Sealyham terriers: The dogs that are small, friendly, full of character and great for families
We meet the courageous and cheerful Sealyham terrier, one of our rarest native breeds of dog.
Dogs & Animals
From perfect pedigrees to loveable canine scamps of unknown origin, we celebrate man’s best friend. Looking for a new dog? Consider our rehoming series in association with the Dogs Trust.
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The problem with geese: A farmer's nuisance, but a musician's dream
These avian visitors are a nuisance when they eat all the grass, but winters would be bleaker without their music. Jamie Blackett explains his conundrum.
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Boxer dogs: Loyal, trusting and affectionate – once you get past the drool
Clownish and energetic, yet devoted and trainable, boxer dogs make an entertaining addition to the family.
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Millennials gone mad? How 2020's dog owners are playing Spotify podcasts to pooches called Quinoa
2020 is already shaping up to be the year of the dog, with owners doing their absolute utmost to ensure their pet's comfort and happiness. Alexandra Fraser explores the top dog trends of the year – so far.
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Flatcoat retrievers: The dogs that are charming, endlessly happy and will do anything to capture your heart
Intelligent, devoted and adept at working all country, the flatcoated retriever is the Peter Pan of the dog world with a tail that never stops wagging, discovers Matthew Dennison. Photographs by Sarah Farnsworth.
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Curious Questions: How did a stork with a spear through its neck solve the mystery of the migration of birds?
For thousands of years, most people were convinced that birds hibernated in the winter — until a staggeringly resilient stork proved otherwise. Martin Fone explains.
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The great garden birdwatch schemes which need your help
This is the time of year when the big birdwatching schemes ask for the public's help to record the numbers of our feathered friends in the gardens of Britain. Annunciata Elwes explains more.
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The penguins of London Zoo: Traditionally good parents, occasionally clumsy and strictly not monogamous
'Once, the BBC was filming here and the penguins would take apart the equipment and run away with it, always the most expensive bits.'
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Stunning skies, terrifying falls and the thrill of the (steeple)chase: Six stunning pictures captured by the racing photographer of the year
The winning portfolio that saw the Racing Post's Edward Whitaker earn the Racing Photographer of the Year award is spectacular.
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Gordon setters: Distinguished, handsome and kindly dogs who deserve consideration
Developed by the 4th Duke of Gordon, the handsome black-and-tan Gordon setter has fallen out of fashion as a working dog, but deserves our attention as a potential pet.
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Country Life's quirkiest features of 2019: The dog who summoned the armed police, the bus that jumped Tower Bridge and the likelihood of death by coconut
The best thing about being a magazine with such a wide readership is the truly eclectic mix of articles that we're able to deliver to your doorsteps. Here are our favourites from the past year.
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Country Life's best dog stories of 2019: Adorably loyal terriers, political pooches and the dog who ate Christmas
Here at Country Life we (unsurprisingly) discuss a lot of four-legged friends. Here are our favourites from 2019.
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Country Life's best Instagram posts of 2019: Gorgeous interiors, stately homes and the lamb that broke the internet
One of Country Life's crowning jewels is our carefully-curated Instagram feed, displaying the Best of Britain twice a day, every day.
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The nativity camels: Unbelievably clever, a tad greedy and undeniably festive
‘They know we’d never take them anywhere dangerous. They trust us so much.'
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Golden Eagles: The aristocrats of the air — magnificent, haughty and deadly
David Profumo admires the golden eagle, the aristocrat of the air.
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Nine things you ought to know if you're having goose for Christmas
If you're looking for a change from turkey for Christmas dinner, goose is the obvious choice – but there are a few things to think about, as Kate Green explains.
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90-million-year-old 'swimming dinosaur' skeleton found by dogs out walking in Somerset, and the nonchalant moths who don't bother fleeing enemies
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The Shetland pony who goes to the races
‘The louder people cheer, the faster they go. It gets faster and faster all week – or my nerves get worse!’
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Dogs at polling stations: The 2019 'Christmas Election' special
There's no getting away from it: elections are depressing. Thankfully, the dog-owning voters of Britain are on-hand to make it a bit more fun.
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Jason Goodwin: ‘Sow is one of the mildest sweetest pigs ever. Boar is bigger, a gentleman and a scholar.'
Jason Goodwin muses over whether it's his moral duty to begin to keep pigs again, given the pork shortage soon to shake the globe.
