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The Latest Breaking News from The Kennel Club

Experts issue warning after Cocker Spaniel almost dies from inhaling grass seeds

Grass seed injuries are surprisingly common, so here’s what to watch out for.

PetsRadar

Buying puppies from unknown sources ‘devastating’ to welfare, Kennel Club says

Survey found almost a third of UK dog owners spent less than a day researching the breeder

The Guardian - UK

Dog breeds must be ‘rebooted’ to halt health problems, says expert

Exclusive: Prof Clare Rusbridge calls for careful cross-breeding to introduce new genetic material

The Guardian - UK

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‘Bulging skulls and protruding eyes’: Ten features dog owners should avoid

Welfare experts say people need to choose pets with natural body shapes so their health doesn’t suffer

The Guardian - UK

Number of abandoned French bulldogs increases sharply in England and Wales

Exclusive: Number of such dogs that have been dumped rose from eight in 2020 to 582 in 2023, RSPCA says

The Guardian - UK

How to watch Crufts 2024: live stream Best in Show for free online

The world's most pampered canines strut their stuff at the year's largest dog show. Here's where to watch Crufts online and potentially get a free live stream of Best in Show.

Tom’s Guide

‘No discernible nostrils’: Crufts in row over prizes for French bulldog

Critics say Elton does not meet revised breed standard, but world’s biggest dog show says he passed all relevant health checks

The Guardian - UK

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Everything you need to know about the American XL bully dog ban

From 1 February, it will be a criminal offence to own an XL bully in England and Wales without a certificate

The Independent UK

What happens if you own an American XL bully and how will the ban work?

Here is a look at what the move might mean.

The Independent UK

No cull expected under American XL bully dogs ban, says chief vet

Chief Veterinary Officer Professor Christine Middlemiss said there would be an ‘amnesty’ approach.

The Independent UK

Fears blameless XL Bully dogs could be put down or dumped as owners sell animals before ban

Surge in breed being advertised for sale or adoption online as Rishi Sunak fails to tell owners what to do

The Independent UK

Ministers set to work out American XL bully dogs ban after PM pledge

Rishi Sunak said the dogs will be banned by the end of the year in response to a series of attacks.

The Independent UK

What are American XL bully dogs and what might happen if you own one?

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said the dogs will be banned by the end of the year following a series of attacks.

The Independent UK

Sunak’s American XL bully dogs ban backed by architect of Dangerous Dogs Act

Lord Baker, who introduced the legislation when home secretary in 1991, said the dog types should be ‘neutered or destroyed’.

The Independent UK

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Evening Standard

Are American XL bully dogs banned in the UK? Owners must register breed until end of 2023

The crossbreed has been involved in a number of attacks, but some experts say banning the animals is not the answer

Evening Standard

Westminster Dog of the Year 2023: How to vote for your favourite pup

This event is paw-fect for dog lovers

The National (Scotland)

Scottish dog and owner to take part in international agility event

A Scottish dog and owner will compete in an international dog agility competition next month.

Bristol Post

Dog owners warned as algae kills beloved pet in under an hour

The Kennel Club has produced a list of warning signs after much-loved retriever Cove was poisoned by the algae

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Daily Mirror

'My dog licked lethal pond algae on a walk and 45 minutes later he was dead'

Jan and Paul Egginton are warning other pet owners after their dog, Cove, died within minutes of ingesting lethal blue-green algae while on a walk at Wimbleball Lake in Exmoor National Park

Wales Online

Heartbroken owner's warning after dog died in 45 minutes

Experts have advised dog owners on the signs to watch for

The National (Scotland)

SNP MSP David Torrance's 'best friend' crowned Holyrood Dog of the Year

SNP MSP David Torrance’s “best friend” has been crowned Holyrood’s dog of the year in the annual competition at the Scottish Parliament.

The Independent UK

Kirkcaldy MSP’s ‘best friend’ Buster crowned Holyrood dog of the year

The golden retriever belonging to David Torrance took first place in the annual Scottish Parliament contest.

Daily Record

What temperature is too hot for dogs and when is heat stroke risk increased

The warm weather is enjoyable for many but the soaring temperatures can be dangerous, and even fatal, for out beloved pets.

Nottingham Post

Messages to pet owners and over water use amid 29C heatwave in Nottinghamshire

Households should use water wisely this summer

Daily Mirror

'Concerned' dog expert lists once-popular breeds at risk of extinction in the UK

While the UK is fortunate to have such a wide variety of dog breeds, if Brits don't look beyond the most popular choices, there is a 'real danger we could lose some forever'

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