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Short legs working overtime, royal connections and that famous ‘butt wiggle’: The history of the CorgiLong, low-slung bodies, short legs working overtime, an unmistakable strut — and, of course, that famous ‘butt wiggle’. That’s right: the corgi.
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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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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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Country Life LIVE at Crufts: Meet the small and hardy English dog that's just been crowned the best terrierCountry Life is reporting live from Crufts at the NEC in Birmingham. Join us for all the tales — and tails — from the world's most famous dog show.
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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.
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The revolutionary dog that almost became Ireland’s national breedWhat’s the national dog of Ireland? Officially, there isn’t one — but in the early 1920s, the Kerry blue terrier came closest.
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Five of our favourite dog-friendly hotels — and they've all been approved by Geoffrey the dachshundWe sent Jennifer George and her canine companion Geoffrey on a quest to find five of the best dog-friendly hotels in the south.
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Border terriers: The low maintenance dogs beloved by Sir Andy Murray, Lorraine Kelly and Country LifeThe border terrier has it all: bags of character, endless energy and yet small enough for cuddling on the sofa.
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The smartest dog breed in the world — loved by Robert Burns and Queen VictoriaFrom the Border hills to Burns Night, the border collie remains what it has always been: an ancient working dog of extraordinary intelligence and loyalty.
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‘They don’t just fling themselves at you — they choose you’: Everything you need to know about the Scottish terrierFrom Queen Victoria and Franklin D. Roosevelt to Rudyard Kipling and Humphrey Bogart — the Scottish terrier has been winning admirers for centuries, but it is a breed that chooses its people carefully.
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The 3,000-year-old dog built to survive temperatures as low as –60°CNortherly winds dragged Arctic air across the UK this week, sending temperatures as low as –12°C and bringing settled snow, closed schools, and cancelled dog walks for many. But which breed would welcome this weather with open paws?
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Happy New(foundland) year to allGentle, heroic and devoted — there is no better dog with which to welcome the year ahead.
