The Basenji is a hunting dog originating from central Africa, going back four thousand years. One of the earliest accounts of the breed where they were given as presents to the Pharaohs of ancient Egypt. The breed was first introduced in England in 1937, and the first litter of Basenji puppies raised to maturity in […]

The Australian Cattle Dog (ACD) was developed in the 19th century to herd wild cattle over long distances, when the available breeds of dogs began to prove inadequate for the demands of the burgeoning beef industry of the new settlers. Dingo, a native Australian hunting dog, was crossed with a Dalmatian, Highland Collies and the […]

The Anatolian Shepherd is an ancient breed of guardian dogs hailing from Turkey. As the name suggests, Anatolian Shepherd dogs were bred to guard livestock from all kinds of animal predators, and the breed continues to serve this important function even today. Imported to Britain in the 1960s by archaeologist-author Charmian Hussey, Anatolian Shepherds are […]

One of the oldest dog breeds, Alaskan Malamutes are descendants of the dogs of the Alaskan Inuit tribe known as the Mahlemut, for whom they served the vital roles of sled dogs, pack dogs and hunting companions. During the Klondike Gold Rush of the late 19th century, Malamutes assisted exploratory expeditions into the Arctic and […]

The Labrador Retriever hails from the island of Newfoundland in Canada, where small water dogs known as St. John’s Dogs were used to retrieve fowl and fish, and pull boats. Fishermen brought this loyal and hardworking breed to Britain in the early 19th century, where Lord Malmsbury famously took to it for its hunting skills, […]

Losing a much-loved pet is among the saddest experiences we go through. For many of us our pets are fully-fledged members of our families, and whether they are old and at the end of a happy life, or younger and lost unexpectedly through illness or accident, there are a number of emotions to work through.

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So you want to get a dog. You probably have an image in your head about your ideal canine companion, running alongside you in the park and waiting for you when you return home every day. Maybe you’ve just seen an adorable puppy that you want to bring into your house and play with and […]

Now that you know you are ready to own a dog, it’s time to start educating yourself about dogs and make some important decisions. The first of these will be whether you want a purebred or mixed breed dog. Purebred dogs Purebred dogs are cultivated through selective breeding — by mating two dogs of the […]

Before you go out and buy or adopt a dog, find out more about dog breeds and choose one or more that are suited to your needs. The Kennel Club lists approximately 210 breeds, each with its own standard, club and rescue organisations. First-time owners often make the mistake of choosing a breed based on […]