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Say no to doggy hair dye (because they can't bow wow out)

Fri, 25 May 2012 00:00:01 +0100

I couldn't believe my eyes when I spotted a neon pink dog walking along a road with its owner near my house this weekend. I did a double take – then later heard via Twitter that the pink pooch had been spotted elsewhere in the capital. There are a number of non-toxic doggy dyes available online, but I can't believe any canine enjoys being painted. Plus, the only purpose it serves is as a statement about the owner (that they're a cruel wally).

Trending: The shaggy-haired beauty Pudsey who's won the heart of Simon Cowell

Tue, 08 May 2012 00:00:01 +0100

"I've had a lot of dogs in my life," deadpanned Simon Cowell on Sunday night's Britain's Got Talent, "but never one like this." The mutt in question was Pudsey, the shaggy crossbreed dance partner of 16-year-old Ashleigh Butler.

Pampered pets UK!

Sun, 06 May 2012 00:00:01 +0100

The economy has tanked for a second time, and shoppers are tightening their belts. But the nation's army of animal lovers is still splashing out on gourmet food for their pets, with owners willing to sacrifice their own lifestyles to make sure Fido gets his treats.

Video: 500 caged dogs saved in China

Fri, 27 Apr 2012 10:37:37 +0100

Animal lovers in China helped rescue over 500 caged dogs.

Huge rise in cruelty convictions pushing RSPCA to 'breaking point'

Tue, 24 Apr 2012 07:23:48 +0100

A huge rise in the number of pet owners convicted of animal cruelty is pushing the RSPCA to “breaking point”, the charity said.

Dog owners face microchip costs

Sat, 21 Apr 2012 09:34:42 +0100

Millions of dog owners will have to pay for their pets to be fitted with a microchip, under plans set to be announced next week.

Dogs 'reflect owner's personality'

Fri, 20 Apr 2012 08:13:43 +0100

Dog owners are drawn to breeds that reflect their personalities, psychologists say.

Pets ban for couple who kept 56 dogs

Fri, 20 Apr 2012 00:00:01 +0100

A couple with five children who kept 56 large dogs in their four-bedroom house have been banned from keeping animals for eight years.

Time to tame our four-legged fiends

Tue, 17 Apr 2012 00:00:01 +0100

Abbie Varrow was happily jumping up and down on her friend's trampoline when she was attacked. "She was only out in the garden for two minutes," her father, Tony, said. "The dog came over the fence at the bottom of my neighbour's garden and took one bite out of my daughter's face. She's probably scarred for life."

Video: Pet tortoise taken out for daily walk

Tue, 27 Mar 2012 12:06:58 +0100

Laosi the tortoise loves to go for walks through the city of Nanning, waiting by the door until she gets takes it out.

'Beyonce' the Dachshund mix makes bid to be named world's smallest dog

Tue, 27 Mar 2012 08:11:44 +0100

A puppy named after one of the world's biggest pop stars could set the world record for the tiniest dog.

Yoda the 'world's ugliest dog' dies aged 15

Thu, 15 Mar 2012 14:38:56 +0000

A 15-year-old Chinese crested and Chihuahua mix dog dubbed 'The World's Ugliest' has died, her owner announced today.

Elizabeth takes the Best in Show crown at Crufts

Mon, 12 Mar 2012 00:00:01 +0000

Fittingly in a Diamond Jubilee year, a Lhasa Apso named Elizabeth was crowned Best in Show title at Crufts.

Have a five-star holiday with your dog

Wed, 07 Mar 2012 00:00:01 +0000

Erin Boyd used to struggle to find places she could visit for the weekend with her beloved labrador, Blue. "I would find B&Bs or hotels that were great with dogs, but where I wouldn't choose to go if I didn't have a dog," she explains. "Then there were other places that said they accepted dogs but didn't really welcome them, where you might have to use the service entrance."

Dog show spreads pedigree grooming across Asia

Sun, 26 Feb 2012 00:00:01 +0000

Pedigree Shih Tzu dogs were among the many breeds showcased at the Asia-Pacific dog show in Manila this weekend.

The Artist's Uggie pipped to pooch film prize by Red Dog star Koko

Fri, 24 Feb 2012 12:00:50 +0000

Uggie the Jack Russell was catapulted to fame after his role in the multi-award winning silent film The Artist. He won a Palm Dog Award at the Cannes Film Festival last year and there were even rumours he might be nominated for an Oscar (he wasn't). But there is now another famous canine looking to steal some of Uggie's limelight.