BY ALLISON LEE Dogs are a massive part of many people’s lives, mine being no exception, and, whatever role the dog has, be it on the farm or smallholding, hunting, protecting and guarding, search and rescue, therapy and emotional support or quite simply as pets, all owners want their dogs to be warm and comfortable. United in their passion for dogs’ welfare, mother and son, … Continue reading Ruff and Tumble
BY ALLISON LEE Lately, my social media feeds seem increasingly filled with fundraising posts. While I fully appreciate that charities depend on donations—and that, as cash disappears from daily life, traditional collection methods are dwindling—I can’t help but feel uneasy about the sheer volume of personal online appeals. I wonder if this approach is becoming too normalised, and whether it might sometimes channel money to … Continue reading Animal Crowdfunding – Should We Fall For it?
I represent the 21st-century dog. I am a Malinois. Among dogs, my skills surpass many; I excel in various disciplines and thrive on constant activity. However, in today’s world, I find myself being asked to laze on the couch all day, every day. I am an Akita Inu. My ancestors were bred for bear fighting. Yet, in contemporary times, I’m expected to display tolerance, and … Continue reading The Twenty First Century Dog
BY RYAN LOBO On January 4, 2007, columnist Tavleen Singh was ordered to pay a fine of Rs 500 when her dog defecated on Marine drive in Bombay. She refused, arguing that when the city was overrun with stray dogs pooping at will in public spaces, it was unfair to fine her. An animal rights activist feeds dogs on Morjim beach in Goa as a … Continue reading Who Let the Dogs Out?
BY GILES BRADSHAW Since the publication of my article The Absurd Law Trumped By Common Sense in Country Squire Magazine, I’ve had some interesting feedback: Devon and Cornwall Police Firstly I have been informally questioned by the police. I actually welcome this development as it allowed me to put my case to them for humane hunt crime. I’ve been through with them in detail how … Continue reading Bad Law, Antis & the Police
BY ROCHELLE BLAKEMAN The Kennel Club’s Vulnerable Native Breeds list comprises over 30 breeds of dog native to the British Isles that are at risk of dying out. Their original countryside purposes may be diminished, they may not be considered ‘cool’, but these good-natured breeds deserve greater fame. So, in the spirit of the recent Crufts 2022, if you are thinking about a new four-legged … Continue reading A Rare Breed
BY DR CHRIS BLAZINA In Oct 2021, I found myself on a train leaving London bound for the northern part of England. On days when I am not travelling by train, plane, or automobile, I live in the Southwestern part of the United States. The area where the mythology of ‘the wild west’ and cowboys sprang from in American lore. While the high desert mountain … Continue reading One Unwavering Friend
BY ALEXIA JAMES This is the fifth year that this magazine has backed the campaign to increase sentences for those engaged in the wicked act of dog theft. Previous requests can be found here, here, here and here. A prospective Police Commissioner discusses the subject here. Over four years ago I wrote: I want You, the Reader, to consider the effect on the dog. On … Continue reading Publish Dog Thieves’ Faces
BY ROBERT TRIBE There was a day not long ago when you could visit the BBC website and read the news. You could scroll down the UK and World news stories knowing that they had been written by some leftist but safe in the knowledge that it wouldn’t take that much deciphering to get through to the facts. Back in the good old days even … Continue reading The LGBTQBBC Website
BY NIGEL BEAN On my return home from work one day the good lady remarked that Hunter – our Labrador American bulldog cross – just hadn’t been the same since his Dad was sent over the rainbow bridge. I had noticed this as well, he appeared uninterested even in his food and his zest for life was missing. The solution we both agreed was to get … Continue reading It’s a Terrier
BY DOMINIC WIGHTMAN I’ve always been of the mind that dogs are angels with tails. On Tuesday one such angel – which gutless humans maltreated and turned into a biter – was put to sleep beside me on a vet’s surgery stone floor. Across Britain an army of volunteers care for badly treated dogs and other animals. They are unsung heroes. Often their selflessness is … Continue reading Rest in Peace, Schneider
BY MANDY BALDWIN The ancient Britons believed that wounds healed best if licked by a dog. Possibly it was literally true for ancient Britons because a hearty slurp of dog saliva was the closest most of them ever got to having a wash. But what is true to this day, is that the lick of a dog heals emotional wounds. In Britain we have no … Continue reading For the Love of Dog
