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By Jill Dando News There were celebrations in Westminster today (11 September) as Poykee, a 13-year-old Keeshond, owned by Sarah Edwards, Labour MP for Tamworth, emerged victorious after being crowned the winner at the Westminster Dog of the Year competition. The annual competition, organised by The Kennel Club and Dogs
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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 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 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