Sporting & Country Pursuits
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24 great Grand National facts
The world’s most famous horse race has thrown up extraordinary stories. We reveal some of the oddest.
By Country Life Published
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Presenting the Patterdale terrier
The Patterdale terrier is a tough, hardy, beautiful dog bred in the Lakeland fells, with a doughty character and a wonderful soft side
By Country Life Published
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Saving seaside Scottish sheep
The future of a rare, seaweed-eating sheep in Orkney looks more secure, thanks to the work of a new charity.
By Paula Lester Published
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Meet Rabbit, Britain’s naughtiest dog
Lovable, scruffy and nearly always in trouble, this Heinz 57 terrier has won Country Life's quest to find the UK's most disobedient dog.
By Katy Birchall Published
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Top 15 naughtiest dogs in Britain
We reveal the winner and runners up of our competition: Britain’s Naughtiest Dog in association with Lily’s Kitchen.
By Katy Birchall Published
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Silver sea trout fishing in North Uist
Country Life's Editor Mark Hedges goes fishing for silver sea trout with David Profumo.
By Country Life Published
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Land of Hope and Glory: British Country Life Episode 2
Learn more about episode 2 of Land of Hope and Glory: British Country Life
By Country Life Published
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Memories of Cheltenham
We talk to leading figures about what makes it so special
By Catherine Austen Published
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Hunting Act: 11 years on
Hunting is alive and well.
By Country Life Published
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Great Britain's favourite terrier breeds
Kate Green explains how this sporting little dog diversified all over Britain.
By Kate Green Published
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Native British farm breeds continue to decline
Latest figures from the Rare Breeds Survival Trust indicate certain breeds are 'in freefall'.
By Kate Green Published
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The twelve dogs of Christmas
Country Life teamed up with the Dogs Trust for Christmas to find 12 dogs new homes - could any of these hounds be your new family dog?
By Katy Birchall Published
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Country Life Christmas gift guide by theme
From bespoke gifts to games, hipflasks and hampers find your final Christmas presents in our themed round up
By Country Life Published
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The second dog of Christmas...Leo the beagle
Leo the beagle is playful and very good with other dogs
By Katy Birchall Published
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Hennessy Gold Cup preview
THe Hennessey Gold Cup this weekend is shaping up to be an exciting race - and a very good day out in general
By Hetty Lintell Published
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The best dog-friendly pubs in London
We list our favourite dog-friendly pubs in London.
By Emma Hughes Published
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Can the Game Fair be saved?
Following the announcement that the Game Fair won't go ahead in 2016, Country Life looks at the future of the popular rural event
By Kate Green Published