dogs

And other stories from the stranger side of life

And other stories from the stranger side of life

And other stories from the stranger side of life

And other stories from the stranger side of life

And other stories from the stranger side of life

And other stories from the stranger side of life

And other stories from the stranger side of life

Prime minister’s fiancee says claims that Downing Street pet is to be re-homed are ‘total crap’

New law to crack down on sale of cats and dogs by illegal breeders

Voting day has brought out some very good boys

Man dies after contracting rare infection from his pet

Channel 4’s new documentary has attracted poor reviews and an online petition

New study says the animals have evolved facial muscles that allow them to ‘communicate’ with humans

The Staffordshire bull terrier remains the most stolen breed

A papillon named Dylan claimed top prize at this year’s dog show

Police fears that neighbour’s husky swallowed the child’s severed lower arm

Men bundled animal into car and drove it to a clinic before vets told them of their mistake

Walking or driving with canine friends is now banned in Tehran

Bring out the party animal in your pooch this season

Elon Musk suggests future Teslas may feature remote temperature control to keep pets cool and message display to reassure passersby

Protesters call for ‘wooferendum’ as they walk to Parliament Square

Golden retriever Ginger acts as a seeing eye for rescue dog Kimchi

Officials say the popular dish is tarnishing the city’s image and risks spreading rabies

The UK’s biggest pub chain has said the animals are ‘unpredictable’ and frighten young children

Activists welcome the ban on electrified training devices in England, but others accuse Environment Secretary of a policy U-turn

Sombra had become something of a celebrity for her powers of drug-detection

Annual competition celebrates all things canine

Four specific breeds have been prohibited since 1991, but recent statistics are prompting MPs to reconsider the law

Dog and child found safe and well after night on a mountainside

Defence ministry strikes a softer note with New Year’s greeting

Heroic hound was injured by three grenades but still managed to get troops to safety

When it comes to distress, people were more likely to feel empathy towards the ‘fur babies’ than to other people

Pet food trends are following their owners’ tastes away from meat and toward wholesome vegetables and ancient grains