The K9 Magazine articles that have been hand-picked by our editors. These are the dog articles you’ll enjoy reading the most.
Last year, a dog named Cola was rescued in Bangkok after he was attacked by a neighbour for chewing their shoes. As a result of the sword attack, he was left without front legs and in need of serious care.…
Six years ago a project was commissioned by Alzheimer Scotland with the Glasgow School of Art student service. Whether the students involved at the time knew it or not, their work on behalf of the Dementia Dog Project would go…
Last week, UK MPs voted to exclude the inclusion of animal sentience, which recognises animals as beings which feel pain and emotion, into the EU (Withdrawal) Bill. As it stands, Article 13 has its origins in a treaty rather than…
Thanks to people-power, 2017 was the year it became clear that unscrupulous dog breeders and their shady third party dealers will soon become relics of the past. Third party puppy sellers have enabled cruel puppy farming to thrive by distancing…
The world of politics is under the spotlight more than ever before. Equally, and perhaps also more than ever, it seems the world is split too. You’re either a Trump supporter or not. You’re either with Brexit or against it,…
Separation anxiety is a problem that can develop in a young puppy, a rescue dog who may have suffered in its previous home and has now attached itself to a new owner, or even a well-established family pet dog who…
Sometimes you hear a story of a dog and it stays with you. For me, I think Nibble’s story will be one of those. Not just because of what she went through before finding happiness and the haunting nature of…
On 26th April 1987 the future of 120,000 people living near to the Chernobyl Nuclear Power plant was forever changed when Reactor 4 exploded. Regarded as one of the worst nuclear catastrophes in history, the disaster made headlines everywhere and led…
This is according to campaigning organisation Born Innocent, who have analysed data by the ONS (Office of National Statistics). According to the organisation, the number of dogs in the UK is believed to have increased by 16% since the Dangerous…
A Springer Spaniel named Dee has been named a new Sergeant and mascot at RAF Lossiemouth after retiring due to injury, which resulted in him losing a leg. He was presented with his new mascot’s coat by the Station Commander,…
It has long been debated if dogs are better at doing life than humans. Dogs don’t appear to hold grudges and they don’t hate. They love unconditionally and have many traits we envy. Books have even been written asking what lessons…
I’ve met many people who’ve proudly told me when I’ve been introduced to their wonderful dog that they didn’t expect him or her to turn out so well because “she was definitely the runt of the litter but we felt…
Like you I’m sure, I remember where I was when news broke on 11th September 2001 that the US had been the target of four coordinated terrorist attacks. We were in our office, sitting and talking while waiting for NTL…
Here are 5 dogs doing what makes them happy, each having fun in their own way. Which of these dogs approaches life like you? We’ll tell you what it means. This dog sees a solution to every problem. What this…
Do you know your dog’s origin story? You might think you do, but guess what, researchers have been at it again. Yes, they’ve been researching and digging and snuffling about in that tenacious manner that researchers are always doing and…
Let’s get straight to the point, hospital superbugs such as C. diff (Clostridium difficile) cost people their lives. Hospitals around the world have reported on how tough the battle is to combat the viruses that can afflict a relatively healthy…
This incredible creature is a dog called Rowdy. Have you noticed Rowdy looks different to most other Labradors? Well I can tell you something, Rowdy doesn’t care. Dogs can teach us many things and one of the most important lessons…
They serve their country in their own unique way. The way only dogs know how with loyalty and the love and trust in their handlers. But after years of loyally working in dangerous situations and saving lives, Indian service or…