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Crufts 2025 tickets go on sale: World’s greatest celebration of dogs...

Dogs from all walks of life are preparing to put their best paws forward, as tickets are now on sale for Crufts 2025, which is returning to the NEC in Birmingham, from 6 – 9 March. Organised by The Kennel Club, the four-day event, which is expected to welcome over...
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Festival for dog lovers to return this summer

Woofstock UK, a festival celebrating all things dog, is set to get tails wagging as it returns to Devon this August. Founded in 2014, the award-winning event welcomes families and their dogs to join in a weekend of canine-themed fun. Visitors can expect a host of exciting attractions at the festival:...
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Crufts 2021 is cancelled

The Kennel Club has announced with deep regret that they have decided to cancel Crufts 2021, which was due to take place from 15 – 18 July. This is owing to ongoing uncertainty due to the Covid-19 pandemic and in consideration for the health and safety of all its volunteers,...
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Young Kennel Club summer camp returns to reunite young dog lovers

The Young Kennel Club (YKC) is pleased to announce that its popular YKC Summer Camp will take place this year, following last year’s online event, due to Covid-19. Open exclusively to YKC members aged from 7-16, the camp is a perfect opportunity for children and teenagers to enjoy a holiday...
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Battersea launches virtual life drawing sessions for Valentines Day

Love in lockdown can be tricky – but this Valentine’s Day, Battersea is offering couples a virtual date with a difference. The much-loved animal charity has teamed up with Wild Life Drawing to run a special life drawing class with some of its rescue dogs as models on 14 February. Budding...
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Dogs Trust celebrates big at charity awards

Dogs Trust’s public affairs team has won the Savanta ComRes Parliamentary Charity Award 2021 for ‘Best Animal Welfare Campaign’. The final shortlist and winners of the annual Savanta ComRes Parliamentary Charity Awards have been announced, with Dogs Trust collecting the sought-after accolade for a second time running for its continued work tackling the issue of puppy smuggling. The awards, run by Savanta ComRes,...
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nutravet share their dog walking tips for National Walk Your Dog...

January is National Walk Your Dog Month and whether you’re walking a new pup or your elderly pet, regular exercise is important to maintain your dog’s health. Regular walks not only keep your dog active and their joints working, but they also ensure you beloved four-legged friend enjoys a good...
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Discover Dogs returns to London in 2021

Discover Dogs is set to return to the ExCeL London on 20 - 21 November 2021 to celebrate its 25th anniversary. The event, which was first held in 1996, didn’t take place this year due to Covid-19, but it is hoped by the end of next year the event will be...
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Christmas has come early with LondonCats Worldwide

After the success of their first socially distanced live show that took place in October, LondonCats Worldwide will be treating us to more live shows in December. LondonCats had originally planned to host a live show in November, followed by one in December, however due to the national lockdown,...
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New 2021 date for Crufts announced

The Kennel Club has announced today that Crufts 2021 will take place next year on the new dates of 15-18 July at the NEC, Birmingham. Crufts, which will be celebrating its 130th anniversary, was due to take place om 11 014 March 2021, but with much of the UK in...
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Nominations open for International Canine Health Awards 2021

The World’s leading prestigious research awards returns in 2021 to recognise more innovative researchers and scientists who are pushing the boundaries in dog health. Now in its ninth year, the famous International Canine Health Awards recognise and celebrate some of the world’s finest researchers, scientists and veterinarians, as well as...
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Shine a red light on wellness all year round

Harnessing the power of light energy to promote wellness may not be new, but it’s experiencing a resurgence, not only in practice, but as...

PDSA – Why pets eat the strangest things

From socks and slippers to necklaces and knickers – our pets sometimes eat the strangest of things! But why do they do this? What...

Top tips for pet owners during summer

During summer months we love nothing more than spending our time outdoors with pets. With warmer weather and longer days, it’s the best time to...

Vet shares symptoms of condition dogs can pass to humans

With approximately 13.5 million dogs as pets in the UK, many pet owners may not know of some conditions that their dog can pass to them...

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...
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Young agility handlers and dogs secure success in Belgium

The Young Kennel Club (YKC) Agility Team GB are celebrating a successful weekend, after winning one gold, two silver and three bronze medals at the Junior Open Agility World Championships, which were held at Sentower Park, Belgium between 19-21 July. Leading the accolades was 16-year-old Mia Steedman, from Doncaster, and...