The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) has launched its Christmas campaign, cautioning the public against buying puppies, kittens, cats and dogs from unscrupulous sellers ahead of Christmas. Despita recent survey by Opinion Matters among pet buyers found that less than half (43 per cent) of dog or cat owners visited the seller in-person […]
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Great Debate: Should breed standards for temperament be rewritten with “friendly” as the desired trait?
Take part to this month’s Great Debate: Should breed standards for temperament be rewritten with “friendly” as the desired trait, keeping in mind that the dog’s main “job” is to be a pet? Much like humans, all dogs have their own unique personalities – and we love them for it. However, there are breeds whose standards […]
Fiery Elegance Unveiled: Violet Starr Dazzles in a Captivating Red Swimsuit
Fiery Elegance Unveiled: Violet Starr Dazzles in a Captivating Red Swimsuit Violet Starr, the mesmerizing model, sets pulses racing as she graces the scene in a stunning red swimsuit. The vibrant hue of red complements her radiant beauty, creating an irresistible visual spectacle. With each confident step, Violet effortlessly commands attention. The red swimsuit hugs […]
Slimmer of the year: 100 kilos dog sheds almost half his weight
Staff at the RSPCA couldn’t believe their eyes when Alaskan malamute Trojan arrived in November 2020. It is but the ten-year-old dog’s weight was unlike anything they had seen before: he weighted 101 kilos, roughly the same as a baby elephant. Kennel supervisor Nicola Anthony said, “Poor Trojan was in a terrible way when he arrived here a […]
Good as Goldie: why senior Staffies make the best pets
Liz Hollis explains why senior Staffies make perfect pets, despite the breed’s fearsome and unfair reputation. She’s 14, a little bit deaf, and let’s be honest, sometimes a tiny bit smelly too – but Goldie the Staffordshire Bull Terrier is the perfect office dog. Goldie spends most of the day in her comfy bed in […]