Crufts 2022: When is the winner announced and how is it judged?

Crufts 2022: When is the winner announced and how is it judged?

The winning pooch will be announced at the end of the competition – which is due to finish at 9pm today.Best in Show will be announced at the end of the day (Picture: PA)How is the winner decided?

Pet parent: Be aware of the signs and symptoms of your pet's illness

Pet parent: Be aware of the signs and symptoms of your pet's illness

Be observant of warning signs and learn to identify dangerous symptoms to help make the best decisions for your pet's health.There are a range of subtle signs that can help detect potential illnesses in pets.Just like humans, even pets show signs of tiredness when unwell.

Your dog can grieve – here are the signs to look out for

Your dog can grieve – here are the signs to look out for

‘When dogs are anxious, they display a range of physical signs, depending on what is triggering them,’ explains pet wellness experts Miracle Leaf.‘If they are grieving over the loss of another household pet, they may show these signs during times they associate with this pet.

American Kennel Club adds 2 dog breeds — and boy, are they cute

American Kennel Club adds 2 dog breeds — and boy, are they cute

An athletic Hungarian farm dog and a tiny pet of bygone Russian aristocrats are the latest breeds in the American Kennel Club's purebred lineup.That means they're eligible to compete for best in show at many U.S. dog shows, including the AKC's big annual championship and the prestigious Westminster Kennel Club show.

On 'Sesame Street,' Elmo gets a puppy (cue adorableness)

On 'Sesame Street,' Elmo gets a puppy (cue adorableness)

Elmo, Grover, Abby Cadabby and the rest of the Muppet gang are introducing a new character to the show this summer — a white-and-brown puppy named Tango, The Associated Press has learned.

Dog owners scared to walk their pets due to rise of kidnappings in lockdown

Dog owners scared to walk their pets due to rise of kidnappings in lockdown

Dr Daniel Allen, an Animal Geographer at Keele University, who set up the Pet Theft Reform campaign with the Stolen and Missing Pets Alliance in 2018, said: “The number of survey responses shows the extent to which the public are concerned about dog theft crime.

BBC defends dog breeding documentary as petition reaches 24,000

BBC defends dog breeding documentary as petition reaches 24,000

The programme was the idea of Helena Rochester and Sophia Slater (Picture: BBC)The organiser of the petition has also expressed their concern that people who watch the show may ‘see it as a “how-to-guide” to buy dogs solely for the purpose of breeding and making money’.

'Full House' cast sings about golden retrievers in music video for National Dog Week

'Full House' cast sings about golden retrievers in music video for National Dog Week

Trending stories,celebrity news and all the best of TODAY.In honor of National Dog Week, "Full House" creator Jeff Franklin partnered with Petsmart Charities and the show's stars to release the song "Gotta Love a Golden," along with a sweet video designed to raise awareness about animal homelessness.

Coronavirus and Pets: What You Need To Know

Coronavirus and Pets: What You Need To Know

At the moment, there is one case of Hong Kong or the pet dog who has shown a weak positive result for the virus.

Bathe your cat, but don't get clawed!

Bathe your cat, but don't get clawed!

But a bath now and then can help stimulate their skin and remove excess oil to keep the fur healthy," says Abhijeet Sharma, a pet grooming specialist.For an award show late last year, Yami stunned everyone in a beige sari.

Pet fashion designers sew face masks to help medical workers

Pet fashion designers sew face masks to help medical workers

But now she’s outfitting humans — with face masks to protect one another from the coronavirus.For 17 years, Ada Nieves has designed elaborate outfits for pets to wear at home or in commercials, TV shows and movies.

Standard poodle named Siba wins Westminster best in show

Standard poodle named Siba wins Westminster best in show

Daniel the golden retriever put up a good fight in the Westminster Dog Show, finishing in the top seven.A Whippet named Bourbon won best reserve in show during the annual Westminster Kennel Club dog show.

Obese pets: Millions of cats and dogs in the UK now considered overweight

Obese pets: Millions of cats and dogs in the UK now considered overweight

The rise in the number of obese pet cats and dogs in the UK is forcing vets to use heavy lifting equipment to avoid injury, figures show.

The right way to pet a dog...

The right way to pet a dog...

If you notice the dog exhibiting any such signs, it is better to mould yourself as per the liking of the pet.Also don’t allow strangers to pet your dog when he is showing signs of wanting to be left alone.

Dog disease WARNING: Dog dies from parasitic bug spreading across UK which infects humans

Dog disease WARNING: Dog dies from parasitic bug spreading across UK which infects humans

The most common form is cutaneous leishmaniasis, which presents in skin lesions and ulcers, and crops up in the Americas, Mediterranean basin, Middle East and Central Asia.leishmaniasis human symptoms include lesions and ulcers (Image: GETTY)According to PetMD, there are different categories of symptoms which dogs show when they contract the parasite.

Crufts 2019: Will hounds with supersize lugs cause a flap at top dog show?

Crufts 2019: Will hounds with supersize lugs cause a flap at top dog show?

Harbor the black and tan coonhound has the biggest ears of any dog (Image: Guinness World Records) Pets with the biggest lugs in the business are destined to delight animal lovers at the world’s most famous dog show.

Sad and shocking! Adorable puppy found dumped 'COLD' and 'ALL ALONE' in car park

Sad and shocking! Adorable puppy found dumped 'COLD' and 'ALL ALONE' in car park

The case of Snoop the Staffordshire bull terrier-type pet shocked animal lovers globally after CCTV images showed a man getting out of a car with the pet and its bed then deserting it on the pavement on the other side of the road.

Be careful of puppy poop – it can make you sick

Be careful of puppy poop – it can make you sick

The other 27 had either bought a Petland puppy, shopped at Petland or visited someone who had purchased a puppy from Petland, the CDC report says.Infected dogs may or may not show signs of illness, such as diarrhoea, vomiting, or a fever, so it's important to take precautions when around dogs, the CDC says.To prevent catching campylobacter from dogs, the CDC advises that you:Wash your hands thoroughly after touching dogs, their poop, or their food.

Ukrainian Elena Ivanickaya tattoos cat

Ukrainian Elena Ivanickaya tattoos cat

Picture: InstagramSource:SuppliedA WANNABE Instagram star could face criminal proceedings for tattooing her cat to make it as “glamorous” as her.Ukrainian fitness fanatic Elena Ivanickaya sparked outrage after having an image of the winged Egyptian God, Anubis, inked onto her pet Sphynx’s chest.Photos show the bald moggy unconscious as a tattoo artist works on its chest, The Sun reports.Elena Ivanickaya had her cat inked.

Veterinarian's Experiment Proves How Miserable Your Dog Is In A Hot Car

Veterinarian's Experiment Proves How Miserable Your Dog Is In A Hot Car

See Ward's warning against leaving your canine in the car in the video above, and click here to watch the latest installment of HuffPost Live's Pet Show.