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Oldest and tallest of the retriever breeds It has been claimed that the Curly Coated Retriever is the oldest of the Retriever breeds. He is also the tallest. The hallmark of the breed, a coat of small...

The Safe and Sound scheme is a Royal Kennel Club initiative that promotes safe interaction between children and dogs. About the scheme The Safe and Sound scheme promotes and enlightens the general pub...

Unlike thunderstorms, which tend to appear in warmer weather, rain storms and wind storms can appear at any time of the year. As a dog owner, it’s important to be prepared so that you can protect your...

Intelligent and courageous service dog The largest of the Pinschers, the breed takes its name from the man who developed it: Louis Dobermann, a tax collector in Apolda, Germany. He wanted a fierce loo...

Before you visit a breeder, it’s a good idea to speak to them over the phone to ask some basic questions. It’s very difficult to resist a cute puppy, so we recommend asking the most important question...

These shaggy coated cattle herders are native to Scotland For the last 500 years there have been dogs resembling the Bearded Collie as we know it today, a shaggy coated dog used for herding cattle and...

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Puppy hiccups are perfectly normal. Although some puppies may not get them very much, others may seem to always have them or they may even be an everyday occurrence, particularly after they eat or dur...

We're committed to supporting canine health studies with continuous funding and collaboration - learn more below about our own research and discoveries, and the scientific research we're currently and...

Modern descendent of the hardy terriers developed by the Rev John Russell The Jack Russell Terrier was given official recognition by The Kennel Club in 2016. Although the country of development is see...