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Scotsman
9 hours ago
- Lifestyle
- Scotsman
Swimming Dogs 2025: Here are the 13 breeds of adorable water-loving dog that make the best swimmers - including the loving Labrador 🐶
We're a nation of dog lovers, with around one-in-three households including at least one four-legged friend . By far the most popular pet in the UK, they make for wonderful companions, all the while improving both our mental and physical health - and that's a scientific fact. The army of dog owners continues to grow, with 221 different breeds of pedigree dog to choose from, alongside numerous crossbreeds . Choosing the right breed is absolutely essential – for example 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 . But if you want a pup that is equally at home in the water as on land, then there are certain dogs that should top your wish list Here are 10 of the breeds that are born to swim. 1 . Labrador Retriever The UK's most popular dog breed, the C was bred to collect shot wildfowl that often landed in the water, so being a good swimmer was crucial. Today Labs are happy to fetch sticks and balls from water for hours on end. | Canva/Getty Images Photo Sales 2 . Otterhound An incredibly rare breed, the Otterhound was, as its name suggests, used to hunt otters in Britain until the practice was outlawed in 1978. An exceptionally strong swimmer, they even have webbed feet for extra speed in the water. | Canva/Getty Images Photo Sales 3 . Portuguese Water Dog Another breed that has webbed feet perfect for swimming, the Portuguese Water Dog was used by fishermen to herd fish into nets and collect lost equipment from the sea. | Canva/Getty Images Photo Sales 4 . Barbet A rare French breed, the Barbet is a natural swimmer with a dense, curly coat and webbed feet. They're playful, energetic, and happiest when jumping into lakes or ponds. | Canva/Getty Images Photo Sales
Mint
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Mint
BIOLUMINESCENT CREATURES
Bioluminescence is one of nature's most captivating adaptations, where organisms produce light within their bodies through chemical reactions, often to attract mates, lure prey, or deter predators. Credit : PEXELS Page 2 The Otterhound is a rare, boisterous English hunting breed, featuring a rough double coat and webbed feet. This inquisitive dog breed has strong swimming abilities and a highly powerful nose. Credit : PEXELS Page 3 Fluffy couscous tossed with fresh herbs, tomatoes, cucumber, and olives, topped with sizzling slices of grilled halloumi cheese. Light, zesty, and incredibly satisfying. Credit : PINTEREST Page 4 The European rabbit uses a unique survival tactic of lying still on the ground with closed eyes, staying completely silent. If the predator loses interest, the rabbit quickly escapes. Credit : PINTEREST Page 5 Phong Nha is home to the world's largest cave, Hang Son Doong, amidst other incredible cave systems, offering an awe-inspiring adventure for casual explorers. Credit : PINTEREST Page 6 This gripping sci-fi series follows the sudden return of 4,400 missing people, each mysteriously changed, exploring themes of identity, power, and alien abduction. Credit : COLLIDER Page 7 Astragalus, a key herb in Traditional Chinese Medicine, is packed with protective compounds, which help support immune cell activity, regulate blood sugar, and offer anti-inflammatory benefits. Credit : PINTEREST Page 8 Scarlet Macaw, a striking Amazonian bird, features red, yellow, and blue feathers and is often seen flying in pairs or small flocks through the jungle canopy. Credit : PEXELS Page 9
Mint
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Mint
RARE AND ADORABLE
The Otterhound is a rare, boisterous English hunting breed, featuring a rough double coat and webbed feet. This inquisitive dog breed has strong swimming abilities and a highly powerful nose. Credit : PEXELS Page 2 Fluffy couscous tossed with fresh herbs, tomatoes, cucumber, and olives, topped with sizzling slices of grilled halloumi cheese. Light, zesty, and incredibly satisfying. Credit : PINTEREST Page 3 The European rabbit uses a unique survival tactic of lying still on the ground with closed eyes, staying completely silent. If the predator loses interest, the rabbit quickly escapes. Credit : PINTEREST Page 4 Phong Nha is home to the world's largest cave, Hang Son Doong, amidst other incredible cave systems, offering an awe-inspiring adventure for casual explorers. Credit : PINTEREST Page 5 This gripping sci-fi series follows the sudden return of 4,400 missing people, each mysteriously changed, exploring themes of identity, power, and alien abduction. Credit : COLLIDER Page 6 Astragalus, a key herb in Traditional Chinese Medicine, is packed with protective compounds, which help support immune cell activity, regulate blood sugar, and offer anti-inflammatory benefits. Credit : PINTEREST Page 7 Scarlet Macaw, a striking Amazonian bird, features red, yellow, and blue feathers and is often seen flying in pairs or small flocks through the jungle canopy. Credit : PEXELS Page 8
Scotsman
05-05-2025
- General
- Scotsman
Dogs At Risk 2024: These are the 10 breeds of adorable dog nearing extinction in Britain
Many of us have welcomed new puppies to our families over the last few years, as the Kennel Club has seen dog ownership soar to record levels. While some domestic breeds have seen their popularity soar, others are heading towards extinction in the UK. But the growing popularity of imported breeds like the French Bull Dog mean that some of the UK's formerly well-established native breeds are dwindling towards extinction on these shores. A total of 32 breeds are now 'considered vulnerable' by the Kennel Club, having fallen below 300 annual registrations. including such previously-popular pups as the King Charles Spaniel and the Cardigan Welsh Corgi. Even the Skye Terrier, the breed famous for loyalty and typified by Edinburgh's Greyfriar's Bobby, is at risk. Kennel Club Secretary, Caroline Kisko, said: 'We could lose even more of our most iconic and historic native dog breeds if people don't look beyond the most obvious choices and start to explore the huge diversity of breeds we're lucky enough to have in this country.' So, if you'd like to help one of the UK's struggling breeds, opt for one of these instead of the usual Labrador Retriever or Springer Spaniel. Here are the 10 most at risk breeds of dog in the UK. For all the latest dog news, pictures, advice and information, join our Scotsdog Facebook group here Read more: 1 . Otterhound The Otterhound, a type of scent hound, is the British breed most at risk according to the Kennel Club. There were only seven registered last year, compared with 44 the year before, and it's thought there may be as few as 600 animals left worldwide. Photo: Canva/Getty Images Photo Sales 2 . Skye Terrier The Skye Terrier breed found fame with Greayfriar's Bobby, the wee Edinburgh dog who refused to leave his master's grave. Despite this, they are the dog second most at risk of extinction, with just 36 registered in 2020 after a slight resurgence in the previous two years. Photo: Canva/Getty Images Photo Sales 3 . Sussex Spaniel Known for their clownish and energetic temperament, the Sussex Spaniel is one of a number of at-risk UK spaniels. There were just 44 registrationslast year, and no more than 74 registrations in each of the last 10 years. Photo: Canva/Getty Images Photo Sales 4 . Glen of Imaal Terrier Also known as the Wicklow Terrier, the adorable Glen of Imaal Terrier joins the Bloodhound in third spot with just 36 registrations in 2020. Photo: Canva/Getty Images Photo Sales
