Bring your other dogs and do your routine, they told him. We love it. But Hartwig wasn't in the mood. His new batch of Australian blue heelers were just "average dogs of average intelligence." Fans ...

Most dogs live a quiet life among just a few close friends, Skidboot rose to become one of the world’s most famous dogs. After wowing crowds with his many tricks at the State Fair of Texas, the ...

Several years ago, I watched an amazing Australian cattle dog perform on "Pet Star," a trick-competition TV show. His name was Skidboot, and he went on to fame and fortune. (Well, probably not fortune ...

QUINLAN, Texas - David Hartwig's beloved dog, Skidboot, had died, but the phone kept ringing with performance requests. Skidboot's legacy continues Bring your other dogs and do your routine, they told ...

While he may have looked like any other regular Australian Blue Heeler, Skidbootbecame a worldwide sensation for his whimsical tricks and ability to captivate millions. As a touching reflection on his ...