It is, perhaps, the most disappointing two hours of my life. I am sitting in a cafe in Bedlington, the old Northumberland mining town after which the eponymous Bedlington terrier…
Gundogs
A dog’s sense of smell – astonishingly complex
Scents and sensibility Every working dog uses one of its senses above all others – usually its nose, and sometimes its eyes or even ears. Here are the breeds by…
23 things to know about teckels: are they dachshunds?
A dachshund is a teckel and a teckel is a dachshund Dachshunds are great characters. They are fun, they make great working and family companions, and are a joy to…
The rise (and rise) of the fox-red labrador
Once shunned in favour of the ubiquitous black, the fox-red labrador is now becoming increasingly popular, as Giles Catchpole relates
Should you neuter your dog?
Is it really a good idea to neuter your dog? The question was prompted by a friend after she had taken her spaniel bitch to the vet to have her…
How to choose the best gundog for partridges
For wild greys and redlegs, you need a worker that’s keen, thorough and won’t mind the brambles. So which is the best gundog for partridges? Alec Marsh finds out…
Field Interview: Clare Balding
“I’m very keen on Portuguese water dogs, Boxers of course. Oh, and I love lurchers and whippets. And the Hungarian pumi is a rather fabulous herding dog but rare in…
The 10 commandments of dog training
The dog professionals bring you top-tips for basic obedience.
Best Presents For Dogs
Whether your dog is a working lab or working lap, spoiling them with something new is always fun. Our guide to the best presents for dogs offers a selection of…
Spaniel breeds in Britain
There is something peculiar about enthusiasts of the spaniel breeds; peculiar as in distinctive, that is. Once bitten by a spaniel, figuratively speaking, we are unlikely to be satisfied by…