Highland hounds take on Scotland’s Munros as mountain hikes rise in popularity

Highland hounds take on Scotland’s Munros as mountain hikes rise in popularity

Experts note increasing numbers are taking their dogs with them to “bag” a peak, which range from relatively straightforward day hikes to the notorious Inaccessible Pinnacle, the second highest summit in the Skye Cuillin, which requires a rock-climb and abseil to complete the ascent.‘It’s humbling’: Shona Marshall and Betty the kerry blue terrier celebrate reaching the summit of Am Basteir, her 282nd and final Munro.

'She's a yapper!' Tiniest dog in Britain is chihuahua Daisy - smaller than bag of SUGAR

'She's a yapper!' Tiniest dog in Britain is chihuahua Daisy - smaller than bag of SUGAR

A TINY chihuahua weighing less than a bag of sugar has claimed the unofficial title of Britain's smallest dog.Daisy is a tiny Chihuahua cross, weighing in at less than 2lb.Mrs Sheppard said: “I can’t imagine any dog is smaller than her.

Which dogs are dangerous and which breeds are banned in the UK?

Which dogs are dangerous and which breeds are banned in the UK?

According to the RSPCA, over a third of the people killed by dogs since the act was brought in were attacked by legal breeds.In some instances, the court may decide that although the dog is a banned breed, it is not a danger to the public.

Incredible transformation of terrified rescue dog who hid in kennel staring at the wall

Incredible transformation of terrified rescue dog who hid in kennel staring at the wall

Incredible transformation of terrified rescue dog who hid in kennel staring at the wall.A RESCUE dog who was so terrified he hid in his kennel staring at the wall is now "unrecognisable" as he thrives in his loving new home.

'Cheeky' and 'chatty' terrier still looking for a home after 400 days

'Cheeky' and 'chatty' terrier still looking for a home after 400 days

He’s a real softie (Picture: RSPCA)Jay the West Highland terrier has been patiently waiting 411 days for a loving owner to come along.(Picture: RSPCA)Staff know that it may take Jay a little while to find the right home, but they hope his new owner is just around the corner.

Can you guess the dog breed? 15 quiz questions and answers

Can you guess the dog breed? 15 quiz questions and answers

Answers: Pug Long-haired Chihuahua Maltipoo Samoyed Shiba Inu Afghan Hound Shar-Pei Papillon Bichon Frise Boston Terrier Komondor Mexican hairless Brussels Griffon Chinese Crested Bergamasco Shepherd Follow Metro across our social channels, on , and Instagram .

Paralysed puppy can go for walkies again after £5,000 is raised for wheelchair

Paralysed puppy can go for walkies again after £5,000 is raised for wheelchair

Pumpkin the West Highland terrier and her foster mum Tammie Fox (SWNS)A paralysed puppy has taken her first walk in her new wheelchair after £7,000 was raised on GoFundMe to pay for it.

‘We sponsored an opera seat for our cat’: readers on commemorating their beloved pets

‘We sponsored an opera seat for our cat’: readers on commemorating their beloved pets

Lindsey Manton’s tattoo of her yorkshire terrier, Kimi.Photograph: Lindsey Manton/Guardian Community.Photograph: Stephanie/Guardian Community.Photograph: Valeria/Guardian Community.Photograph: Jennifer/Guardian Community.Photograph: Andrew Lewis/Guardian Community.Photograph: Nicholas Cook/Guardian CommunityWhen our lurcher Nelson passed away during lockdown, it was crushing.

Just got a puppy? Here’s what a terrier called Arthur taught me about love

Just got a puppy? Here’s what a terrier called Arthur taught me about love

Arthur was never my baby, but people love to love, and if my options were him or that dickhead comedian – which is how it felt when I was single – choosing my dog was not tragic, it was good taste.

Prime Peke! Wasabi the Pekingese wins Westminster dog show

Prime Peke! Wasabi the Pekingese wins Westminster dog show

Wasabi with the trophy after winning best in show at the 145th Annual Westminster Kennel Club dog show on Sunday.Jade the German shorthaired pointer wins the sporting group at the 145th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show on Sunday.

What job was your dog born to do and which breed suits your lifestyle

What job was your dog born to do and which breed suits your lifestyle

(Image: Getty)If your dog is a Bloodhound, Dachshund or Greyhound, these breeds were bred to assist in hunting.(Image: Getty)Several breeds within the toy dog group were originally bred in ancient China in order to fit inside the sleeves of a man’s robe.

Terrier in wheelchair becomes guide dog for blind fox

Terrier in wheelchair becomes guide dog for blind fox

Jack is protective warns other cats and dogs away from bothering Pumpkin too, as Ana says he ‘feels a responsibility to look after her like a brother does with a sister’.

Puppy put down after being torn to shreds by Staffordshire Bull Terrier

Puppy put down after being torn to shreds by Staffordshire Bull Terrier

’Polar meant everything to us all, he made this family complete,’ owner Kristie Skinner said (Pictures: Triangle News)A four-month-old puppy has been put down after being savagely attacked by a Staffordshire Bull Terrier in the street.

For how long do you really need to walk different breeds of dog?

For how long do you really need to walk different breeds of dog?

While it’s an admirable effort to make sure that people don’t take on pets lightly, it’s actually not true that dogs necessarily need two one-hour walks per day.

Meet the people who look just like their pets

Meet the people who look just like their pets

Donia Youssef (right) with Cookie (left) who is three quarters Boston Terrier with a bit of French bulldog and Chihuahua, from Grays, Essex (Picture: ITCHPet).Archer (left), the Chow Chow, and Andy (right), from Sheffield (Picture: The Kennel Club) Do you have a doppleganger pet?

Best friends: why is the love we have for our dogs so special?

Best friends: why is the love we have for our dogs so special?

A sense somehow that – real as it is – it is wrong to be feeling grief for a dog at a time when so many others are losing friends and family.

Dogs are for life, not just coronavirus lockdown, says charity

Dogs are for life, not just coronavirus lockdown, says charity

A dog is for life and not just for the Covid-19 lockdown, a charity has warned after online searches about getting a puppy surged by 120%.We’re encouraging potential dog owners to carry out our new test to see if you’re dog ready.

These are the UK’s most popular breeds of dogs in 2019

These are the UK’s most popular breeds of dogs in 2019

Bill Lambert, spokesperson for the Kennel Club, said: ‘People simply forget there are so many different dog breeds, with different personalities and characteristics, and it’s not just the popular, well-known ones that make a great match for our varying lifestyles.

22 Most Expensive Dog Breeds Around the World

22 Most Expensive Dog Breeds Around the World

There are so many breeds of dogs to go for, but some are just too expensive in the areas of price, grooming, and healthcare!With a life expectancy of about 15 years, the Kerry Blue Terrie breed go for just $600 per dog but they have many health issues.

Dog’s horrific injuries after being forced to fight with badger

Dog’s horrific injuries after being forced to fight with badger

The Patterdale Terrier was left cut and scarred by the incident (Picture: Derbyshire Police/SWNS) The pup was rushed to hospital for treatment on the right side of its face (Picture: Derbyshire Police/SWNS)Badger baiting is an illegal blood sport – outlawed since 1835 under the Cruelty to Animals Act – that sees a badger drawn out of its sett and threatened, prompting a fight.