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By Animals Correspondent A dog was rescued after falling more than 20ft underground in the North York Moors during a six-hour operation involving mountain rescue teams and emergency services. Twelve-year-old Maisy became trapped in a narrow underground hole, prompting a large-scale rescue effort in difficult and
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By Animals Correspondent As the UK marks National Pet Month, new research has revealed shifting trends in the country’s favourite dog breeds, with some popular dogs seeing a drop in registrations while others continue to grow in popularity. The study, carried out by Briefcase PR using data from the
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By Animals Correspondent Retired Police Dog (RPD) Heidie served as a general purpose dog with Police Scotland for four years. The German Shepherd worked with police handler Jo Devlin and, when Jo retired in 2022, Heidie retired with her to live as her pet at home in Motherwell. Jo said:
Science
By Science Correspondent Dogs may have been man’s best friend far earlier than scientists once believed, after a major breakthrough study pushed back their origins by more than 5,000 years. Researchers, including experts from UCL, have uncovered genetic evidence showing dogs were living alongside humans around 15,800
Charities
By Animals Correspondent A charity has helped save the life of a retired police dog who was seriously ill with a septic joint, stepping in to pay the bill for the expensive treatment he needed to give him a chance at survival. Twelve-year-old German Shepherd RPD Riley was
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By Animals Correspondent Just in time for the holiday season, Guinness World Records is pleased to reveal a new record holder on Santa Paws’ nice list! Ozzy, a four-year-old French mastiff and Bullmastiff mix from Oklahoma, has officially achieved the GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ title for the longest tongue
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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