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Prue Leith remembers Queen Elizabeth's pride at inventing dorgi after royal pets hook-up

Great British Bake Off judge Prue Leith has recalled a meeting with Queen Elizabeth during which the late British monarch shared her pride at accidentally the dog breed of dorgis.

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Police dog team pelted with bricks and fireworks by rioters receives award

The Thin Blue Paw Foundation will recognise the work of officers and their animals at the Kennel Club in London on Wednesday.

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Puppy peril: that dog you want to buy online may be a scam

Adverts aimed at those seeking a canine companion are appearing on sites selling pets. Problem is, there’s no pet to sell

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Collies may not be as popular today but their affectionate, loving nature suggests they should be

Learn more about a breed that became popular thanks to the canine character Lassie

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History of Crufts: The world’s greatest dog show

Dive into the fascinating story of Crufts history from the very beginning

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Channel 4 reaches new agreement to cover Crufts until 2029

Hosted by Clare Balding, Channel 4’s coverage will include Crufts’ top honour – best in show.

Evening Standard

Crufts 2025: meet the entrants and discover prize details

Explore the exciting lineup of entrants at Crufts 2025, with details on breeds competing, international entries, new breed showcases, and the prize money at stake

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Which canine ‘unsung hero’ do you think deserves the Kennel Club Hero Award? Read their amazing stories and cast your vote

Read their amazing stories and cast your vote

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Vote open to public to crown UK’s most heroic dog in Crufts award

Nominees of the annual Hero Dog Award include a record-breaking blood donor dog and another who walked 3,000 miles alongside his grieving owner.

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Icelandic sheepdog, breed mentioned by Shakespeare, is a pedigree at last

Kennel Club finally recognises breed believed to be more than 1,000 years old that featured in Icelandic Sagas

The Guardian - UK

Experts issue warning after Cocker Spaniel almost dies from inhaling grass seeds

Grass seed injuries are surprisingly common, so here’s what to watch out for.

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Buying puppies from unknown sources ‘devastating’ to welfare, Kennel Club says

Survey found almost a third of UK dog owners spent less than a day researching the breeder

The Guardian - UK

Dog breeds must be ‘rebooted’ to halt health problems, says expert

Exclusive: Prof Clare Rusbridge calls for careful cross-breeding to introduce new genetic material

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‘Bulging skulls and protruding eyes’: Ten features dog owners should avoid

Welfare experts say people need to choose pets with natural body shapes so their health doesn’t suffer

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Number of abandoned French bulldogs increases sharply in England and Wales

Exclusive: Number of such dogs that have been dumped rose from eight in 2020 to 582 in 2023, RSPCA says

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How to watch Crufts 2024: live stream Best in Show for free online

The world's most pampered canines strut their stuff at the year's largest dog show. Here's where to watch Crufts online and potentially get a free live stream of Best in Show.

The Guardian - UK

‘No discernible nostrils’: Crufts in row over prizes for French bulldog

Critics say Elton does not meet revised breed standard, but world’s biggest dog show says he passed all relevant health checks

The Independent UK

Everything you need to know about the American XL bully dog ban

From 1 February, it will be a criminal offence to own an XL bully in England and Wales without a certificate

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What happens if you own an American XL bully and how will the ban work?

Here is a look at what the move might mean.

The Independent UK

No cull expected under American XL bully dogs ban, says chief vet

Chief Veterinary Officer Professor Christine Middlemiss said there would be an ‘amnesty’ approach.

The Independent UK

Fears blameless XL Bully dogs could be put down or dumped as owners sell animals before ban

Surge in breed being advertised for sale or adoption online as Rishi Sunak fails to tell owners what to do

The Independent UK

Ministers set to work out American XL bully dogs ban after PM pledge

Rishi Sunak said the dogs will be banned by the end of the year in response to a series of attacks.

The Independent UK

What are American XL bully dogs and what might happen if you own one?

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said the dogs will be banned by the end of the year following a series of attacks.

The Independent UK

Sunak’s American XL bully dogs ban backed by architect of Dangerous Dogs Act

Lord Baker, who introduced the legislation when home secretary in 1991, said the dog types should be ‘neutered or destroyed’.

Evening Standard

Are American XL bully dogs banned in the UK? Owners must register breed until end of 2023

The crossbreed has been involved in a number of attacks, but some experts say banning the animals is not the answer

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