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The Harding family’s pooch, four-year-old Luna, is a rare mix of Dalmatian and Staffordshire terrier, which they’ve come to nickname the ‘Dalmaffy’ breed. They say she’s spoilt, with her own recliner on the couch. She loves people and hates cats, which is unfortunate for the household’s feline family member. But you wouldn’t know pampered little Luna was descended from wild wolves.

Monday marked International Dog Day, a day dedicated to honouring and appreciating the special bond between humans and dogs, celebrated on August 26 each year.

The News asked readers on our Facebook page to share pictures of their canine companions.

You can find them in this week’s instalment of Pet-icular Kind of Love.

Owner Paul Nicklin says his eight-year-old greyhound, Ed, and three-year-old cocker spaniel, Romeo, both love being out in the sunshine, soaking up the rays, and spending golden moments together on sunny days. Photo by Contributed
Double trouble and twice the cuteness, meet aussie duo Koda and Maverick. Owner Megan Lloyd says her Australian shepherds, Koda, 18 months, and Maverick, 2, are the most loyal and well-behaved dogs. “They’re maybe a little crazy at times but they are pretty amazing! They are a huge part of our family,” she said. This was the first photo of them taken on her phone. Photo by Contributed
Reeling in the good times, owner Kerri Lewis says her four-year-old cavalier-cross-blue heeler Hudson King Charles loves fishing. Photo by Contributed
Meet Boye, who has a heart full of love. Owner Glenn Newton says his border collie loves kids and is a much-loved man's best friend. Photo by Contributed
“Every day is the day for dogs.” Meaning more pats, more smooches and more love with Marco. Owner Alison Smith says her three-year-old Labrador Marco loved to smooch everybody, go to Doggy Day Out at Nathalia kennels and keep his ‘hoomans’ busy by having them walk him to the dog park and cafe for more pats. Photo by Contributed
Fletcher living his best life: swim, fetch, snuggle and repeat. Kim Penfold says her six-year-old Labrador-cross-kelpie, Fletcher, loves to swim, chase balls and snuggle on her lap in the evenings. Photo by Contributed
Shelby, your top paws-on canine assistant. Julie Church says at six weeks old, her Belgian Malinois Shelby was a beloved little helper. “She loved being in the shed 'helping' my husband,” she said. Photo by Contributed
Dustin’s loyal companion Marley is always by his side. Amanda Madigan says her 18-month-old doggo Marley is “very protective” of her six-year-old son Dustin Madigan. “When he’s upset or sick, she is right by his side making him better,” she said. Photo by Contributed
Penny and Tara are always up for an adventure and inseparable besties. Owner Carly Grieve says her two-year-old red heeler Penny and five-year-old French mastiff Tara are “the best-est of friends who love doing everything together”. Photo by Contributed
Triple the fun with Psycho, Bear and Digger. Anthony’s two Aussie stumpy tailed heelers and his black staffy-Labrador-cross heeler are housemates. “Psycho loves his tucker and cuddles; Bear is a smoocher who loves playing with the Psycho and Digger and lazing around your feet; Digger loves playing ball all day,” he said. Photo by Contributed
Gentle giant Luna’s got a heart as big as her paws. Owner Yvonne O’Connell said her dog Luna, a seven-month old wolfhound-cross, is from Shepparton Animal Rescue and Rehoming. She loves walks, chasing bubbles and snuggles. “She is a gentle giant and just loves being with her people,” she said. Photo by Contributed
Holly’s pure heart matches her pure white coat. Charmaine Watts has two dogs: a two-year-old female Swiss shepherd named Holly, who likes to play soccer, and; a three-year-old male blue heeler named Toohey, who likes to catch balls mid-air.
Sky’s the limit for Toohey. Charmaine Watts has two dogs: a two-year-old female Swiss shepherd named Holly, who likes to play soccer, and; a three-year-old male blue heeler named Toohey, who likes to catch balls mid-air.
When in doubt, dive into the toy box with Ollie. Debbie Annand’s seven-month-old Maltese shih-tzu Ollie loves to hang out in the toy box. “He is a happy little chappy,” she said. Photo by Contributed
Wilbur, the adventurous two-year-old Canadian Labrador, loves water and camping, according to his owner, Sarah Cameron. Photo by Contributed
Meet Jasper, aka the adorable ‘blankie boi’. He’s nicknamed as such because he wraps himself in his blanket a lot, and is a “very quirky, gentle little guy,” says his owner Averil Coe. Photo by Contributed
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