Dogs

Karen Hobson from Wiltshire, has been showing her Irish terriers for 10 years at Crufts and this year she will be attending with 3 generations of her 4 generations of Irish terriers. BC (L-R) Ailis and Dana and FR (L-R) Roisin and Cillian.March 3 2025.

Meet the rare Irish terriers competing at Crufts in adorable video

SANDWELL COPYRIGHT NATIONAL WORLD TIM THURSFIELD -06/03/25First day of Crufts at NEC, Birmingham.Reporter Daniel Walton with Murphy from Dudley.

I visited Crufts for the first time and I left with my tail wagging

Crufts is back! Meet the new faces for 2025

Dog who supported grieving owner shortlisted for prestigious award

Dogs are hypersocial with humans, but their ways of showing affection to their parents can be unique, subtle and even weird - similar to some humans

Six ways your dog shows affection, besides tail wagging or licking

The Dogs Trust has issued a cold weather warning for dog owners

Owners advised to keep their dogs away from floods and ice

The Tractor World Show is all set for Malvern’s Three Counties Showground on Saturday 22nd and Sunday 23rd February 2025

Tractor Show spectacular roaring back bigger and better for spring 2025

The sheepdog trials were held close to where Ian keeps his donkeys.

Sheepdog trials up beside the donkeys!

Bill with his Guide Dog handler Mohammed Ibrahim on the red carpet of The Devil Wears Prada at Dominion Theatre

An adorable guide dog is stealing the show at red carpet events

Plenty of cuddles, belly rubs and healthy treats are the top ways dog owners ensure the happiness of their furry companions.

7 in 10 dog owners care more about their pet’s health than their own

Shark is supporting Battersea Dogs and Cats Home as it celebrates and champions rescue dogs and cats across the UK

Dog owners splash out more than £760 a year on items for their pooches

NI Water is issuing advice on safe dog walking in the Mournes.

Livestock worrying is a major concern in the Mournes

Guide dog in training River

Take a ‘paws’ for Dogs with Jobs - a new UTV series to air later this month

Clever sheepdog springs into action when herd of sheep loses its way

Clever collie leaps to the rescue when a herd of sheep gets lost

Sheep on the Mourne mountains

Warning to walkers over livestock worrying in the Mournes

The Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal is one of the prettiest waterways in the UK

A wonderful week on the Welsh waterways for my canal boat holiday
Gareth Butterfield spends a memorable week navigating one of the prettiest inland waterways in the country on a hired canal boat
Gareth Butterfield

The Eufy X8 Pro is aimed at pet owners who have to cope with lots of shedding fur

We test a robot vacuum cleaner that claims to be perfect for pet hair

Best ways to completely offset increasing water bill costs

Dogs enjoying water activities

Ten ways to protect your dog against heatstroke this summer

Robot vacuums come in all shapes and sizes

Our reviewer lists his favourite robot vacuums

Son of top stud dog, Pierre the Heir, continues guide dog linage

Son of top stud dog, Pierre the Heir, continues guide dog linage

Certain breeds of dog make great companions for the more elderly owner.

Looking for a new pup? These are the top suggestions for older people

London's super-size doghouse - a treasure trove of toys - and a doggy-only ramp to travel up and down floors

Super-sized doghouse in London to restore the feeling of home for pets

From noisy kids to smokey barbecues, these are the top 20 biggest bugbears at the beach

These are the top 20 biggest bugbears at the beach

The Mayor of Causeway Coast and Glens, Councillor Steven Callaghan, pictured at Benone Strand with his dog Buster

Dogs banned from some North Coast beaches from June 1st

UFU deputy president John McLenaghan pictured alongside Sascha Cox-Tennyson, Team Leader Community Education and Engagement at Dogs Trust Northern Ireland. (Pic supplied by Dogs Trust)

UFU and Dogs Trust collaborate to tackle livestock worrying

The 20 most popular dog names in the UK including Luna and Milo
Is your four-legged furry friend’s name among the trendiest in the UK?
Adriana Amor

Cool your canine: 8 tips for cooling your hot dogs

Heather's 2-year-old Zuchon, Crumpet covered in Sugar Puffs. A video shows a woman's hilarious reaction to her dog getting sugar puff cereal stuck in her fur.

