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Lincolnshire youngster honoured with top award at Crufts

Dog loving 18-year-old Emily Dabb from Grimsby, Lincolnshire has won the Young Kennel Club (YKC) Young Person of the Year award at Crufts 2024 on Sunday 10 March. Emily has been a member of the Brigg Muttley Crew flyball team since 2018, and this year competed as part of the...
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Hundreds of dogs to walk in aid of rescue pets in...

A posse of pooches will be taking their owners for a walk, which is in aid of Bath Cats and Dogs Home’s annual Wag Walk on Sunday 17 May. Hundreds of dogs took part last year in the fundraising event which is sponsored by local practice Bath Vets.  Walkers can...
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Bichon Frisé and Miniature Poodle win places in Crufts Best in...

Day one of Crufts saw the first two dogs win their place in the Best in Show Final on Sunday evening. Frankie, a Miniature Poodle won the Utility Group title and Pablo, A Bichon Frisé originally from Spain won the Toy Group title at Crufts yesterday (Thursday 5th March). Frankie (Ch...
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Warwick Racecourse to host its first dog friendly fixture

Warwick Racecourse is encouraging racegoers to bring their four-legged friends with them for a family day out on its Countryside Race Day fixture. The family fixture on Sunday 8 March is also the traditional fundraising day for the Warwickshire and Northamptonshire Air Ambulance, a charity the racecourse has supported by...
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International Crufts entries fall significantly for first time in a decade

The number of overseas dogs due to compete at Crufts 2020 has seen a significant drop for the first time in around a decade. This marks a sign of concern amongst dog owners about travelling in a post-Brexit world, and an indicator of the possible implications Brexit will have on...
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Win Tickets to Crufts with Natures Menu

Fancy a day out at the world’s most famous dog show? We’ve teamed up with our friends at Natures Menu, the UK’s number one for raw pet food and Europe’s leading expert in raw, to offer TWO lucky winners a pair of tickets to Crufts 2020. The world’s greatest dog show...
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Cat lovers can nominate their furry friends for the National Cat...

Cat lovers across the UK are being invited to nominate their furry friends for the biggest event in the feline year – the National Cat Awards 2020. The annual event is run by Cats Protection, and celebrates the nation’s most marvellous moggies, with heart-warming tales of devotion, courage and companionship. Cats...
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The biggest UK cat event, LondonCats comes to Surrey this weekend

LondonCats, the UK’s biggest cat event is back with its International Show and heads to Sandown Park in Surrey on the 10th January. Following the huge success of previous events around the UK in 2019, the team is back in in Surrey for its annual three-day January event. And for...
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Tickets go on sale for Crufts 2020

Tickets are now on sale for Crufts, the world’s greatest celebration of dogs, which returns to the NEC in Birmingham from 5th – 8th March 2020. The four-day event, which attracts more than 150,000 people and over 27,000 dogs, boasts a diverse programme of dog competitions in different categories and...
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Hill’s return to National Pet Show with interactive experience

Hill’s Pet Nutrition will be returning to the National Pet Show this year, promising to take visitors on an interactive journey through their pets’ life. The National Pet Show will be at the NEC on 2nd and 3rd November, showcasing lots of amazing animals, as well as live performances, competitions,...
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UK Agility Team win bronze medal at World Championships in Finland

The GB High Hopes team has won an overall bronze medal in the Large team competition at the FCI Agility World Championships. Held in Turku, the World Championships saw hundreds of handlers and dogs take part over the weekend (19 to 22nd September), from 41 countries, including Australia and Chile,...
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Expert tips on how to reduce hay fever symptoms in dogs as pollen levels soar

Hayfever season is in full swing and according to the Met Office, the pollen forecast over the next five days is high. Dog owners may...

Experts reveal dangers in the garden and safe alternatives for your veg patch 

The garden is a great place for pets and owners alike to relax and exercise – however, research shows around 7.8 million dogs in...

How to keep your pet calm at the vet

Going to the vets is essential in keeping your pet healthy. That’s why it’s so important to schedule and attend regular appointments.  Sadly, for some...

The best gadgets to have if you leave your pet alone in your rental

Being a pet owner has numerous perks, but it also comes with a few hurdles, especially if you live in a rental. For one,...

Hitting the road with your dog squad

Taking a trip with your dog can turn an average journey into an epic road trip. But, when you've got more than one furry...
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Quartet of agility stars crowned champions at Crufts

Four dogs and their handlers from Warwickshire, Bristol and Shropshire, have won one of the country’s most prestigious agility competitions after triumphing in The Kennel Club Agility Championships, which are sponsored by YuMOVE, at Crufts on Thursday 7 March and Sunday 10 March Large, intermediate, medium and small dogs and...