Dog Breeds

Is it a bird…? Is it a dog…? No, it’s this month’s featured breed!

We’re a nation of animal-lovers, but dog ownership is actually declining in this country…

Dog attacks on children are mercifully rare, but when they happen the results can be tragic. But with the right breed of dog, and by educating your kids, you can ensure that a mutual sense of love and companionship develops between them, setting both up for happy coexistence.

How the right dog can make old age a pleasure… There is increasing scientific evidence suggesting that elderly people benefit greatly from pet ownership. A dog can provide companionship, a greater sense of security, the opportunity (and reason) for greater exercise and the chance...

This month’s featured breed article is the original shaggy dog story! Similar in appearance...

Some Dog Diaries readers were horrified to discover that the Beagle was listed as one of the daftest dog breeds. After all, Beagles are used all over the world as sniffer dogs to detect drugs,...

Taking your dog with you in the car on an errand down the road or as a working-colleague on the farm can be a rewarding experience.

This month's breed, the Border Collie comes from the British Isles and have since time immemorial been present among herders in the borderlands between England and Scotland.