Every week, Countryman's Weekly publishes news, show reports, breeding, training and health tips, readers stories and pictures plus everything you need to know about Lurchers, Terriers and Ferrets.
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Friday, 25th of June 2010 • Full article
SUMMER is usually the time when most people stock up on those working dog essentials we use throughout the hunting season, and the many game fairs around the country are the obvious places to acquire new collars, leads, dog coats and any other accoutrements we deem necessary for the safety and welfare of our dogs.
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Sunday, 24th of January 2010 • Full article
BACK in 2006, the Kennel Club launched an online litter registration service in a bid to speed up processing time. A year later and the Kennel Club is pleased to announce the 10,000th online litter registration.
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Monday, 18th of January 2010 • Full article
DOG owners seeking a healthier and tastier alternative to commercial
pet food can turn to a new fun-filled collection of handy homemade recipes.
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Monday, 18th of January 2010 • Full article
It was with much regret that hare coursing, the sport many of us considered the supreme test of a running dog’s prowess, came to an end in February 2005.
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Monday, 18th of January 2010 • Full article
OVER the years I've often been asked what the best type of dog is for ferreting or whether I should just have a terrier or lurcher for the task. Well, I think there is no simple answer and that it can often be a matter of personal preference.
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Monday, 18th of January 2010 • Full article
WE don’t see many rats until the end of the shooting season nowadays so an invite to cull a few of these noxious pests is always welcome at this time of year.