Introducing The New Puppy

Introducing a new puppy at home is an exciting time for all the family. Puppies are time consuming when they are young. It is important to set out the ground rules and establish the routine you wish to maintain throughout your dog’s life and that takes time and...

Your New Dog

Probably the most important consideration once you have decided to become a dog owner is to select an appropriate breed. Different breeds of dog can have very different attributes and, as dog ownership is a long term commitment, having a dog that fits you and your...

The Kennel Club Accredited Breeder Scheme

Those who regularly read my column will know that, in addition to my Veterinary work, I have a bit of a menagerie at home.   We keep Pedigree Southdown Sheep, Berkshire Pigs and Hens. We also have Pedigree Labradors which are very much family pets but which we also...

Puppy update

It seems like no time since I wrote my weekly column sitting on the floor at the side of our welping box while our pet Labrador “Blossom” had her puppies. Today the puppies are 3 weeks old and they have changed so much in such a short space of time. All puppies are...