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Scotsman
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
What are the happiest dog breeds 2025? Here are the 17 most naturally happy breeds of adorable dog - including the loving Labrador 🐶
It's estimated that there are a remarkable 13.5 million dogs in the UK - meaning that more that a third of homes contain at least one perfect pooch. It means that dogs are, by quite distance, the most popular pet in the country (followed by cats and fish), with 221 different breeds of pedigree dog to choose from, alongside numerous crossbreeds . When it comes to choosing on your perfect pup there are many things to factor in, opting for a small dog if you don't have much room at home, or a hypoallergenic dog if you suffer from allergies. There's also always the option of adopting a dog from a dog shelter for a minimal fee - for example from the Dogs Trust . It's also worth noting that some breeds of dog tend to be cheerier than others - you'd never accuse a Bloodhound of being brimming with joie de vivre. So, if you're looking for a dog that has a naturally sunny outlook and a mischievous smile, here are 17 worth popping on your shortlist. 1 . Labrador Retriever When it comes to big silly infectious smiles, it's hard to beat those plastered across the face of a typical Labrador Retriever. They have been the UK's (and the world's) most popular dog for decades and their sunny disposition is one of the reasons why. | Canva/Getty Images Photo Sales 2 . Bedlington Terrier Several Bedlington Terriers have become 'Insta-famous' on social media due to their incredibly smiley faces. They may have been bred to hunt rats, but those Hollywood smiles are not more likely to catch the attention of cameras. | Canva/Getty Images Photo Sales 3 . Golden Retriever What is true of the Labrador Retriever also tends to be the same for their close cousin the Golden Retriever. These boisterous buddies may manage to look sad when they are begging for food, but the silly grin will be back soon. | Canva/Getty Images Photo Sales 4 . Cocker Spaniel We've known Cocker Spaniels who wag their tails so much that they continue even when they are asleep. This is a happy breed that embrace life to the full - always looking for the next adventure. | Canva/Getty Images Photo Sales
TimesLIVE
6 days ago
- Automotive
- TimesLIVE
Blue Bird returns to Welsh beach 100 years on from record run
The record now stands at 1227,985km/h, set in 1997 by retired British Royal Air Force pilot Andy Green who thundered across Nevada's Black Rock desert to break the sound barrier on land for the first time with the jet-powered Thrust SSC. The record has stood still this century, though a Bloodhound project is still seeking the funds to hit the 1,609km/h mark with a jet engine and monopropellant rocket working together. An Australian rocket-propelled 'Aussie Invader 5R' project also needs millions. Wales, from a family of record-breakers and whose late uncle Donald died in 1967 at speed on Coniston Water in his Bluebird K7 boat, doubted anything would happen soon. 'You look at the problems that Thrust SSC had getting enough money to do the sound barrier, which again is a magic figure that captures the imagination,' he said. 'A thousand miles an hour, yes, it's a big figure, but it just doesn't seem to have the attraction at the moment.' Wales, whose records were set in a steam-powered vehicle and on a lawnmower, cited the space race and even the ever-increasing popularity of Formula One as possible reasons for waning interest. 'I don't think the appetite is there anymore. At the moment there is no money in record-breaking,' he said. 'The adage of 'if you want to make a small fortune from motorsport, start with a large one' is so true in record-breaking.'
The Star
6 days ago
- Automotive
- The Star
Motor racing-Blue Bird returns to Welsh beach 100 years on from record run
LONDON (Reuters) -Pendine Sands, stretching for miles along the coast of south-west Wales, marks a motoring milestone on Monday with the return of a 'Blue Bird' car that captured the world's attention a century ago. On July 21, 1925, Briton Malcolm Campbell became the first person to travel at more than 150 miles per hour on land when he accelerated the mighty 350 hp Sunbeam along the beach to 150.76 mph. The car, with its 18 litre V12 Manitou aero engine, is now owned by the National Motor Museum at Beaulieu and will be fired up at Pendine in a static display without any run being scheduled. Campbell's grandson Don Wales told Reuters the 1925 record triggered a mania for speed. "Everybody wanted to hear about who's got the land speed record and it was sparked, I think, by this record that my grandfather achieved," he said at a commemorative event in London, with the car on display outside. "He was surprised himself by the amount of media attention he was getting from effectively increasing his own record by four miles an hour, but it was that magic mark of 150." While modern sportscars can easily exceed 150mph, and do so on race tracks and Germany's autobahns, the speed was sensational at the time. Campbell had hit 146.16 mph in September 1924 at the same location and in the same car. In 1935, by then knighted for his achievements, he became the first to exceed 300 mph on land at the Bonneville Salt Flats in Utah. The record now stands at 763.035mph, set in 1997 by retired British Royal Air Force pilot Andy Green who thundered across Nevada's Black Rock desert to break the sound barrier