Curious Questions: Why do we give rosettes to winners?
Whether pinned on a politician’s lapel or won in the show ring, rosettes can be more precious than shiny trophies, as Julie Harding finds out.
From perfect pedigrees to loveable canine scamps of unknown origin, we celebrate man’s best friend.
Looking for a new dog? Head straight for our article on how to choose the perfect dog to fit your lifestyle, family and home.
Whether pinned on a politician’s lapel or won in the show ring, rosettes can be more precious than shiny trophies, as Julie Harding finds out.
Lockdown brought with it a huge demand for people wanting dogs, to keep them company in long hours spent alone at home. Sadly, that's sparked a huge rise in dog theft. Katy Birchall reports on a ‘low-risk, high-reward’ crime and gets suggestions on how you can protect your pooch – or get him or her back if the worst happens.
Dogs often charm their way through even their naughtiest moments, but some really push their luck. We take a look at some of the most notoriously destructive breeds, and the chaos they cause.
Those who grew up with dogs probably already know which breed they want to own, and have done for years. But the rest of us might need a bit of help — so we spoke to the Kennel Club to get their tips on how to choose the perfect pedigree dog.
In a heart-wrenching column, Carla Carlisle talks about the sadness of dealing with dogs who don't go gently into the good night.
Rebirth of the Royal Spaniel, a new book by James Darley, celebrates the storied history of the breed and busts a few myths along the way.
Once oblivious to butterflies, Robin Page became so entranced by their delicate beauty that he embarked on a year-long safari to spot every native British butterfly — as well as some foreign visitors.
Country Life's Octavia Pollock rode in the Magnolia Cup at Glorious Goodwood, the charity race for female amateur jockeys which is one of the highlights of the meeting. She tells the tale of what it's been like to take on this gruelling but hugely-rewarding physical and mental challenge.
The Border terrier has it all: bags of character, endless energy and yet small enough for cuddling on the sofa. Katy Birchall finds out more.
The colourful and beautiful archaic names given to the animals and birds of Britain are in danger of being lost — but they won't be if Patrick Galbraith has anything to do with it. He tells the tale of peewits, pianets and King Harry's red caps, and picks out his favourite bizarre sobriquets, while Paula Lester provides an extraordinary list of the creatures who sometimes have dozens of different names.
Inspired by Country Life's search for Britain’s naughtiest dog, illustrator John Holder tells Katy Birchall why he’s dedicated a delightful new book to mischievous mutts.
Martin Fone wonders whether everyone's favourite pet fish has greater cognitive abilities than we give it credit for.
Joe Gibbs takes a look at the six types of deer in Britain, and how they came to the nation before living wild across the country.
ZSL London Zoo is open to the public once again. Eleanor Doughty was first in through the gates to greet some of the residents and go behind the scenes of the charity’s conservation programmes.
Bill Lambert of the Kennel Club to on how you can tell if a dog is about to bite.
Capable of feeling jealousy and grief, as well as the love and adoration we’ve basked in for centuries, the dog is a creature like no other for John Lewis-Stempel.
Despite their semi-webbed feet, warty skin and bulging eyes, toads are more endearing than Shakespeare’s witches would have us believe, says Simon Lester.
Some call the golden retriever the ‘dumb blonde’ of the dog world, but those who know them know differently. Here's what you need to know about this wonderful breed.