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dog nutrition, dog treats, dogs - April 6, 2023

Grow your own? Alternative and healthy dog treats

What sort of things do you like to give your dog as a treat? Markies? Gravy Bones of leftovers from your plate? Most dog trainers recommend using something extra tasty if you’re using treats to train your dog – like cooked sausages or small pieces of chicken - but according to a recent article in Metro, it’s the concept of the treat that your dog enjoys, as most dogs eat them so quickly that they don’t even taste them! Speaking about which treat is best for your pooch, canine nutrition expert Georgia Woods-Lee from the University of Liverpool suggests that...

Rare and vulnerable breeds prove popular at this year’s Crufts

Last week Britain’s biggest annual pedigree dog show was back, showing us how it’s done with around 20,000 pups competing for the coveted Best in Show trophy. The first Crufts competition took place in 1891 and was won by a greyhound and it is now one of the biggest and most prestigious dog shows in the world, taking place in a vast indoor space covering more than 25 acres of the NEC in Birmingham. Old English Sheepdog by Obed Hernández on Unsplash Vulnerable breeds win hearts Following on from our post earlier this month about vulnerable British breeds and the...

Lassie dogs in danger of becoming extinct

It’s that time of year when the Kennel Club release their figures of the most vulnerable breeds. These are the breeds of dog which most at risk of disappearing altogether if more people don’t choose a lesser-known dog breed rather than something more fashionable. The new figures, from 2022 show there are more breeds at risk than ever before, with 2 more added to the Vulnerable List - but how does the Kennel Club work this out? The Kennel Club looks at the number of pedigree dogs who were registered in the Britain and Ireland last year, to see which...

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dog breeds, dogs - February 16, 2023

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...

Antibiotics and your pet

This month we’re taking a look at some of the issues surrounding our pet’s health, including the effects of antibiotics and why it is important to use them responsibly. Antibiotics are essential to treat all kinds of conditions in people and their pets, but they must be used responsibly, in order to ensure that they remain effective for when we really need them. But why is this so important? Antibiotic can cause a plethora of serious issues which could affect everybody. If you don’t dispose of unused antibiotics appropriately, this can cause problems by damaging the environment, water quality and wildlife. And...