All news on the topic: Dogs

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Nan told it might be better to put new puppy down after buying her from breeder
Beverly Monteith paid £650 for her Dachshund puppy from a breeder in Leeds, West Yorkshire, but the dog rapidly became unwell and was rushed back to the vets in the city
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Experts reveal length of time dogs can stay in a crate
Many vets and trainers recommend getting a crate for your dog to keep them safe while you're out of the house - but what's the maximum amount of time they can comfortably stay in one?
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Moment hero rail passengers rescue dog from train tracks after it falls down gap
Rail passengers lined up along the platform at Glasgow Queen Street Low Level station in Scotland where the terrified pooch had plunged underneath the train
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Gran's warning after buying dog for £650 and next day a vet says to put her down
Beverly Monteith, from Nantwich, paid £650 for her Dachshund puppy from a breeder in Leeds but the dog became unwell and the vet told her to have it put put down
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'My parents' aggressive dog bit a child - I've banned them from seeing my kid'
A mum has banned her parents from spending time with their grandchild after their aggressive dog 'bit their neighbour's child' - but they think she's being unreasonable
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From The Team Player, to The Destroyer - find out your dog's play behaviour type
Animal experts have revealed what they call the Five Archetypes of Play Behaviour in canines - and the best kinds of exercise for each type
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Sausage dog gives birth to record-breaking number of puppies
When Rayma's dog Winnie gave birth to eleven puppies, she couldn't believe her eyes, and she believes that the brood may be world-record-breaking as Daschunds usually only have one to six pups
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People left in tears over heartbreaking letter found with abandoned dog
A dog named Baby Girl was found abandoned, tethered to a fire hydrant with a bag of belongings and a tearful note from her owner
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Drama queen dog racks up hundreds in vet bills due to over-the-top reactions
After a dog owner noticed their pooch was hurt, they rushed their furry companion to the vet and spent hundreds to find out what was wrong - spending hundreds just to find out the dog had a mosquito bite
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'I'm a vet and here's five dog breeds I'd never own - one is really aggressive'
XL Bully dogs are set to become the latest breed to be banned by the UK Government following a spate of horrifying attacks - but one very has revealed the five breeds he would never get
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Man who created the XL Bully explains the 'distinguishing traits' he aimed for
The man behind the creation of the XL Bully dog claims he wanted to create the ultimate 'docile' and 'family dog' and slams the 'cash-grabbing' breeders for creating the dangerous dogs
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Reason why dog owners love XL Bullies explained, according to vet
American XL Bully dog ownership has surged in recent years but there has also been a harrowing rise in dog attacks - and Mirror is campaigning to ban the status dog
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Seven little-known dangers outside that could poison your dog this autumn
Potentially toxic plants and flowers can be hidden from view and could leave your pet pooch in pain, or worse and owners with huge vet bills too
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'I'm a vet and there are five dog breeds I'd never own - one can be aggressive'
As the country discusses the ban of XL Bully dogs after a spout of attacks across Britain, one vet has revealed the five dogs he would never own, and you'll be shocked to learn what they are
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Should fireworks be banned for the safety and wellbeing of our pets - vote
Around 45 percent of dogs show signs of fear when they hear fireworks, while some have literally been scared to death. Do you think they should be banned?
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Photo of dog leads cops to would-be killers who plotted revenge murder
Frankie Sinclair and Paul Fontaine were using an encrypted phone network that had been hacked by the National Crime Agency - and were caught thanks a pic of a dog
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Rise of illegal dog fertility clinics where IVF used to create designer breeds
Many of the staff involved in the illegal 'clinics' are untrained, but somehow still manage to 'dupe' members of the public into thinking their dogs are in safe hands
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Family dog found 'dead' digs his way out of his grave and returns to owners
The heartbroken family thought their dog was dead and sobbed as they buried him - but the plucky pup was in fact alive and well and dug himself out to be reunited with his owners
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History of American XL bully - US roots and 'banned' breeding background
The American XL Bully, a breed originating from the crossbreeding of American Pit Bull Terriers and Staffordshire Bull Terriers, has become a point of controversy in the UK - What is their history?
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Man forced to sew 'I am not an XL bully' on 8-stone dog after 'dirty looks'
An owner of an adorable American bulldog noticed that people were avoiding his chilled pooch because they assumed he was an XL Bully - so he took matters into his own hands
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Breeder of world's biggest pit bull worth £2m says pups illegally exported to UK
A dog breeder from the US who says he has bred the 'world's biggest pit bull' named Hulk worth £2million has boasted its puppies were illegally exported to the UK
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Mum urged to report neighbour's 'out of control kids' after antics cost her £7k
A mum-of-two is desperately seeking advice after being forced to pay out thousands as a result of her new neighbour's kids - and people are urging her to report them
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XL Bullies trained to kill using sick treadmills in sinister dark rooms
As another victim is mauled to death by an XL Bully, The Mirror takes a look at the sinister world in which innocent animals are turned into brutal killing machines in the name of making money
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Over half of pet owners are worried about their animal's weight, study finds
One in five Brits who have a cat or a dog feel their furry friends is carrying more weight than they should be - and they are consequently having to shell out more on vet bills
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'Driving' dog stopped behind wheel for speeding down street as pet's owner fined
The pup was pulled over in a Slovakian village as the police appeared to find the funny side of the incident despite a 31-year-old man being charged for 'violating traffic rules'