Directory: Animals: Dogs (8)   Categories Breeds (2)   Articles Natural Canine Dietary Info Owners should mimic the "wild" diet of dogs using unprocessed and unrefined whole foods. Raw fresh food is best - cooking decreases the digestibility of food and causes bad breath and farting. Dog Behaviour Problems An article on how dogs need attention to grow, mature, and learn what behaviour is acceptable. Dog Breeding An article on breeding - including some information on the bitch's reproductive cycle and offering some suggestion for success. Family Dogs Can Attack Sheep An Australian study found most dog owners refuse to believe their dog could have killed any sheep. Dogs rarely kill immediately. Sheep chased by dogs often die after the attack from infection, or drown in streams or from suffocation. Stray dogs bothering sheep Section 60 of The Dog Control Act (1996) gives stock owners the right to shoot dogs seen running at large with their stock or poultry. There are also significant penalties for owners whose dogs are caught worrying stock.   Web Resources New Zealand Kennel Club The official site of the New Zealand Kennel Club - includes information on many breeds, reputable breeders, breed clubs, obedience and agility shows Current Weather Warnings | Bookmark this page | Suggest a listing | Advertise on this page | Our Philosophy This page was last updated on 03 Jan 2010 All content and images copyright © 2010 Small Kiwi Farms New Zealand. Copyright of linked pages is retained by their owners. Small Kiwi Farms New Zealand is unable to give any assurance regarding the accuracy of this information.