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By Science Correspondent Dogs may understand more than just commands—they might also grasp the purpose of objects, much like human infants. In a study published September 18 in Current Biology, researchers show that some dogs can categorize toys by function, such as pulling or fetching, even when the toys
Animals
By Animals Correspondent Westminster is set to go barking mad on Thursday 11th September as the annual Westminster Dog of the Year competition returns. This year, Westminster Dog of the Year celebrates dogs as members of the family, highlighting the vital role that dogs play in any household, the importance
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By Jill Dando News The Rutland Showground was alive with excitement this weekend as over 2,500 canine competitors and their handlers from nine countries gathered for the world’s largest dog agility festival. The Kennel Club International Agility Festival, which ran from 7–10 August, brought four days of
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By Community Correspondent Following an overwhelmingly pawsitive response to its one-month trial, The Grand Pier in Weston-super-Mare North Somerset, is thrilled to announce that dogs are now officially and permanently welcome on site. Since opening its doors to our four-legged friends in early June, The Grand Pier has seen an
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By Jill Dando News In a heartwarming video created in collaboration with Lilo & Stitch, experts at Woodgreen answer queries from a curious owners about their new ‘dog’s’ antics because nobody gets left behind or forgotten, even mischievous pets. Some of the rather unusual questions posed to Woodgreen – home
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By Jill Dando News 12 lucky rescue dogs, searching for their forever home have been handpicked to be top models in a new campaign for Manchester based clothing brand Uskees. In a unique fashion shoot, human models were paired with canine companions from Manchester-based Dogs 4 Rescue, showcasing the dogs
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By Jill Dando News As Bring Your Dog to Work Day approaches on 20 June, new research reveals that London is the top dog when it comes to pet-friendly workplaces, with more offices in the capital welcoming canine companions than anywhere else in the UK. According to data from The
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By Jill Dando News The Hungarian Mudi, which is believed to have existed since around the 18th century in its homeland, will become the 225th pedigree dog breed in the UK next month, when it becomes recognised by The Kennel Club, the UK’s registry body for pedigree dogs. It
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By Jill Dando News Ripley here, The Grand Pier in Weston-super-Mare, Somerset's very own Chief Canine Officer (CCO) with some exciting news! As a well-behaved member of The Grand Pier team (and a very good boy), I’m excited to share from Monday 2nd June 2025, dogs like
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By Jill Dando News It’s a tail-wagging start to the year for one of Britain’s most iconic breeds. According to new data released by The Kennel Club, the Jack Russell Terrier — famously beloved by Queen Camilla — has seen a majestic 75% rise in puppy registrations in the first
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By Jill Dando News LOVABLE Lottie the Cavapoochon has been walking all over Lancashire, along with pupils from the six schools she visits, in the Top Dog challenge for Derian House Children’s Hospice. The goal of the four-legged fundraiser is to rack up 100km throughout February – equivalent to two
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By Animal Correspondent, Jill Dando News Thomas the lame cockapoo, who captured the hearts of dog lovers across Cumbria, is one step closer to a pain-free future thanks to a successful Just Giving Campaign. Thomas went under the knife at Paragon Vets in Dalston on Friday for the first stage
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By Dog Correspondent, Jill Dando News You can support Yoko the amazing 5 year old Jagd Terrier who is taking on an incredible challenge for charity. On the 4th of March 2024, together with the fundraising team he will take on the climb of Pen Y Fan. Yoko has chosen
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By Parliamentary Correspondent, JIll Dando News TJ, a cockapoo, has been crowned winner of the prestigious Westminster Dog of the Year competition. TJ, who entered the event with Mims Davies, Conservative MP for Mid-Sussex, impressed the judges with their loveable character and loyalty. The Westminster Dog of the Year took
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By Jill Dando News Inspirational pooch Eebbers worked at the Minneapolis airport in America for 10 years and got a deserved huge send off. Now he is off to live it up swimming, playing, resting and just being a dog. Voted cutest canine by the Transportation Security Administration, the wonder
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By Jill Dando News What a fabulous dog and let’s sound the horn for his name. Trumpet the bloodhound, was named Best in Show at the 146th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show. The beautiful dog became the first bloodhound to ever win the prestigious competition beamed live across America.