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February 1, 2010 – 10:42 am | 7 Comments

Dog Years. We all know the expression, most of us know the maths – 1 human year = 7 dog years (roughly). When you put it into a different context and say; ‘for every day …

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Crufts 2010 Broadcast Coverage Under Scrutiny Over Impartiality Claims
March 11, 2010 – 3:42 pm | No Comment
Crufts 2010 Broadcast Coverage Under Scrutiny Over Impartiality Claims

The media industry magazine ‘Broadcast’ has today published an article calling in to question the editorial integrity of this years’ Crufts television coverage.
Following the BBC’s decision to remove Crufts from its programming schedule – due …

Does Omega-3 Help Dog’s Joints?
March 5, 2010 – 9:17 am | No Comment
Does Omega-3 Help Dog’s Joints?

A series of studies published in the Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association (JAVMA) offers new insights into the possible benefits derived from feeding foods containing high omega-3 fatty acid concentrations to dogs with …

Anti Puppy Farming Protest Will Take Place in Wales
March 4, 2010 – 4:49 pm | 6 Comments
Anti Puppy Farming Protest Will Take Place in Wales

Members of anti puppy farming group Puppy Love will take their campaign to Wales on 1st of April.
Members and supporters will gather outside Carmarthenshire Council Offices 3 Spilman Street,
Carmarthen, SA31 1LE at 12 noon. The …

Wales Bans Electric Dog Training Collars Completely
February 25, 2010 – 9:33 am | One Comment
Wales Bans Electric Dog Training Collars Completely

Wales’ Rural Affairs Minister announces complete ban on the use of Electronic Collars for dogs and cats: Wales’ Rural Affairs Minister, Elin Jones, has today [Wednesday 24 February] announced that subject to approval by the …

Rescue Centres to be Recognised in Wetnose Animal Awards
February 23, 2010 – 11:35 am | No Comment

The Wetnose Animal Aid International Organisation is holding the “Wetnose Animal Awards” Ceremony on Wednesday the 3rd March at 3.30pm till 5.30 at the Cholmondeley Room in the House of Lords …

Dog Death Policeman Guilty of Animal Cruelty (Not Banned From Keeping Animals)
February 22, 2010 – 5:46 pm | 3 Comments
Dog Death Policeman Guilty of Animal Cruelty (Not Banned From Keeping Animals)

A police dog handler who left two German Shepherds to die in an unattended, over-heated car has been found guilty of animal cruelty.
39-year old PC Mark Johnson’s car reached soaring temperatures of above 84F in …

Dog Whisperer Cesar Millan Announces Death of Pit Bull Friend, Daddy
February 21, 2010 – 3:29 pm | 3 Comments
Dog Whisperer Cesar Millan Announces Death of Pit Bull Friend, Daddy

National Geographic Channel’s hit TV show, The Dog Whisperer, brought an entire new audience to the much maligned dog breed – but Cesar Millan’s faithful companion, ‘Daddy’, has almost singularly show a different side to …

Government Minister “Breed Specific Legislation Not Something That Can Easily Be Ditched”
February 17, 2010 – 2:36 pm | 7 Comments
Government Minister “Breed Specific Legislation Not Something That Can Easily Be Ditched”

At the British Veterinary Association London Dinner, BVA President Bill Reilly put forward the view of his organisation that breed specific legislation should be ditched. However, Govt Minister Lord Davies of Oldham is not so …

Canine Cancer Breakthrough: Could This Be First Effective Cancer Vaccination?
February 17, 2010 – 9:14 am | No Comment
Canine Cancer Breakthrough: Could This Be First Effective Cancer Vaccination?

Merial, a major player in the animal health sector, has gained full-licensure from the U.S. Department of Agriculture for ONCEPT(TM) Canine Melanoma Vaccine, DNA. ONCEPT is a breakthrough vaccine indicated for aiding in extending survival …

Authorities Act to Remove Fake ‘Vet’
February 11, 2010 – 9:16 am | No Comment
Authorities Act to Remove Fake ‘Vet’

The Disciplinary Committee of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons last week (5 February 2010) directed that the name of a man who had been illegally practising as a veterinary surgeon in the North West …

UK Domestic Dog Population is Larger Than Originally Thought
February 6, 2010 – 12:01 am | One Comment
UK Domestic Dog Population is Larger Than Originally Thought

