In early 2022, the Oslo District Court ruled that the breeding of the English bulldog and Cavalier King Charles spaniel is a violation of the Norwegian Animal Welfare Act, due to the severe health issues that plague both breeds. Now, the judgement has been upheld by the country’s Supreme Court – at least concerning the […]
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Race against time to find a home for pup who ‘might’ be typed as XL Bully
Animal Charity Blue Cross has launched an appeal to find a home for , a young bully-type pup, before banning XL bully dogs puts her life in danger. Following the Prime Minister’s announcement that the XL bully would be added to the Dangerous Dogs Act’s list of banned breeds “by the end of the year”, many […]
Worried about the Bully XL ban? Here’s how to take action.
England and Wales are – not only of Bully XLs, but potentially of all stocky smooth-coated dogs taller than 19 inches. The could just have given a minimum height and said they’ve if they’ve got a chunky head, four legs and a tail – that is a Bully XL. Is is that sketchy. Every dog fitting […]
Should I be concerned about my dog’s bad breath?
“Brachycephalic dogs (those with short noses) tend to have a higher risk of bad breath as the teeth can be forced closer together, allowing food to be trapped and result in unpleasant smells,” said Katie. “This can also include dogs with less exaggerated flat faces, like Boxer and Boston Terriers, Shih Tzus and Cavalier King […]
One Hundred Days of Enrichment
Image by Anne Rogers Life as a pet dog can be pretty boring without a job to do. If you are struggling for ideas beyond Kong stuffing, behaviourist Anne Rogers’ new resource will have your dog sniffing, chewing, searching, dissecting, digging, playing and foraging to their heart’s content! Enrichment is always one of the first […]