by the handlers with increasing distances within the time frame of 60 seconds. Usually 50 meters is the maximum distance for throwing and points are given for successful catches according to each distance and extra points for airborne catches wherein all the dog’s feet are not touching the ground.

abbits have been popular pets for centuries, and they live on average to 5 years old (though we have heard of a few reaching 9 years old..and still going!) Rabbits are usually very docile but, if cornered, frightened or frustrated, can be nervous and will bite or 'attack' you by scrabbling with their front paws.

Rabbits are lagomorphs and that means that their teeth are constantly growing. They require plenty of hard food to chew to keep their teeth worn down. Complete rabbit dry foods are good, but should not be the sole diet.

Rabbits should have good hay and fresh water available all the time. Very small amounts of cabbage or carrot can be fed as treats.

Any new food should be introduced slowly and not fed to excess as it may cause diarrhoea until the rabbit is used to it. This especially refers to young rabbits that have either just left their mother or their litter brothers and sisters, as this is a traumatic time for them anyway.

Where do the doves go when released?
The doves have been trained to return to their home loft. People often ask if all doves will fly home.  NO.  Only those that have been properly bred with the "homing" instinct and correctly trained. NEVER release doves that have not been trained to return home.  Pet store birds or Turtle Doves should never be released because they cannot be trained to return.

The koala is the true symbol of Australia and its unique wildlife. In south-east Queensland, locals and visitors alike can still see them in the wild lounging in trees or carrying their young. Today, the fragmenting of open forests by roads and development has left them vulnerable to a number of threats: they are being killed by cars or attacked by dogs as they move between trees. Symbols are meant to last forever and this one can too if we control our dogs and drive carefully.