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Meet the special Clumber spaniel named Bruin, winner of Crufts 2026
4+ day, 14+ hour ago (343+ words) A new Best in Show 2026 winner was crowned over the weekend at the world-famous dog show Crufts. A Somerset-hailing Clumber spaniel named Bruin took the prize alongside handler Lee Cox. This weekend (5-8 March) saw dog lovers from around the world…...
Villains or victims? These are Britain's least loved animals
1+ week, 4+ hour ago (440+ words) These are the creatures often misunderstood "and perhaps unfairly maligned The UK is home to a fascinating array of wildlife "but not all creatures are popular. Whether it's misunderstandings, old superstitions or perhaps just bad PR, some species have a…...
Is the Scottish terrier facing extinction? Puppy births for the iconic dog breed continue to plummet
2+ week, 2+ day ago (638+ words) Once the third most popular breed in Britain, the Scottie recorded just 387 puppy births in 2024, keeping it on The Kennel Club's "At Watch" list. In 2023, the Scottish terrier " a small, compact dog with short legs and a big personality " recorded…...
What are the best counties in England for dog walking trails?
3+ week, 4+ day ago (343+ words) A survey of English counties pinpoints the best regions to explore with your four-legged friend With spring just around the corner and your trusty pup probably chomping at the bit to get outside on some longer walks in the great…...
The curious case of the dog poo bag in the tree: a very modern countryside mystery explained
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (276+ words) Why do we bag up dog poo and stick it in a tree? The surprisingly complex psychology behind this phenomenon turns out to be less about laziness " and more about humans" brain psychology It"s one of the great modern…...
Walking dogs in bad weather? Here’s when you should (and shouldn’t) risk it
2+ mon, 5+ day ago (555+ words) Find out when it's safe to walk your pet in bad weather. When a storm hits, it's not just the humans in your household who need to stay safe and comfortable " your pets rely on you to keep them out…...
Wild wolf-like dogs spotted in Lancashire – what are wolf-dogs and are they legal?
2+ mon, 7+ hour ago (666+ words) DNA testing shows wolf-dogs have been wandering wild in England. What are wolf-dogs and are they legal here in the UK? Back in 2025, the day before Halloween, three large dogs were discovered roaming the streets of Preston, Lancashire. Their wolf-like…...
Chris Packham is moving his dogs to a plant-based diet – should you? Here’s what the research says
2+ mon, 3+ day ago (419+ words) Chris Packham has explained why he's transitioning his dogs onto a vegan diet "Would you make your dog go vegan?" That was the tagline of a recent segment on ITV's Good Morning Britain, where wildlife TV presenter Chris Packham appeared…...
"Once symptoms develop it's almost always too late to treat and unfortunately leads to death." The everyday item that is fatal to pets
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (416+ words) There is one essential bit of winter kit that almost every household has'that is not just toxic to cats and dogs, but rapidly fatal'in very small doses, says veterinary surgeon Graham Lewis. Once symptoms develop, it is almost always too…...
Top 10 naughtiest dog breeds in the world – according to a very scratched and scarred veterinary surgeon...
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (771+ words) Is your dog on the naughty list? s your dog on the naughty When thinking about compiling a list of the naughtiest dog breeds I immediately thought back to some of the naughty dogs I have dealt with over my…...