Firstly, I pronounce it all wrong. I say "Key-fa" but it is "Ku-fear". It is actually a Turkish word that means something like: "long life" or "good life". What is it? I was expecting it to be a special type of grain like wheat or barley when I first heard of kefir grains. Nothing could be further from the truth! Kefir "grains" are actually a white, jelly like substance that looks like small pieces of cauliflower. It is a complex structure of bacteria, yeasts etc. Where does

I often look at our 6 dogs and wonder at how incredibly different they all are. Likewise, they have similarities. I'm a strong believer in intervention to minimise extremes of behaviours. One of the things I enjoy is hearing about our puppies as they grow and develop into adult dogs. It makes me smile when I recognise character traits that are similar to one or other of their parents. It is also very satisfying when I recognise how well many of our puppy's families do with "m

A breed standard is the guideline which describes the ideal characteristics, temperament, and appearance of a breed and ensures that the breed is fit for function with soundness essential. Breeders and judges should at all times be mindful of features which could be detrimental in any way to the health, welfare or soundness of this breed. Last updated: 19 Jul 2018 Australian National Kennel Council 1994 Country of Development: Australia Group: Group 5 (Working Dogs) Histo