Hilarious dog turns into the Honey Monster after raiding Sugar Puffs

Pet expert shares top tips for keeping your pet healthy this Easter

Dog expert's Easter danger warning to Northern Ireland's pet owners

A Toy Poodle dog is judged on the third day of the Crufts dog show at the National Exhibition Centre in Birmingham, central England, on March 12, 2022. (Photo by OLI SCARFF / AFP)

Everything you need to know ahead of Crufts 2024

From left: Elish McGirr, Enforcement Officer (Dog Control) at Fermanagh and Omagh District Council, Clement Kennedy Principal Officer (Animal Welfare & Dog Control) at Fermanagh and Omagh District Council and Chair of Fermanagh and Omagh District Council, Cllr Thomas O’ Reilly.

Council issues warning as lambing season kicks in

The symptoms of Alabama Rot include skin sores, visible swelling, red patch or skin defects

Symptoms of Alabama Rot you need to be aware of

How to keep your dog safe during walks in the snow.

How to keep your dog safe as yellow and amber weather warnings issued

One of the biggest and most popular shows in the calendar, the Tractor World Show returns to the Three Counties Showground in Malvern, next month. Picture: Submitted

Tractor World Show is bigger, better and earlier this year

The man had denied being in the area at the time, but he and the dog were recorded on a doorbell camera (RSPCA/SWNS)

Jail for abusive owner filmed dragging XL bully behind scooter

Luna is a feminine name, which comes from the name for the moon.

The top 20 dog names of 2023 - is your pup’s name featured?

Josie Shanaham fears that her XL Bully assistance dog, Mars, will be taken from her under new rules for the dog breed coming into place next year. (Credit: SWNS)

Woman fears XL Bully assistance dog will be taken from her in new ban

American XL bully dog

American XL bully dogs banned in England and Wales

Wolfie is a very special girl who has been through a lot in her short life. (Pic: Dogs Trust)

Can you offer Wolfie a loving new home?

The 11 dogs campaigners believe the council had euthanised (Lost Souls/Facebook)

Council seizes 82 dogs from sanctuary, sparking controversy as 11 put down

American XL bully dog

Dog destroyed after attack leaves man seriously injured

CCTV capturing the moment two dogs enter a family home in Chelmsley Wood, Birmingham, and savage two cats to death.

Moment Rottweilers run into family home and maul pet cats to death

Brucella canis can spread from dogs to humans in rare cases (NationalWorld/Adobe Stock)

Explainer Three people in UK test positive for bacterial disease spreading in dogs

An XL Bully was involved in one of the attacks, injuring a 15-year-old girl

American XL bullies 'to be banned by end of the year'

Police are investigating a dog attack in Kirkby. Image: Stephen - stock.adobe.com

Woman dies after being rushed to hospital following brutal dog attack

Police are looking to speak to the dangerous bull-breed’s owner in relation to the horrifying incident.

Terrifying moment pensioner & pet labradoodle attacked by crazed dog

11 pet dogs were killed in a fire at private dog kennels in Staffordshire, the police said.

11 pet dogs die in fire at private dog kennels in Staffordshire

The Bellflower in Preston, Lancashire, won the accolade of the official best pub for dogs in the UK

Stick library and A La Barke Menu: Inside the UK’s best pub for dogs

Dr Viola Hebeler, veterinary surgeon and chiropractic, and her sheepdogs. (Image supplied by NIVA)

Vets to attend the International Sheep Dog Society’s 2023 World Sheepdog Trials

Chloe claims to be best friends with her pet duck, Buddy

Mum, 35 ‘best friends’ with duck she hatched from £2 supermarket egg

A four-year-old boy was rushed to hospital after a dog attack in an estate playground

4-year-old in hospital after dog attack in estate playground

Top 20 abandoned breeds: List of dogs most dumped as 50,000 ditched in last three years

Top 20 list of abandoned dog breeds as 50,000 dumped in three years

13 items dog owners should always take on summer walks to keep pets safe - including tick tweezers & blankets

13 items dog owners should take on summer walks to avoid emergencies

World’s Ugliest dog 2023 -Scooter - and his owner Linda Celeste Elmquist

World’s ugliest dog crowned at ceremony in California