A new study has found that the UK domestic cat and dog population is larger than previously reported by industry figures. Cats and dogs are one of the most popular pets in the UK …

Vet is Struck Off Having Placed Dog’s Testicle in His Mouth
February 5, 2010 – 9:39 am | No Comment
Vet is Struck Off Having Placed Dog’s Testicle in His Mouth

The Disciplinary Committee of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons yesterday (2 February 2010) directed that the name of a veterinary surgeon who had been practising in Essex be removed from the RCVS Register, having …

Top 20 Selling Dog Toys Revealed
February 3, 2010 – 10:03 am | No Comment
Top 20 Selling Dog Toys Revealed

Dog toys have taken on a life of their own. The market for dog toys gets bigger and broader each year as modern dog owners look for the latest, greatest, best dog toy that is …

Rottweiler Association Hits Out at Controversial Status Dog Unit
January 28, 2010 – 12:15 pm | No Comment
Rottweiler Association Hits Out at Controversial Status Dog Unit

The Kennel Club has today released the minutes of the meeting held on 25th Nov last year between itself a number of breed club representatives. Amongst the items for discussion was the controversial Metropolitan Police …

In The Dock: The Electric Collar
January 27, 2010 – 1:18 pm | 6 Comments
In The Dock: The Electric Collar

K9 Magazine takes a look at one of the most controversial subjects in the entire dog world, a much maligned defendant takes to the stand. The electric shock dog training collar. These are the collars …

Kennel Club To Refuse Registrations for Merle Staffordshire Bull Terriers
January 25, 2010 – 2:03 pm | No Comment

The Kennel Club has issued a statement explaining that it will no longer accept registrations for Merle Staffordshire Bull Terriers. The club’s statement reads:

Kennel Club Announces Breed Changes to Accredited Breeder Scheme
January 19, 2010 – 12:22 pm | One Comment
Kennel Club Announces Breed Changes to Accredited Breeder Scheme

The Kennel Club has announced changes to its Accredited Breeder Scheme’s breed-specific requirements and recommendations, including health screening:
The breed specific changes are as follows

MP Praises Canine Health Campaigner for Protecting Pedigree Dogs
January 19, 2010 – 11:23 am | One Comment
MP Praises Canine Health Campaigner for Protecting Pedigree Dogs

Following the recent release of the report of the Independent Inquiry into Dog Breeding, by Professor Sir Patrick Bateson FRS of Cambridge University, on Thursday 14 January 2010, Cotswold MP Geoffrey Clifton-Brown has today spoken …

Anti Puppy Farm Campaigners Hit Out at Kennel Club’s Diversion Tactics
January 18, 2010 – 8:11 am | 3 Comments
Anti Puppy Farm Campaigners Hit Out at Kennel Club’s Diversion Tactics

Puppy Love, an anti puppy farm group which works tirelessly to bring awareness to the horror of commercialised puppy breeding, has issued a statement in response to the recent Bateson review. The group have made …

Hypocritical Kennel Club Complains Bateson Report “Not Enough”
January 14, 2010 – 10:30 am | 2 Comments

The Kennel Club has suggested the independent report in to canine health by Professor Patrick Bateson – that they commissioned and jointly paid for – has not gone far enough.
The report, which can be seen …

Kennel Club Responds to Bateson Report
January 14, 2010 – 10:07 am | No Comment

The following is a statement from the Kennel Club in response to today’s hotly anticipated Bateson report.
The Kennel Club has broadly welcomed Professor Sir Patrick Bateson’s ‘Independent Inquiry into Dog Breeding’, which has recommended that …

Historic Bateson Review in to Dog Health is Launched
January 14, 2010 – 10:05 am | One Comment
Historic Bateson Review in to Dog Health is Launched

Independent Inquiry into Dog Breeding: Professor Patrick Bateson announces radical reforms for breeding of dogs, includes guidance on Dangerous Dogs Act, puppy farms and proposes new advisory group.
After a ten month long inquiry, Professor Sir …

Bateson Report in to Dog Health
January 13, 2010 – 8:12 am | No Comment
Bateson Report in to Dog Health

Tomorrow (Thursday) a significant canine health report will be announced by Sir Patrick Bateson. The Bateson report has been jointly commissioned and funded by the Kennel Club and Dogs Trust. It is expected to contain …