Are you in a puckaterry? – BBC UK News
A major dictionary publisher is compiling a list of regional English words that have died out. But local dialects are not entirely extinct – as these words reveal. Have you ever found yourself in a puckaterry or felt wambly after a drink or two? If

Puppy health certificates recommended after Crufts scandal – Daily Telegraph
Experts are set to recommend that dogs not be awarded the “best in show” title unless they are certified free from genetic diseases Photo: DAVID BURGES The report , produced by the Associate Parliamentary Group for Animal Welfare, recommends that new

Reports urges health certificates for puppies after Crufts scandal – Times Online
Puppies should be sold with a full family medical history to alert new owners to the risk of genetic disorders, an inquiry will recommend today. All future sales must be accompanied by a contract stating that the dog’s parents have undergone health

I think the breeder knew there could be medical problems with Olive – Times Online
Six years ago Kate Price decided it was time to have a pet pug. Ms Price, 39, a veterinary nurse, realised the importance of going to a reputable breeder and found one on a pug club website who had bred Crufts champions. She brought home Olive, a

Jupiter finds itself in Bestinvest’s doghouse – The Guardian
Asset management group Jupiter has taken the “embarrassing top spot” in its regular review of “dog funds” by financial advisers Bestinvest. It found that nearly £3bn of the firm’s money under management – mostly in its flagship Jupiter Income fund