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Who’s up for a cuddle? Most and least affectionate dog breeds

Who’s up for a cuddle? Most and least affectionate dog breeds

You dog’s breed can play a huge role in how sociable they are, along with their individual personality traits. Not everyone wants an affectionate dog. Sometimes those sloppy kisses or a 'shadow' pooch that follows you to the toilet can be a bit too much. Some of us prefer an aloof companion who enjoys their own company and is not desperately trying to get under your duvet or jump on your lap whilst you are driving. If that sounds like the dog, for you…read on! The 6 Most Affectionate Dog Breeds We’ll start with the most affectionate breeds, for those who...

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What do dogs dream about? This expert claims to know!

What do dogs dream about? This expert claims to know!

The mind truly boggles at some of the things academics are looking into at Universities (and how they got funding for some their projects) and this week we were amused to read that one Professor claims to have discovered exactly what our dogs are dreaming about – and that the dreams vary depending on their breed! Pug by freestocks.org on Pexels Sweet dreams are made of this Most dog owners have experienced watching their dogs dream. Their paws and faces twitch, their eyes move rapidly under their eyelids and they let out little sleep-woofs. What are they dreaming about? The...

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Keeping your pets safe and happy at Christmas time

Keeping your pets safe and happy at Christmas time

Well, this seems to have come around very quickly this year! Yes it’s our annual post about taking care of your pets at Christmas, with a guide to what your pets should and shouldn’t eat along with some tips on keeping them safe and happy during the festive season. Although Christmas can be fun and exciting for humans and animals (Murdock the lurcher is particularly excited about his doggy advent calendar this year and comes belting down the stairs each morning to get a treat) Christmas time can also be a little bit hazardous for our pets. Many of the...

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The best pups for first time dog owners - and the best time to get a dog

The best pups for first time dog owners - and the best time to get a dog

This is probably not the best time to be talking about choosing a puppy, as this time of year is not an ideal time to be getting any sort of pet. A few decades ago people used to buy puppies for Christmas and then discard them in the new year, leading to the Chief Executive of the Dogs Trust (at that time known as the National Canine Defence League), Clarissa Baldwin to develop the slogan ‘A Dog is for Life, Not Just for Christmas' which famously appeared on car stickers and posters and other campaign information up and down the...

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The top trending dog names of 2022

The top trending dog names of 2022

Doggy daycare company Rover have just released their annual list of the most popular dog names, to see what’s hot and what’s not in when it comes to your pup’s moniker - and this year you won’t believe what’s trending at the top of the list…  In this tenth annual report from Rover it is clear how much pop culture, current affairs, sport and politics are influencing our name choices, but how on earth is the top trending dog name in the UK…Mike Yes. Mike. Closely followed by Preston, Smokey and Mabli. They called us what? Boxer dogs photo by Nancy...

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