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The most artfully designed dog kennels — from spaceships to antiques that belonged to French royaltyFrom an antique dog bed that could've been Marie Antoinette's, to the very best in 'Barkitecture'.
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Meet the rare, water-loving Canadian retriever that looks like a fox and surfs like a proDespite their popularity in their native Canada, the Nova Scotia duck tolling retriever is still a rare sight in the UK. Lottie Gross finds out what makes them tick.
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The most famous dog in Scotland is loyal to a fault and was beloved by Queen Victoria — but at risk of being reduced to history books aloneMollie Davies falls in love with the Skye terrier, the breed of Edinburgh's famous Greyfriars Bobby.
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The marine animals that look suspiciously like dogsFrom Staffie-shaped seals and smiling Samoyed belugas to borzoi swordfish, World Ocean Day seemed the perfect opportunity to tackle one of life's most important questions: which marine animals look most like dogs?
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The intelligent, clownish breed that conquered Britain after the Second World WarOnce described by Country Life as a 'stream-lined bulldog', the boxer rose from relative obscurity to become one of Britain's most popular dog breeds. Agile, intelligent and endlessly entertaining, this German working dog has won admirers from Zara Tindall to Humphrey Bogart.
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The dogs of Rivals: Every breed spotted at the Rutshire Cup polo match — and beyondFrom aristocratic pointers to glamorous Dalmatians, season two of 'Rivals' is packed with scene-stealing dogs. We paused, rewound and freeze-framed our way through episode one to identify every breed spotted at the Rutshire polo match — all in the name of extremely important journalism.
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Britain's rescue dogs deserve celebratingAhead of National Rescue Dog Day on May 20, we look at Battersea's enduring legacy of rescuing and rehoming dogs, the families who say they cannot imagine life without them and why these dogs continue to change lives.
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The unsolved mystery of Masterpiece the toy poodle, the world’s most valuable dogThis is the extraordinary tale of the toy poodle who transformed the breed into a symbol of glamour — before vanishing without a trace.
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Italian greyhounds — the smallest sighthound with the biggest followingItalian greyhounds — or ‘iggies’ — are one of the smallest dog breeds, known for their affectionate temperament, athleticism and city-friendly size.
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The calm, rare country dog once on the brink of extinctionWith its silky ears and even temperament, the field spaniel is gentler, steadier — and far rarer — than its spaniel cousins.
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These French hounds have led the hunt for thousands of years — here’s whyFrom ancient cave trails to modern-day packs, Harry Pearson explains why these remarkable dogs have shaped hunting traditions for thousands of years — and why their legacy still endures today.
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'One drew a longer queue than the members of One Direction': The irresistible old English sheepdog is now under threatAs the Dulux dog marks 65 years, the old English sheepdog remains one of Britain’s most recognisable canine icons — yet this much-loved breed is now under threat.
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The ancient and aristocratic dog breed loved by Queen Victoria and Sir Walter ScottOnce used to hunt wolves and bring down red deer in the Scottish Highlands, the Scottish deerhound is one of Britain’s oldest and most noble breeds. Today, it remains a gentle giant — elegant, devoted and unmistakably aristocratic.
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'The unicorn of the dog world': Why the Glen of Imaal terrier is the best dog you've never heard ofResembling a wolfhound after a boil wash, the Glen of Imaal terrier is capable of executing the ultimate charm offensive, finds Lucinda Gosling.
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The sad clown dog that won Best in Show at CruftsMeet the Clumber spaniel, the largest of the spaniels with a sad-looking face and a heart of gold.
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Why is this so red? The answer is waiting in the Country Life Quiz of the Day, March 9, 2026New MPs, luminescent animals and out-of-this-world questions also feature in our first quiz of the week.
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From palaces to football pitches, the women devoted to their dogsCorgis, spaniels, Dalmatians and celebrity chihuahuas — this International Women’s Day we celebrate some of the women whose devotion to their dogs is almost as well known as they are.
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Name that dog! Country Life Quiz of the Day, March 5, 2026With Crufts under way, the time seems perfect to test your knowledge of dog breeds.
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From Claudia Winkleman to the komondor, here are the 10 things to look out for at Crufts 202618,000 canine competitors — arriving from New Zealand to Peru — and more than 2,600 entries across British and Irish native breeds will gather for the biggest date in the canine calendar. Here is everything to look out for at this year’s show.
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Almanza Backseat Driver, Collooney Tartan Tease, Burneze Geordie Girl: What it takes to be crowned Best in Show at Crufts (apart from a very long name)Ahead of Crufts 2026, look back at the past decade of Best in Show winners.
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Do you own Britain’s naughtiest dog?Country Life is once again searching for irrepressibly cheeky and mischievous mutts to crown as the nation's naughtiest dog.
