Like any proud mum, Yuko the Labrador is happy to show off her litter of nine gorgeous puppies. But this group is extra special, as Yuko is the first Japanese dog to have a litter of guide dog pups in ...

From tiny Chihuahuas to huge Great Danes, Britain is home to over 200 different dog breeds. But just how many individual pooches can be found in the UK? According to a new study, the answer is a ...

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