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The hot topics affecting dogs & dog ownership around the world. From canine welfare, puppy farming, dog adoption & the latest dog science, K9 Magazine has it covered.

Dog Book Club, Feel Good Dog Stories, Reviews

Arthur – The Story of One Man & His Dog Bonded by Love & Adventure

Swedish athlete Mikael Lindnord grew up to be – above all other things – tough. He trained himself to do without sleep, to be super fit, to be able to climb, bike, trek in the toughest of competitive conditions, the…

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Dogs Are Helping To Save The Last Remaining Unicorns From Extinction – Find Out How

Tucked away in the far northeast of India in the state of Assam trouble is brewing. A rare, one-horned Indian rhino has wandered from the relative protection of Kaziranga National Park; forced to seek higher ground by the monsoon that…

Editor's Pick, Hot Topics

How Dogs Are Helping Prisoners Give Something Very Special Back to Society

There are many myths about dogs who have been abandoned and are in need of a second chance. Equally, you may have formed opinions of those who are serving life sentences in prison. What happens when you marry the two…

Feel Good Dog Stories

Dogs Are Changing the Landscape of Lizard Conservation Worldwide

Lizards come in all shapes and sizes and can be found around the world, but prefer to settle in warmer climes. Recently, scientists at the University of California, Davis, set out to study if dogs could be trained to detect…

Dog Science

Why Do Dogs Lick Their Lips? The Answer Is Surprising

Ever wondered why dogs lick their lips? The scientific answer explains that dogs lick their lips as a way of communicating stress. How scientists learned this lip licking info is fascinating.

Dog Science

Does My Dog Really Love Me? (Why Dogs Love Humans)

It seems odd to even ask the question. It's just so accepted, dogs love humans - right? The question is, why? Why have dogs bonded with humans so strongly over thousands of years where other animals simply haven't?

Dog Science, Editor's Pick

COVID-19: Why Medical Research Using Dogs Is Barking up the Wrong Tree

The novel coronavirus associated with the disease known as COVID-19 has been dominating the news lately. As you probably know by now, dogs do not naturally spread the virus nor are they widely believed to be susceptible to becoming infected. While…

Dog Welfare, Hot Topics

This Dog’s a Real Hero: Here’s Why

Not all superheroes wear capes, not visible ones anyway. For some, it’s sewn into the fabric of who they are. Some people may not know that around 12 years ago, we launched dogsblog.com, a website to help dogs for adoption…

Dog Science, Editor's Pick

Pets Can Protect Against Suicide in Older People, New Study Says

A new study believes it has found potential and unexpected saviours to depression and suicide in people over 60 in Australia. Pets. The mere presence of a dog, cat, or even birds can be enough to stop some older people…

Dog Welfare

How You Can Help Your Local Animal Rescue During This Time of Crisis

As we enter another week of uncertainty, our thoughts turn to what we can do to possibly help others trying to find a way through. Last week we spoke with animal rescues of all shapes and sizes across the country…