We recently had the opportunity to conduct a survey of over 700 hikers in the U.S., and asked them what dog they hiked with. It should come as no surprise that 2 of the top 10 dogs originate1 in Australia: Australian shepherds (Aussies), and Australian cattle dogs (ACDs). You can …[Read More]

History shows dogs as prominent companions to man in numerous cultures. In addition to being loyal friends, they’ve been trained to aid man in hunting, herding, security, and in some cases, making traveling a bit easier. This was especially true in areas with harsh winters, where despite the conditions, there …[Read More]

Is there anything better than a fun hike, swim, run, or ride with your best friend?  Not much and that is especially true if your best friend has four legs and a tail. Not all dogs are created equal, at least not for all tasks. Like humans, individual dogs come …[Read More]