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Do the kennel club do enough to promote, encourage and ensure the welfare of the UK’s dog population? Or are they in it for the money?  According to their website, the kennel club was set up in 1873 to develop a consiste…

We all love the idea of rescuing an animal; being able to take on a dog or cat that has come from a bad background, a cruel start in life, and give them a loving and safe home. Being the one to turn their life around, al…

When agreeing to adopt a dog from abroad, it can be difficult to know exactly what you are signing up to. With limited communication, limited information available and unknown long-term history, rescuing a dog from abroa…

As a consequence of unregulated breeding, historical breeding standards, pure chance, and a host of other factors, almost all dog breeds are prone to genetic diseases. Most dog owners are aware of one or two that are com…

If you have ever researched dog breeding, you might have been surprised that there are a lot more laws and restrictions surrounding breeding than you might expect. There are many arguments for and against restricting who…

Dogs love a good scratch. But if your pup’s itchiness seems to be more than just a satisfying scratch, it could indicate a problem. Today we will discuss the various reasons why your dog might be itchy, and what we can d…