on land for the first time with the jet-powered Thrust SSC. The record has stood still this century, although a Bloodhound project is still seeking the funds to hit the 1,000mph mark with a jet engine and monopropellant rocket working together. An Australian rocket-propelled 'Aussie Invader 5R' project also needs millions. Wales, from a family of record-breakers and whose late uncle Donald died in 1967 at speed on Coniston Water in his Bluebird K7 boat, doubted anything would happen soon. "You look at the problems that Thrust SSC had getting enough money to do the sound barrier, which again is a magic figure that captures the imagination," he said. "A thousand miles an hour, yes it's a big figure, but it just doesn't seem to have the attraction at the moment." Wales, whose records were set in a steam-powered vehicle and on a lawn mower, cited the space race and even the ever-increasing popularity of Formula One as possible reasons for waning interest. "I don't think the appetite is there any more. At the moment there is no money in record-breaking," he said. "The adage of 'if you want to make a small fortune from motorsport, start with a large one' is so true in record-breaking." (Reporting by Alan Baldwin, editing by Toby Davis)
Newsweek
12-06-2025
- Politics
- Newsweek
Florida Sheriff's Ominous Warning to Rioters: 'Kill You Graveyard Dead'
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Brevard County Sheriff Wayne Ivey had an ominous warning to violent protesters and rioters ahead of Saturday's "No Kings" rallies against President Donald Trump's immigration policies. Ivey said in part at a Thursday press conference, "If you throw a brick, a firebomb, or point a gun at one of our deputies, we will be notifying your family where to collect your remains at. Because we will kill you, graveyard dead. We're not going to play." 🚨 'WE WILL K*LL YOU!': Florida sheriff has a message for would-be leftist rioters. NOT IN FLORIDA. "If you throw a brick, a firebomb, or point a gun at one of our deputies, we will be notifying your family where to collect your remains at. Because we will K*LL you, graveyard… — Eric Daugherty (@EricLDaugh) June 12, 2025 Why It Matters Protests against the president's policies kicked into high gear over the weekend, when ICE raided several neighborhoods in Los Angeles with high immigrant populations and labor-intensive industries. The raids sparked ongoing anti-ICE demonstrations across the city and, while most of them have been peaceful, some have devolved into violence, with demonstrators throwing water bottles, Molotov cocktails, cement and other materials at law enforcement. Activists are coordinating a protest on June 14, targeting a military-style parade planned by the Trump administration on Flag Day, which coincides with the president's birthday. The "No Kings" group, which is organizing the protest, is recruiting volunteers online and working with local chapters in more than 30 states with over 100 other organizations. What To Know The Republican sheriff also said, "If you spit on us, you're going to the hospital, then jail. If you hit one of us, you're going to the hospital, and jail — and most likely get bitten by one of our big, beautiful dogs we have here." "If you try to mob rule a car in Brevard County — gather around it, refusing to let the driver leave? In our county, you're most likely going to get run over and dragged across the street." Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier, a Republican, backed Ivey's stance, which followed remarks by GOP Governor Ron DeSantis, who recently suggested that drivers could run over protesters if they felt the need to flee for safety. "You don't need to sit there and wait while people smash your window and damage your vehicle and put your family in jeopardy. You drive. Just drive," Uthmeier said at the press conference. Brevard County Sheriff Wayne Ivey poses for a photo at an NRA sign with Saint, his 19-month-old Bloodhound, at the 2025 NRA Convention at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, GA on April 26,... Brevard County Sheriff Wayne Ivey poses for a photo at an NRA sign with Saint, his 19-month-old Bloodhound, at the 2025 NRA Convention at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, GA on April 26, 2025. More Associated Press Uthmeier added that the state is taking steps to protect ICE agents by penalizing individuals who publish their personal information, or "doxx" them. In Los Angeles, since the start of the protests against ICE raids on Friday, nearly 400 people have been arrested or detained. A majority of these arrests occurred on Monday. The Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) reported that over 80 people were arrested in connection with protests on Wednesday. The majority of these arrests were for failure to disperse. Hundreds of protesters have been arrested, many detained and then released, across multiple cities, including New York, San Francisco, Chicago, Denver, Seattle and Spokane, Washington What Happens Next There are mass protests planned across the country for June 14, the same day as President Donald Trump and the Army's birthday parade through Washington, D.C. This is a breaking news story. Updates to follow. Update: 6/12/25, 3:40 p.m. ET: This article was updated with new information and remarks. Update: 6/12/25, 3:55 p.m. ET: This article was updated with new information and remarks. Update: 6/12/25, 4:10 p.m. ET: This article was updated with new information and remarks.
