9 h. ago Dog owners warned as these breeds more 'at risk' this winter

Owners should be aware of the potential dangers

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9 h. ago RSPCA alert as these dog breeds more 'at risk' of winter illness

The RSPCA listed some dog breeds that are at higher risk of certain illnesses during winter

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24 h. ago ‘I always knew my dogs loved the wind on their faces’: Thiago Bernardes de Souza’s best phone picture

When the Brazilian photographer heads out on his motorbike, his rescue pets come along for the ride Brasília’s sky was bright and beautiful on the day Thiago Bernardes de Souza took this shot. Exploring Brazil’s capital city on his motorbike is a pleasure when the weather is like this, he says, and his canine cavalcade had effectively invited themselves along for the ride.“The first member of our pack, Filo, isn’t in the photo, but she was there that day,” de Souza says. “Filo started riding with me in a backpack years ago, then around the time she turned one, I rescued Teo. He’s the dog in the goggles, a mixed breed and the most energetic and mischievous. Teo jumped into my sidecar when he was a puppy, and when I rescued Juju, at the front, a couple of years later, she settled into the remaining place immediately. She’s the sweetest and most loving dog. Now, when I head out on the bike, they even know in which order they should get into the sidecar.” Continue reading...

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26 h. ago 7 reasons why you could be unfit to own a dog no matter what the breed is

Here are seven reasons you may not be the right person for a dog, according to a pet expert.

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44 h. ago Healthy Dogs 2026: Here are the 12 healthiest breeds of adorable dog that should need few vet visits

These pups have little in the way of predisposed health problems.

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3 d. ago 'I'm a vet and these are the 5 dog breeds I would own myself’

Millions of people all over the world are dog owners, with a range of breeds to choose from. A vet has weighed in on the five breeds he'd actually be keen to own personally - and some may be unexpected

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3 d. ago Police reveal breed of dog after boy, 3, mauled to death at grandma's house

Beckett Brown, three, died after climbing into a bulldog enclosure at his grandma's house in New York Mills, Minnesota - the 51-year-old also suffered injuries as she attempted to pull the dog away

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3 d. ago Dogs That Bite 2026: Here are the 12 breed of adorable dog most likely to snap, bite and nip

Take care with these breeds of dog - who have been found to most often bite humans.

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4 d. ago Key update on school therapy dog stolen from teacher's home as pupils distraught

Rescue pooch Mabel - originally from Hungary - was stolen from a teacher's home, sparking a search that used drones in the hunt to find the beloved Puli breed dog

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4 d. ago Dog owner promised pup won't grow past 30lbs but soon learns the truth

When Ezana Bahru adopted a Staffordshire Bull Terrier puppy, he was assured by the breeder that the dog wouldn't grow too big. Then something unexpected happened

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5 d. ago Breeder says puppy won't grow past 30lbs, then something unexpected happens

When a man adopted a dog, the breeder reassured him that the pup wouldn't grow up too big. However, he could not have anticipated what happened a few months later

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7 d. ago Dog trainer shares the breed he thinks is 'best in the world' for behaviour

Dog behaviour expert Will Atherton has named the three breeds he rarely encounters with problematic behaviours

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7 d. ago Dog trainer shares the 3 breeds he 'rarely' sees for bad behaviour

Dog trainer and behaviour expert Will Atherton has shared the three breeds he "rarely" encounters due to their low propensity for problematic behaviours - but his claims have sparked debate

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9 d. ago Six dog breeds that should definitely be wearing a jacket in the winter

As the temperatures drop, many of us struggle in the cold, but you may be wondering if your dog can get chilly too. Here's what you need to know about keeping them warm

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9 d. ago UK homeowners urged 'help birds' as RSPCA issues 'seeds and soft fruit' alert

The RSPCA has issued a plea to the public to help British garden birds survive the winter months

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9 d. ago I’m a vet nurse – here’s the 6 dog breeds struggling most in frost and snow, and how to spot cold sensitivity

PARTS of Scotland have already been covered in almost 20 inches of snow - with multiple weather warnings in place. The Met Office recorded the deepest snow depth of 18 inches yesterday morning in Tomintoul, Moray. And there’s more misery on the way, with Storm Goretti set to dump up to 12 inches of snow...

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1 week ago Drivers warned to pay attention to this one dashboard light in winter or risk £10K fine

The light needs to be taken seriously, especially in cold weather conditions

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1 week ago Vet gives verdict on which dog breeds need to wear coats in January

Vet Dr Katrina Warren has explained which dog breeds benefit from wearing coats during winter walks. As temperatures plummet in January, it's something pet owners need to learn about

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1 week ago First Dogs 2026: Here are 17 breeds of adorable dog perfect for inexperienced first time owners

If you’ve never had a dog before but are thinking about getting a puppy then some breeds may be more suitable than others.

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1 week ago Never break holes in frozen ponds this winter or risk killing fish

A gardening expert has warned people never to break holes in frozen garden ponds this winter as temperatures drop - as you could end up killing your fish

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