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Danish Orchestra seeks doggy talent for Mozart's 'Hunting Symphony'

Woof woof! The Danish Entertainment Orchestra is trying to sniff out two top dogs to join its ranks for a performance of Mozart's Hunting Symphony at the Haydn Festival in September.

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Dogs in art: A new exhibition shares the power of pet portraiture

A new exhibition at London's Wallace Collection pays tribute to our centuries-old relationship with dogs (sorry cats)

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Why is Jack Daniel's suing a squeaky dog toy company?

The Supreme Court found itself in the middle of an unusual dispute involving a squeaking dog toy that mimics the iconic bottle of Jack Daniel's whiskey.

Nature

This dog got life behind bars…and loves it

This fearful fido found his perfect home where ‘he is never without a human.’

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Watch: Britain's ugliest dog finds unexpected fame

A Chinese Crested and Pug cross called Peggy was voted the UK's ugliest dog. But since then, media attention has turned this scruffy pup into a local celebrity.

Nature

Meet Peggy, the ‘chug’ who’s nabbed Britain’s Ugliest Dog prize

It took 6 months for the pug cross to be adopted, but now she’s found a loving home with mum Holly Middleton who thinks she’s really cute.

Nature

Can the wild dogs of Chernobyl teach us new tricks on survival?

Most of the dogs appear to be descendants of pets that residents were forced to leave behind when they evacuated the area.

Earth News

Syria and Turkey earthquakes: Volunteers scour ruins for injured pets

This Syrian volunteer travels 100 km a day in search of animals lost amid the rubble.

Nature

Life-saving dogs: How to train a search and rescue dog

These four-legged heroes have a sense of smell 100,000x better than humans

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Why are people protesting against Spain’s new animal rights bill?

Pet shops and hunting with dogs are two targets of the new bill.

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Protestors march in Lisbon to defend law against animal abuse

Animal rights defenders marched in Lisbon on Saturday against claims the country's pet protection law is unconstitutional.

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Netherlands to ban unhealthy designer pet breeds

Flat-faced dog breeds and cats with folding ears could be included in the ban.

World News

Animal lovers in Madrid embark on dog walk against animal abandonment

Animal rights activists suggest that in Spain, 100,000 dogs and 30,000 cats are abandoned every year.

Denmark

Silent fireworks create New Year's displays even a dog could love

Dogs in Denmark might get a small respite this New Year’s weekend, as the sale of silent fireworks jumped last year.

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Adorable corgis wearing Christmas sweaters parade through London

The annual parade started in 2018 to celebrate the Christmas holiday season and this year was in tribute to the late Queen Elizabeth II

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Man who shot Lady Gaga's dog walker sentenced to 21 years in prison

The man who shot and wounded Lady Gaga’s dog walker while stealing her French bulldogs last year has taken a plea deal and been sentenced to 21 years in prison

Moments

Truffle tourism: The thrills and dark secrets of Italy's €60m industry

I went on a 5* break in Piedmont, Italy, to explore the intriguing world of truffle hunting.

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Meet the jeweller who created this €755,000 diamond dog necklace

Nathalie Knauf has a story to tell. It starts with a childhood incident that ignited her fondness for dogs and led her to become an enthusiastic champion of canine welfare. Find out more here.

Tech News

'Nose print' tech could help identify and track pet dogs

Each dog's nose is as unique as a human fingerprint, says AI and biometrics company iSciLab.

Travel News

Mountain hiking with my chihuahua changed my life

This Austrian woman has visited 80 countries and tackled 6,000-metre peaks - and it all started with her pet dog.