6 h. ago Dog expert says young families should avoid owning one breed

A dog trainer has warned there are certain breeds that young families should think twice about getting

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22 h. ago Kemi Badenoch says Britain must 'get real' and scrap 'impossible' Net Zero 2050 target to avoid heaping costs on struggling families

Dubbing herself a 'Net Zero sceptic' she argued that drastically cutting carbon emissions cannot be achieved without serious financial problems hitting living standards.

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2 d. ago Dog trainer explains the six types of puppies she would never own

The dog behaviour expert has shared the six types of puppies she wouldn't buy - and it's left some Facebook users divided

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5 d. ago Dog Bedscaping: Expert advice on making sure your adorable dog gets a good night's sleep

It’s not just humans who have problems sleeping on occasion.

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6 d. ago ‘In plain sight’: How The Hague museum was secret hideout from Nazi forced labour

Mauritshuis exhibition reveals Dutch families hid in attic to avoid conscription to Germany in second world warThe 13-year-old boy answered the doorbell. “Tell your dad I’m here,” said a man, who stored his bicycle and then disappeared upstairs.It was 1944, and right under the noses of Nazi command, people were hiding in the attic of The Hague’s Mauritshuis museum from forced labour conscription – Arbeitseinsatz – under which hundreds of thousands of citizens from the Nazi-occupied Netherlands were conscripted to work in Germany. Continue reading...

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7 d. ago RUFF justice for the Jack Russells! Furious owners say Crufts judges are 'snobs' against breed after it came second in Best in Show for second year in a row

Crufts 2025, which took place over four days in Birmingham ,  has come under fire after furious viewers claimed the fan favourite, an adorable Jack Russell called Ana, was 'robbed' of the prize.

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8 d. ago Dog expert shares if you should be concerned if your pets are shredding paper

One dog trainer has given some advice to owners of pets who have taken to shredding paper everywhere.

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1 week ago Sunday with Nigel Havers: ‘We’ll take the dog for a walk, she’s a rare poodle

The actor talks about breakfast, dinner, dogs and horses, and shares his tips on racing and learning linesUp early? I like to listen to Paddy O’Connell at 9am on Radio 4. It’s a semi-political, opinionated show, with guests talking about the news. It’s amusing, witty and I’ve been a guest, so obviously highly intelligent.What’s next? We’ll take the dog for a walk. She’s called Charlie and she’s a very rare breed – a black poodle-poodle. She does her own stuff, chasing this, chasing that.Breakfast? Maybe a bit of fruit, then I’ll look at the papers. If I’ve got lines to learn, I’ll do that. At 12.30, we walk to the pub for a pint of Butcombe. Then we walk back, have a brunchy lunch, scrambled eggs and toast.Visit to the tip? We might go to the tip, you’re right. It’s fantastic, but they’re quite bossy: don’t park there, reverse here. Sometimes I’m recognised. I’m very chatty at the tip.Afternoon activities? We’ll watch a bit of racing. I don’t gamble unless I actually go to the races...

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1 week ago Dog expert sheds light on lasting trauma of Gene Hackman's lonely pets

As Gene Hackman and his wife Betsy Arakawa lay dead at their New Mexico home, their two surviving dogs were left to fend for themselves. Now an expert has shed light on how the harrowing ordeal would have affected them, with potentially lasting damage

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1 week ago Breed of dog found with Gene Hackman and wife misidentified, pet expert says

Deceased dog belonging to actor and Betsy Arakawa was kelpie, not German shepherd, local pet care specialist saysAuthorities misidentified a deceased dog while investigating the deaths of the actor Gene Hackman and his wife, pianist Betsy Arakawa, according to a pet care specialist.The news comes as authorities have been searching for answers after the deaths of Hackman and Arakawa, whose partially mummified bodies were discovered on 26 February at their Santa Fe home. Hackman and Arakawa may have died more than a week earlier, the Santa Fe county sheriff, Adan Mendoza, said. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Families urged to take care in these holiday hotspots for crime

Holiday scammers have stolen more than £11 million from Brits last year alone so experts are warning families where to best avoid if you're looking to stay safe and away from travel scam areas

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2 w. ago 'I live in Benidorm and it's perfect for families – but kids need to avoid one area'

EXCLUSIVE: Benidorm is infamous for attracting droves of boozy Brits, but apparently it's a great place for families too – though they should avoid one area says an insider

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2 w. ago Expert issues urgent warning to pet owners about what NOT to feed your dog on Pancake Day

A leading pet nutritionist has warned dog owners against giving in to their pooch's puppy dog eyes on Shrove Tuesday.

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2 w. ago XL Bully dog saved from being put down by Scots solicitor making legal history

Owner Margaret Keely said she can't thank Sharon Collins enough - and blamed "irresponsible owners" for the breed's reputation.

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2 w. ago Expert advises how to survive XL Bully attack and thing you should never do

As Warrington residents remain shocked in the aftermath of another XL Bully attack, a dog training expert has warned Mirror readers what to do - and what not to do - in the event that they are set upon by a dangerous dog

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3 w. ago More XL bullies have been killed in Greater Manchester than anywhere else in UK

It became a criminal offence to own the breed without an exemption at the start of last year

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3 w. ago Police forced to shoot XL bully dogs 19 times to stop vicious attack on 84

Police chief compares breed to ‘owning loaded firearm with questionable safety catch’ after Warrington attack

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3 w. ago Dog walker £1,000 fine warning issued for bird nesting season

Richard Green, wildlife expert and head of production at Kennedy Pet Supplies, has warned dog walkers that they risk fines of up to £1,000

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3 w. ago Five 'best' dog breeds for families named by expert – but some have questions

Vet Amir Anwary claims there are five breeds which are perfect for young families – but some pet owners have bemoaned his omission of a very popular dog

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4 w. ago The adorable gesture that shows your dog truly loves you, according to pet expert

One expert has lifted the lid on some of the most common ways your dog may show their love for you

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