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Episode 75 - Australian Terriers and more on settling a new puppy

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Released Sat October 25, 2008
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Australian Terriers

Australian Terriers are cheerful, companionable, lively little dogs, and in this episode breeder Doreen Simpkins gives us an insight into life with this delightful breed.

She talks about their appearance and character, as well as grooming, training and exercise requirements.

Doreen is involved with both Australian terrier Breed Clubs in the UK, and also writes the breed note column for Our Dogs weekly newspaper.

To find out more about this feisty Terrier breed which originally helped control vermin and snakes in the Australian outback, listen to Doreen's interview. To find out more about Doreen and her dogs visit her website, Have a Happy Hound.



More on settling a new puppy

Matthew Culmore's interview about settling a new puppy into the house concludes in this episode.

You can hear the first part in episode 74 of DogCast Radio.

In this interview Bichon Frise breeder Matthew continues with what to do to ease the stress of transferring to his new home for a puppy. How much time do you need to set aside to be with him? How should you feed him? How should you treat him generally? - Matthew answers all this and more.

There is lots of information about Matthew, the wonderful dogs he breeds, and welcoming that new canine addition to the family at the Culmore Canines website.



A Phoenix in Black and White

Winfred Peppinck was the Australian High Commissioner/Ambassador to the Caribbean when he and his wife Wendy took a lucky rescue dog into their home. Diplomatic Dog - DD as he became known - lived happily with them, and his life as a cherished pet was incredibly different from his beginnings as a stray.

Winfred was inspired to write the book The Diplomatic Dog of Barbados telling DD's rags to riches story. Sadly, DD passed away earlier this year, leaving his owners devastated.

In a poignant story, A Phoenix in Black and White, Winfred recalls the bitter-sweet arrival of new puppy Harry Lime. The Diplomatic Dog of Barbados is published by Olympia.



Buddy's Diary the book

Buddy's Diary plus fiction and article from DogCast Radio is now available, so if you are looking for a Christmas present for a dog lover, or you know someone who would enjoy DogCast Radio but doesn't have Internet access, or maybe you just fancy treating yourself, look no further!

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