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Rough Collie dog breed at risk of extinction say Kennel Club

Heartbroken dog owner joined by dozens of dogs for Ella’s last walk

A dog groomer says owners should “set boundaries” with their pets to help keep their children and family safe. Stephanie Zikmann, 31, said that the rise in dog attacks has left her “fearful” and she wants to educate people on how to safely interact with their pets.
A dog groomer says owners should “set boundaries” with their pets to help keep their children and family safe. Stephanie Zikmann, 31, said that the rise in dog attacks has left her “fearful” and she wants to educate people on how to safely interact with their pets.

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An English Springer Spaniel
An English Springer Spaniel

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Rachel Anderson of Skegness, Lincolnshire after recovering from a horrific dog attack.
Rachel Anderson of Skegness, Lincolnshire after recovering from a horrific dog attack.

Mum savaged in dog attack calls for licences to be brought back

The best dog collars and harnesses
The best dog collars and harnesses

Best dog collars and harnesses UK 2023: including Pets at Home, Hugo

Best dog beds 2021: stylish, comfortable dog beds for kinds of dogs, and every owner’s budget
Best dog beds 2021: stylish, comfortable dog beds for kinds of dogs, and every owner’s budget

Stylish, comfortable dog beds for all kinds of dogs, and every budget

Paws on Plastic founder, Marion Montgomery.
Paws on Plastic founder, Marion Montgomery.

Dog owners beating the January blues as Paws on Plastic membership soars

The best UK spas have been revealed
The best UK spas have been revealed

The 13 best spas in UK revealed for 2023

Whether is a river, pond, canal or reservoir – frozen water should be avoided.
Whether is a river, pond, canal or reservoir – frozen water should be avoided.

Scottish Fire and Rescue Service issue safety advice around frozen water during ...

A snow and ice warning is in place in parts of the UK.
A snow and ice warning is in place in parts of the UK.

Public urged to stay away from frozen water as cold snap continues

Find out your dog’s personality with pet expert’s quiz

Scotland is falling behind England and Wales in getting laws to protect our dogs against pet theft, writes Dr Ed Hayes of The Kennel Club.
Scotland is falling behind England and Wales in getting laws to protect our dogs against pet theft, writes Dr Ed Hayes of The Kennel Club.

Dog owners in Scotland must help us get news laws to fight devastating pet theft

Warning to dog owners over toxic algae that can ‘kill in 15 minutes’

Encore’s Beef selection is thought to contain small pieces of metal (Photo: Adobe)
Encore’s Beef selection is thought to contain small pieces of metal (Photo: Adobe)

Warning to pet owners as dog food urgently recalled for containing metal

Robots and AI systems for people who need help to live independently are going to be tested at the National Robotarium's Assisted Living Lab
Robots and AI systems for people who need help to live independently are going to be tested at the National Robotarium's Assisted Living Lab

Teaching robots and humans to trust each other is essential – Helen Hastie

George Greer was inspired to come up with something news after a litter-strewn lochside walk with Swiss Shepherd, Noah
George Greer was inspired to come up with something news after a litter-strewn lochside walk with Swiss Shepherd, Noah

Edinburgh dog lover invents poop bags that dissolve do not pollute

Dog owners warned against sharing bed with their pets due to ‘untreatable superb...

Dog owners are happier than those without a four-legged companion

Dog owners could face a £1000 fine for breaking these rules

The dog owner believes the colour blue was used as her dogs are male (Image: Wirral Animal Samaritans: Facebook)
The dog owner believes the colour blue was used as her dogs are male (Image: Wirral Animal Samaritans: Facebook)

Pet owners urged to stay alert for dog thieves as mysterious stickers appear out...

A dog must wear a collar with its owner’s name and address on it (Photo: Shutterstock)
A dog must wear a collar with its owner’s name and address on it (Photo: Shutterstock)

Dog owners risk £5k fine or jail for using harness instead of collar on walks

Dog owners have been warned it is legal for farmers to shoot their pets, if they are putting livestock in danger.
Dog owners have been warned it is legal for farmers to shoot their pets, if they are putting livestock in danger.

Scottish dog owners warned by SSPCA

Vets are warning UK dog owners about deadly Alabama Rot disease - what you need to know
(Photo: Shutterstock)
Vets are warning UK dog owners about deadly Alabama Rot disease - what you need to know
(Photo: Shutterstock)

Vets are warning UK dog owners about deadly Alabama Rot disease - what you need ...

Dog-friendly sites simply pawfect for Eat Out welcome in UK

The dog died after falling into the water in the Birsay area of Orkney. PIC: Creative Commons/Giorgio Galeotti
The dog died after falling into the water in the Birsay area of Orkney. PIC: Creative Commons/Giorgio Galeotti

Blind dog dies after falling off Orkney cliff

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SNP candidate Ash Regan. Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images
SNP candidate Ash Regan. Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images

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First Minister Nicola Sturgeon answers questions from the floor after delivering a speech to the RSA Fellowship in her final public event as Scottish First Minister. Picture: Kirsty O'Connor/PA Wire
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon answers questions from the floor after delivering a speech to the RSA Fellowship in her final public event as Scottish First Minister. Picture: Kirsty O'Connor/PA Wire

Nicola Sturgeon tells SNP it must not "throw the baby out with the bathwater"

A Somali woman and child wait to be given a spot to settle at a camp for displaced people on the outskirts of Dollow in Somalia during the longest drought in the country's history, estimated to have killed 43,000 people
A Somali woman and child wait to be given a spot to settle at a camp for displaced people on the outskirts of Dollow in Somalia during the longest drought in the country's history, estimated to have killed 43,000 people

Climate change: IPCC report is ‘survival guide for humanity’

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