Dogs

The 23rd of March is National Puppy Day, and we have some familiar faces to follow up with and find out how they are getting on in their journeys as life-changers.

We’re encouraging puppy owners to look out for beards and other physical characteristics as socialisation opportunities, after research found one in five dog owners revealed their dogs have shown signs of fear or confusion when encountering unfamiliar physical attributes such as beards, facial piercings, tattoos, and unconventional hairstyles.

Two guide dog brothers born nearly a decade ago have been reunited in Coventry, where they can’t wait to spend their golden years together.

Gorgeous Gershwin, the only standard poodle in our breeding scheme, has recently found love and sired his third litter of puppies for Guide Dogs, who are due around Valentine’s Day.

How this winter's temperature and weather affects your dog really comes down to your dog’s breed, age and condition. Older, smaller and short-coated dogs will struggle much more in this freezing weather than their younger, fitter and fluffier counterparts.

A guide dog mum named Puds has fulfilled her Christmas destiny by giving birth to a litter at the most festive time of year. The proud four-year-old golden retriever welcomed nine healthy puppies on 7 December.

Ann Ruddick MBE, from Malton in North Yorkshire, is marking 50 years of guide dog ownership this festive season, celebrating the amazing six guide dogs she has been partnered with since 1973.

The Dodd-Moore family from Bedlington in Northumberland, are marking their first Christmas with Guide Dogs buddy dog, Buddy, who they say has transformed their lives since he was partnered with five year old JJ.