Canine Evolution
Dogs are often referred to as 'man's best friend', but the relationship between man and dog may be much more important than we realise. Research just completed suggests that dogs and humans co-evolved - we've certainly changed them to suit us, ... [... more]
Burke's Backyard |
Dr Harry's canine cookies
Making your very own dog biscuits is fun and only requires a little effort. They make great presents for friends with any breed of dog and they are healthy to boot. With all that parsely your dog's breath will smell just great and there's a stack ... [... more]
Better Homes & Gardens Australia |
Dangerous Dogs
Earlier this year 'Burke's Backyard' ran a report on dangerous dogs which followed a spate of vicious dog attacks in Australia. Our program also provided a list of dogs suitable as family pets. Since then the Royal NSW Canine Council ... [... more]
Burke's Backyard |
Betsy Hearne
Betsy Hearne is the author of several acclaimed books for teens and for young readers, including The Canine Connection: Stories about Dogs and People; Wishes, Kisses, and Pigs; and the Boston Globe-Horn Book Honor Book Seven Brave Women. She is a ... [... more]
Harper Collins |
Peter Anthony Eastman
Fred and Ted-beloved canine stars of P. D. Eastman's Big Dog . . . Little Dog and son Peter Eastman's Fred and Ted Go Camping-take flight on a new adventure: piloting planes to a tropical island! There the good friends enjoy the beach, each in ... [... more]
Random House |
Rondi Lightmark
Training with Awareness for You & Your Dog is a revolutionary new training program for you and your dog from one of our country's foremost animal advocates and holistic practitioners. The idea that your canine companion is a fully emotional being ... [... more]
Random House |
Marty Becker, D.V.M.
A Dog and Owner's Guide to Losing Weight and Gaining Health Together Got a canine couch potato? In just a few weeks, man's best friend can become man's best exercise buddy. Here's how! Like their owners, more than half of American dogs are ... [... more]
Random House |
Canine and kennel associations
Originally bred in China, over a thousand years ago, the Pug was brought to Europe by the Dutch East India Company. In Europe they became the dog of aristocrats and royalty holding high status amongst dog breeds. The pug became the official dog ... [... more]
Burke's Backyard |
Jim Brandenburg
The Arctic wolf inches towards you. Like you, he is torn between fear and curiosity. His instinct leads him towards the scent of your leather boots. Your instinct is to reach out to this curious white canine. Suddenly, he snarls, and you're face ... [... more]
Random House |
Temperament and training
Although some may still regard the Poodle as the epitome of canine extravagance and a symbol of the well heeled, this breed has in fact crept into the hearts and minds of many owners who would argue that this could not no be any further from the ... [... more]
Burke's Backyard |
Dachshunds
Most families have owned a Dachshund, or sausage dog, sometime, somewhere. They were the canine accessory of the 1960s, and with six varieties to choose from, there was always one to suit! The Dachshund's distinctive long, low shape is due to ... [... more]
Burke's Backyard |
The Soul of a Horse
JOE CAMP is the writer, producer, and director of all the celebrated Benji movies and programs, and the creator of the canine superstar. He is the author of the inspirational memoir Benji & Me, and has also written several children's books. He ... [... more]
Random House |
