Meet: The Samoyed

samoyed

Samoyeds are some of the most beautiful dogs in the world, and to many of us, they look like big and cuddly teddy-bear-cloud-Christmas-snowball dogs. But does this breed make good pets? In this blog post, we’ll tell you what you need to know. Origins Up in the frozen wilds of Siberia, you will find the … Read more

Meet: The Shiba Inu

stress in dogs

Many joy. Much wow. Is there any dog so synonymous with an internet meme as the Shiba Inu, known to many simply as Doge? The adorable face of this dog has been shown all over social media websites, but is the Shiba Inu the right breed of dog (or doge) for you? In this blog … Read more

Pumpkin pie topper recipe

dog-friendly pumpkin pie

Autumn – the best season of the year – is finally here, and with it comes our favourite autumnal vegetable…the pumpkin! From spooky carvings to the perfect pie filling, we love pumpkin – and so do our dogs. Last year was all about the pumpkin spiced latte. This year, we’re bringing you the pumpkin pie … Read more

T’s & C’s: tails.com x Rydale competition, October 2023

How it works START DATE: Thursday 12th October 2023 END DATE: 11.59pm Wednesday 18th October 2023.  WINNER CHOSEN: By Monday 23rd October 2023.  PRIZE: There will be 4 winners, 2 will be chosen from Facebook entries and 2 will be chosen from Instagram entries. Each winner will receive 1 Christmas Countdown Advent Calendar and 1 … Read more

How do dogs know their names?

can dogs see in the dark

When you call your faithful companion to your side, they will often run up to you, tail wagging and eyes alert (unless their’s something really interesting like a ball, or another dog or something else that has them engrossed). Because of this, we can deduce that dogs know their names, but how do they work … Read more

Do dogs recognise themselves in the mirror?

do dogs recognise themselves in the mirror

We’ve all had it at least once in our lives when we don’t quite recognise the face we see in the mirror. We’ll notice a receding hairline, a touch of grey in the hair, and maybe a wrinkle where there was no wrinkle before. We think to ourselves “hang on, I was a teenager five … Read more

Can dogs eat popcorn?

can dogs eat popcorn

Whether we’re going to the cinema to catch the latest blockbuster, or sitting at home on the couch to binge on the latest boxset, nothing is quite as nice to snack on as popcorn. But does popcorn make a suitable food or treat for your dog? Let’s find out shall we? Salted or sweet? The … Read more

You, your dog, and the Countryside Code

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Whether you live in the countryside yourself and are thinking of getting a new dog or puppy, or if you’re visiting the UK’s green and pleasant fields and forests on your holidays with your dog, observing the Countryside Code is very important. It’s a short yet detailed set of guidelines and instructions that can help … Read more