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Why is this so red? The answer is waiting in the Country Life Quiz of the Day, March 9, 2026
New 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 dogs
Corgis, 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 terrier
Country 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, 2026
With 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 2026
18,000 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 breed
What’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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Border terriers: The low maintenance dogs beloved by Sir Andy Murray, Lorraine Kelly and Country Life
The border terrier has it all: bags of character, endless energy and yet small enough for cuddling on the sofa.
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The dog that saved Disney and once ran with horses: A spotted history of the Dalmatian
Famous for their spots and screen career, the Dalmatian has always looked at home beside beautiful things, but this is no decorative breed. Behind the spots lies a clever, athletic dog with a long working heritage, a strong will and serious stamina.
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The smartest dog breed in the world — loved by Robert Burns and Queen Victoria
From 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 terrier
From 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°C
Northerly 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 all
Gentle, heroic and devoted — there is no better dog with which to welcome the year ahead.
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Two turtle doves: Why the endearing bird is an animal for all seasons, not just Christmas
The beautiful, soft-voiced turtle dove is a symbol of courtship and love and must be saved, urges Mark Cocker.
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Dachshund through the snow: How the sausage dog became the festive season's unofficial mascot
From fearless working dog to festive favourite — a brief history of the dachshund and what it’s really like to own one.
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The 12 dogs of Christmas
Twelve shining canine stars to know — and add to your watchlist — this season.
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Country Life's luxury editor's Christmas gift ideas for pets and animal lovers
Looking for a present for a four-legged friend? Or someone somewhat obsessed with theirs? We have you covered.
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Rough collies: The dogs made famous by Lassie that are hardy, clever, agile, and 'good for the soul'
With the initiative to rescue sheep and the daring to question its master, the rough collie not only lives up to its heroic reputation, but is always right, discovers Katy Birchall.
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Farmers of Britain, go forth and grow prawns
A new study has proposed that farmers could start growing king prawns to diversify income streams.
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The golden retriever: The world’s most likeable dog almost didn’t exist at all
They’ve been popping up everywhere this week — on the Tube, at Christmas parties and in the news — so it feels like the perfect moment to talk about the dog breed we’re lucky to have.
