Do you own Britain’s naughtiest dog?

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Sometimes, just sometimes, a thoroughly good dog is, well, just a little bit boring. Of course, we thoroughly applaud those angelic members of the canine race who are immaculately trained — the ones that sit perfectly on the peg, stay in their beds at meal times and always walk to heel, but sometimes, just sometimes, we long for a tumultuous tale, perhaps one that features an impulsive labrador with selective hearing (Fenton, Fenton, Fenton, Fenton!) or a tiny terrier that terrorises the postal service.

We revel in stories of cringe-making disobedience and destruction — from counter-surfers and coffee-table chewers to knicker shredders and puddle makers — and want to hear all about the dogs that enjoy a secret life of crime or know the power of a well-placed poo.

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To date, only two dogs have been awarded the accolade of ‘Britain’s naughtiest dog’. In 2015, we met Rabbit, a Heinz 57 terrier with a propensity for chewing, but it was an unscheduled trip inside an Amazon delivery van that really took the (dog) biscuit. In 2019, we were introduced to Pici, an innocent-looking Jack Russell who operated as a master thief, stealing everything from Easter eggs and biscuits to her owners’ passports. Pici’s pièce de résistance, however, was accidentally summoning the armed police. Bravo, Pici, bravo.

The time has come once again to celebrate our love of cheeky canines and we are searching for Britain’s Naughtiest Dog, in association with Honey’s Real Dog Food. The winner will take part in a photoshoot (stills and film), a quickfire video Q&A and feature in the July 22 issue of the magazine this year, as well as receiving a hamper of goodies from Honey’s Real Dog Food and a copy of Country Life’s Book of Dogs. Three mischievous runners-up will also receive a hamper from Honey’s Real Dog Food.

Small terrier lying on a sofa beside a torn cushion, surrounded by white stuffing it has pulled out, looking innocently at the camera. — Does your dog destroy everything they shouldn’t?

How to enter your dog

To enter Britain’s Naughtiest Dog in association with Honey’s Real Dog Food email us at countrylifedogs@futurenet.com with:

• The name, breed and age of your dog
• A good-quality photograph of your dog
• Up to 150 words outlining your dog’s naughtiest moments
• Your name, address and telephone number

Miniature schnauzer standing with its front paws on a table, biting into a muffin while several other muffins sit nearby, crumbs scattered across the surface. — Is all food fair game?

Terms & conditions

Under 18s must obtain parental consent to enter this competition and must be able to evidence this on request. Employees of Future Publishing Ltd. (‘FUTURE’), their agents, Employees of Honey’s Real Dog Food Ltd (‘HONEYS’), their agents or anyone else professionally associated with the competition are not eligible to enter. Open to UK residents only, and the dog must reside in the UK.

Entries must be received by 23.59 GMT on April 28, 2026. One entry per household.

Only one entry per person may be submitted. All entries will become the property of FUTURE and will not be returned. FUTURE accept no responsibility for entries unsuccessfully submitted

There will be one (1) winner of this competition. The winner will win the following prize: the winner will take part in a photoshoot (video and stills) and be the subject of a feature in the July 22, 2026, issue of COUNTRY LIFE magazine, as well as receive a hamper from Honey’s and a copy of Country Life’s Book of Dogs. Three (3) runners-up will also receive a hamper from Honey’s. If the prize offered cannot be awarded, then a reasonable equivalent of equal value will be awarded instead.

The winner will be notified on or before May 27, 2026, and must be available for the photoshoot during the month of June (exact date to be mutually agreed between winner and COUNTRY LIFE).

The runners-up will be notified on or before May 27, 2026.

The prize stated is not transferable, nor for re-sale, and there is no cash alternative. It will be provided free of charge.

Use of automated devices or methods of submission are not valid forms of entry.

Photographs and nomination copy will be judged by our editorial team and an independent judge, Katy Birchall.

The photograph must not feature more than one dog, other animals or people, and the dog must not be wearing any clothing. Photographs featuring inappropriate, unethical, cruel or stressful situations will be rejected and the entry disqualified.

The photograph submitted must be the work of the individual submitting them and must not have been published elsewhere or have won a prize in any other competition. It is the responsibility of each entrant to ensure that their entry does not infringe the copyright of any third party or any laws.

By entering you consent that all material sent to COUNTRY LIFE can be published in the magazine and online.

For full terms and conditions, click here.

These terms and conditions shall be governed by the laws of England and Wales, and any dispute shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the English courts.

By taking part in the competition you agree to the collection of personal data in accordance with FUTURE’s privacy policy.

Agnes has worked for Country Life in various guises — across print, digital and specialist editorial projects — before finally finding her spiritual home on the Features Desk. A graduate of Central St. Martins College of Art & Design she has worked on luxury titles including GQ and Wallpaper* and has written for Condé Nast Contract Publishing, Horse & Hound, Esquire and The Independent on Sunday. She is currently writing a book about dogs, due to be published by Rizzoli New York in September 2025.