10. Australian Cattle Dog 10. Australian Cattle Dog (image credits: unsplash) The Australian Cattle Dog is a true working dog, bred for stamina, strength, and brains. These dogs are experts at reading ...

MELBOURNE, Australia — Valerie, a miniature dachshund lost for 18 months — about half her life — on an Australian island was reunited with her owners, her rescuers said Wednesday.

The Australian Cattle Dog stands as an impressive exception to the “smaller dogs live longer” rule. These medium-sized working dogs regularly reach 12-16 years, with the Guinness World Record for ...

Valerie, a miniature dachshund lost for 18 months on an Australian island, has been reunited with her owners, her rescuers said Wednesday.