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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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Vulnerable British and Irish Breeds competition returns this year

Heats for The Kennel Club Vulnerable British and Irish Breeds competition have started to take place and will again culminate in a grand final at Crufts 2023. To raise awareness of vulnerable British and Irish dog breeds, and to recognise those people who are dedicated to their survival and prosperity,...
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Barking Heads partners with the UK’s most dog-friendly festival, Standon Calling

Natural pet food brand Barking Heads proudly announces its exclusive partnership with the UK’s first, and largest, dog-friendly music festival, Standon Calling. The pet-obsessed organisations first joined forces last year to rave reviews. Festival goers are encouraged to bring their furry friends to this inclusive event, taking place from Thursday...
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Paleo Ridge to launch Strawberries & Cream supplementary treat at Dogstival

Paleo Ridge, the UK’s leading and most accredited producer of high-quality raw dog food, today announces the launch of a limited-edition summer supplementary treat, ‘Strawberries & Cream’. The frozen kefir-based cubes, perfect for keeping pet pooches cool this summer, will be previewed at Dogstival on the Jubilee weekend, ahead...
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Patriotic Paws: Top tips for a pet-safe Jubilee weekend

With the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee (2–5 June) weekend fast approaching, many of us can’t wait for an extended weekend of celebrations. But as we look forward to hanging up the bunting, preparing for street parties and waving our Union Jacks, national vet charity, PDSA, is encouraging pet owners to keep...
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New Exhibition: Kennel Club Art Gallery immerses visitors in dynasty of...

The Kennel Club Art Gallery is unveiling an immersive exhibition showcasing a collection of iconic canine portraits by the renowned Earl family, alongside personal artefacts, photographs and letters. Paintings by the Earl family have long been praised by critics for their ability to capture the unique characters of society’s much-loved...
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Come woof, come all to festival for four-legged friends

The countdown is on for a weekend of canine capers as DogFest is coming to Ragley Hall at the end of May. Dogs Trust, the UK’s largest dog welfare charity which has a rehoming centre in Kenilworth and a charity shop in Stratford-upon-Avon, is the charity partner for this year’s...
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Nutravet to exhibit at DogFest events

Natural animal health manufacturer, Nutravet will be exhibiting at three DogFest events this year. After their success at Crufts 2022, the Nutravet team will be heading to DogFest for the first time this summer.  DogFest welcomes over 150,000 visitors each year with fun dog shows, stunning country walks, advice from experts,...
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Dog lovers unite to support Ukraine appeal at Crufts

The Kennel Club Charitable Trust spearheaded a dramatic UK fund raising drive at Crufts to send much needed supplies to animals and their owners, facing starvation and death in animal shelters, and to those who have been forced to flee their homes, in Ukraine. The money raised from the Ukraine...
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Crufts 2022 Best in Show champion: Baxter the flat coat retriever...

After four momentous days, a new Crufts Best in Show champion has been crowned as Baxer (CH Almanza Backseat Driver), a Flat Coat Retriever, who took home the coveted title on Sunday 13 March. In a packed Resorts World Arena, Baxer, who is six-years-old, bred in Sweden by Ragnhild Ulin, and his co-owner...
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Stunt dogs, cake, and celebrations with Arden Grange at Crufts

Super premium pet food company Arden Grange is wrapping up its 25th year festivities in style at Crufts 2022. With stunt dogs from the silver screen – including canine stars from After Life, The Witcher and Poldark – a prize draw of £25k and a birthday presentation by The Kennel...
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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...