Posts Tagged ‘dogs’
Scottish Terriers fall out of favour with dog lovers as puppy numbers plummet
A recognisable mascot for some of the UK’s most iconic brands, it was once the most popular dog breed in the country. But now the future of the Scottish terrier could be under threat as the breed has fallen out of favour with dog lovers in Britain. The small, distinctive Scottie, which is the adopted…
Read MoreBonhams Dog Sale returns featuring stunning Dandie Dinmont portrait
Bonhams is celebrating canine companions with the return of its dog sale – with a stunning portrait of a Dandie Dinmont up for grabs. The sale on 8 November in Edinburgh will feature a selection of paintings, drawings and works of art. Leading the 250-lot sale is an oil painting by British artist John Emms…
Read MoreSay cheese! Dog photographer captures hilarious pictures of pooches
A dog photographer who captures hilarious pictures of pooches trying to catch cubes of cheese has raised nearly £30,000 for charity. Carolyne Cowan, 58, started running Catchathon® events in 2019 and has raised £28,500 for dog breed rescue charities. Her husband Alasdair prepares for the events by cutting up a whopping 10kg of cheese and…
Read MoreDogs Trust celebrates fostering scheme
THE Dogs Trust is celebrating the work done by its forster carers to look after rescue dogs. Some dogs are not suited to life in kennels, and so the trust places them in a foster home through its “Home from Home” fostering scheme. The trust said that foster carers play a major role in helping…
Read MoreScone Palace launches ‘Kids go free’ offer
SCONE Palace will be throwing open its doors to young people tomorrow, with free entry throughout October for all children aged 15 and under. The “Kids go free” offer also covers the palace’s 100 acres of grounds, which include the Murray star maze, a Victorian pinetum, and an adventure playground. Indoors, the palace – which…
Read MoreGalloway Country Fair: performing pigs and leaping sheep
THE Galloway Country Fair will include “performing pigs, fence leaping sheep, beautiful birds of prey, and dogs of all kinds”, according to its organisers. Events planned for 20 and 21 August at Drumlanrig Castle include the “Lamb National”, which involves a small flock of Herdwick sheep – complete with teddy bear jockeys, with names such…
Read MoreSeasonal rangers back on Cairngorms park patrol
It’s almost Easter and that can only mean one thing – not chocolate – the seasonal rangers are back on patrol in the Cairngorms National Park, ready to welcome visitors. Rangers in the UK’s largest National Park are here to help everyone enjoy their holiday, while safeguarding the area’s special wildlife, landscapes and communities. The…
Read MoreDog gone it – a fascinating look at our canine friends
At Scottish Field, we love dogs. All sizes, all breeds – we adore our four-legged friends. And we’re not the only ones – Of Dogs and Men is a collection of lovely anecdotes and mythological stories about our canine companions, which maps the evolution and bond between man and dog. Part autobiography and part history,…
Read MoreA hugely amusing collection of tales from a Scottish vet
As a child, on long car journeys, my dad would often play talking book versions of the works of James Herriot. From an early age, I was taken by tales of the life of a vet, from the more difficult to the lighter side of life, and, of course, Only Creatures Great And Small was…
Read MoreIt’s a dog’s life with internet sensation Labradors
The moment this book, Olive, Mabel & Me: Life and Adventures with Two Very Good Dogs landed on the desk, there were gasps of excitement. Written by one of the most recognisable voices in sports broadcasting, Andrew Cotter tells of his adventures with his two faithful Labradors, Olive and Mabel, who became internet sensations during…
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