Mzima Kennels

02/12/2014

08/11/2014

Did you know.....Puppies have 28 teeth and normal adult dogs have 42.

03/11/2014

Service dogs are trained to know when they are on duty. When their harness is on, they know it’s business time. When you take it off, the pups immediately become playful and energetic.

27/10/2014

A wagging tail doesn’t always mean they are happy
Tail wagging has its own language. Apparently dogs wag their tail to the right when they’re happy and to the left when they are frightened. Wagging low means they are insecure and rapid movements accompanied by tense muscles or dilated pupils can signal agression.

So every wagging tail tells its own story, if you know how to read the signs.

27/10/2014

25/10/2014

Dogs can see in colour
It is a common myth that dogs can only see in black and white but they can actually see colours - just not as vividly as humans.

They only have two cones in their eyes to detect colours, whereas humans have three. That means dogs see colours on a blue and yellow scale but cannot distinguish between red and green. On the other hand, they have better night vision than humans.

25/10/2014

Exciting dog fact: The wetness of a dog’s nose is essential for determining what direction a smell is coming from.

09/10/2014

Show them love, touch and play with them, never show violence toward them.
Make them wholesome, homemade food and treats whenever possible.
Take them on at least one good walk per day (at least 15 minutes).