San Francisco Chronicle
30-05-2025
- San Francisco Chronicle
Bloodhounds hunting 'Devil in the Ozarks' fugitive are seen as key part of manhunt
A bloodhound picked up the scent shortly after the ' Devil in the Ozarks ' escaped from a lockup in northern Arkansas. The hound didn't have to go far to begin the hunt — it lives at the prison as part of a specialized unit that uses man's best friend to help track fugitives. Although the scent of convicted killer Grant Hardin was lost because of heavy rain, experts say that even days after Sunday's escape, the animal's highly developed sense of smell can still pick up a fresh trail. That's partly due to the 300 million cells in their nose that supercharges their sense of smell, said Terri Heck, a Bloodhound handler and trainer who works with the Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, District Attorney's Office. They've got wide nostrils to scoop up smells, and their long ears often work to stir up scents as they drag along the ground. Even their drool plays a role, as that wetness wakes up scents, Heck said. Bloodhounds are known for being tenacious trackers, said Brian Tierney, president of the National Police Bloodhound Association. They're playing a key role in the search for Hardin, now in its sixth day. 'They have a big heart and big lungs and can go the distance,' Heck said of their endurance. They also save lives, as one young bloodhound did just two weeks ago in Maine. Millie, a 10-month-old hound tracked a 5-year-old girl with autism who went missing from her home on May 16, Maine State Police said. The dog found the girl waist-deep in water in a cedar swamp, the agency said. Authorities credited Millie's dedication and 'incredible nose' for saving the girl. Bloodhounds are also independent, a key trait for searches. 'When it gets to be a difficult search they don't look to you for help, that they go forth themselves,' Heck said. Bad weather confounded the hunt for Hardin, who was serving a 30-year sentence for murder when he escaped from the prison in Calico Rock, Arkansas. The hound found - then lost - Hardin's scent when heavy rains blew through the area, said state prison spokesman Rand Champion. Hardin was tracked for less than a quarter of a mile when the bloodhound lost the trail. The fugitive could have gone in any direction after that. 'That was one of the most frustrating things, that they were able to track him but then they lost him because of the rain,' Champion said. A tip that Hardin was sighted in southern Missouri has been ruled out, Champion said Friday. Until authorities find evidence that he's left the area around the prison, they assume that he's still in that vicinity, he said. Hardin took almost nothing with him and left behind plenty of clothes, bedsheets and other items that are used to familiarize the bloodhounds with his scent, Champion said. Those items are shared with the dogs to give them the initial scent of the person they are seeking, Tierney said. It's a process that's standard operating procedure for Arkansas' prison dogs. Who is Grant Hardin? A former police chief in the small town of Gateway near the Arkansas-Missouri border, Hardin had been held at the Calico Rock prison since 2017 after pleading guilty to first-degree murder in a fatal shooting for which he was serving a 30-year sentence. Hardin's DNA was matched to the 1997 rape of a teacher at an elementary school in Rogers, north of Fayetteville. He was sentenced to 50 years in prison for that crime. Eventually, his notoriety led to a TV documentary, 'Devil in the Ozarks.' Champion said that someone should have checked Hardin's identity before he was allowed to leave, describing the lack of verification as a 'lapse' that is being investigated. Bloodhounds live at Calico Rock prison The Calico Rock prison is known for its bloodhounds that live in a kennel on prison property. The nearly one dozen dogs at the prison have helped many other agencies, including the Federal Bureau of Investigation, to track a variety of people over the years, according to a 2021 state audit report on the prison. Southern prisons have a long history of keeping bloodhounds around in case of escapes, like the one featured in country artist Blake Shelton's song 'Ol' Red," about a hound that hunts escaped inmates with "a nose that could smell a two-day trail." Dogs in Arkansas' prison system have also been used to help other agencies find people who are not dangerous, such as missing children, people with special needs or elderly people, Champion said. The bloodhounds tend to raise a ruckus when they find their mark. But the prison system uses other types of dogs in searching for children and vulnerable people who go missing, and those dogs tend to lick people and make friends with them when they are found, Champion said. Fugitives use spices, other means to foil bloodhounds Fugitives being hunted by bloodhounds have been known to take extreme steps to throw the dogs off their trail, Tierney said. Two convicted killers who broke out of a maximum-security prison in upstate New York in 2015 collected dozens of containers of black and cayenne pepper before their escape. They had intended to use the pepper 'to interfere with tracking dogs they assumed would be part of a manhunt for them after the escape,' a state investigation found. One of the men was shot and killed during the manhunt; another was also shot but survived and was captured. Hardin has troubled past in law enforcement In his first job as a police officer 35 years ago in the college town of Fayetteville, home of the University of Arkansas, Hardin struggled almost immediately, his supervisors said. He was dismissed by Fayetteville police, but kept getting hired for other law enforcement jobs in northwest Arkansas over the years. By the time he was the police chief in the small town of Gateway in 2016, 'he was out chasing cars for no reason,' Cheryl Tillman, the town's current mayor, recalled in the documentary 'Devil in the Ozarks.'
