Crufts

13/09/2026

'Whaaap cha' is the energy we need to get through the new week 🥋

11/09/2026

Our friends at the American Kennel Club are going international with their Virtual AKC Trick Dog Competition ✈️🐾
Keen to know more? Watch below 👇

10/09/2026

Meet Maisie - the Segugio Italiano who went from Greek street dog to agility dog to pub regular 🍻

06/09/2026

Don't let the soft, curly coat fool you! What's that dog? It's the Bedlington Terrier 🐑

Originating in Northumberland, United Kingdom (and once known further north as the Rothbury Terrier), this breed’s roots are wrapped in mystery. Breed historians still debate whether their ancestry traces back to the Bull Terrier, the Otterhound, or the Dandie Dinmont.

The linty coat and distinctive arched loin of the Bedlington and his long head give him a lamb-like appearance, but he is an excellent dispatcher of vermin from rabbit to fox!

01/09/2026

Is Lady Chompington not just the BEST name ever? 😂
2nd place for her agility run, 1st place for being a cutie 🏆

30/08/2026

What's that dog? It's the Poodle! 🐩

The Standard Poodle is a glamorous, intelligent breed who descended from European duck hunters.

The ancestors of the breed were various water dogs of Europe. The trim, which is sometimes viewed as a fashionable fancy trim for show dogs, is in fact traditional and very practical: the hindquarters being clipped to aid the dog’s propulsion in swimming and the protective bands of hair (now fancifully called pom-poms) left on the joints and tip of the tail for protection from cold.

Got a Poodle at home? Show us yours in the comments 🐾💚

26/08/2026

"The best friend that I ever had was Cracker Jack, but he was more than that" 🎶🐾

A fitting tribute to the iconic Dolly Parton on this National Dog Day. We always remember our best friends, and we will always remember Dolly 💖

Rest in Peace, Fly High 🦋

25/08/2026

Cyclops this, Circe that 🥱 This is the REAL star of The Odyssey 🌟

Odysseus's beloved canine companion, Argos, was played by a breed you may not have heard of before: the Portuguese Podengo. This little rabbit hunter comes in multiple sizes, and is an ancient breed, perfectly cast in Christopher Nolan's blockbuster retelling.

The breed bears some common ancestry with the Pharaoh hounds, brought into the Mediterranean by Phoenician sailors. Podengo means 'rabbit hunter' or 'warren hound' and this hunting ability, along with his skill in controlling vermin around the house made him very popular in Portugal from the 16th century. Nowadays he retains that popularity but mostly as a family companion where his friendly temperament, character and intelligence make him a great personality.

The breed has three sizes – small, medium and large and two coats – the smooth haired variety – developed in the wetter climate of northern Portugal and the wire coated in drier areas where the wire coat could often protect against the sun. Only the smallest variety is seen in the UK.

24/08/2026

Bonjour to two new breeds! 👋🐾

Two new breeds are becoming recognised 📣

The Braque du Bourbonnais originates in France’s Bourbonnais region and is an ancient pointing breed dating back to the 16th century. Known for its hunting ability and friendly, adaptable nature, it is growing in popularity both as a gundog and companion.

The Epagneul Français dates back to the 14th century, and is an ancient French gundog prized for its intelligence, versatility and gentle temperament. After a period of a decline, they're now growing popular as both a working dog and family companion.

Both breeds will be recognised from 1 October 2026, taking the total recognised breeds to 230.

Have you met, or do you own one of these breeds? Let us know! 💬

19/08/2026

Slow and steady wins the race 😍
Kobey from Valgrays Rescue is doing amazing, sweetie 💫