Do dog DNA tests work?

Schauser cross Jack Russell running on a muddy path, running towards the camera

DNA testing offers all of us a chance to connect to our heritage and family history in a fascinating way. You may find intriguing surprises or interesting tidbits you knew nothing about in the results, but what about dog DNA tests? Do they work, and why would your dog do one? Let’s take a closer … Read more

How to throw a dog-friendly coffee morning

dog-friendly coffee morning

This post has been written in partnership with RiSE coffee. As winter approaches, we are packing away our picnic blankets, and pulling out the brollies. We are shuffling off our flip flops, in favour of the slippers. We are picking up the coffee instead of the…well…we were always drinking coffee. Something that always warms us … Read more

Meet: The Parson Jack Russell Terrier

parson jack russell

You’ve no doubt heard of a Jack Russell Terrier, but what about a Parson Jack Russell Terrier? What sets this breed apart from its more common cousin, and does it make a good pet? In this post, we’ll tell you all about it. Origins ‘The’ Jack Russell was actually John Russell who was, as it … Read more

Meet: The Samoyed

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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

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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

tails.com Wet Nose Nation Christmas competition October 2023

How it works END DATE: 11:59 pm, Tuesday 10th of October 2023 WINNER CHOSEN: by Monday 16th October 2023 PRIZE: There will be 4 winners who will receive a tails.com Christmas Countdown Advent Calendar and 4 runners up will receive a tails.com Jack Brussel toy. How to enter What’s the prize? Your data Additional conditions … 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