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Newsweek
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
Owners Decide Goldendoodle Needs a Sibling—Not Prepared for Her Reaction
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. A couple got their dog a new puppy—but judging by her reaction, she'd much rather be an only child, leaving the internet in stitches. Kat Allen (@katallen__) shared footage of their new black Portuguese Water Dog, Stella, bounding up to their goldendoodle, Lola, who carried a toy in her mouth. She was less than impressed, and her reaction garnered 54,500 likes and 537,500 views. "We got our dog a dog but it turns out she'd rather be an only child," she wrote as the text overlaying the video. In the footage, Lola bats her new sibling with her paw, leading the pup to lose balance and fall over. "Don't worry they're friends now," Allen captioned the post. Portuguese Water Dogs, originally bred to herd fish into nets and retrieve lost tackle, are known for their intelligence, athleticism, and love of water. They tend to form strong bonds with their family and require consistent training and exercise to stay happy and well-behaved. Goldendoodles, a cross between a golden retriever and a poodle, are popular for their affectionate nature, intelligence, and often hypoallergenic coats. They are social animals who generally get along well with other pets, though—as Lola demonstrated—not all are immediately thrilled with a new roommate. Introducing a new puppy to an older dog can take time and patience. According to the American Kennel Club, successful introductions rely on neutral territory, positive reinforcement, and close supervision. Even if the initial reaction isn't friendly, many dogs will adjust over time and form strong bonds. A stock image of a puppy trying to get a tennis ball from a larger dog's mouth. A stock image of a puppy trying to get a tennis ball from a larger dog's mouth. dimarik/iStock / Getty Images Plus TikTokers related to Lola's less-than-thrilled response and flooded the comments with their own stories. "My dogs pretended to be friends around us but when I got cameras I saw the male would take the female toys and and food. of course she couldn't say anything," said one user. "Lmao doodles are so handsy," said Rameisha. "Lmaoooo! As much as I think my golden needs a friend I fear this is how it would go. I don't see her sharing ANYTHING," said Bianca. "This looks like our current situation..... almost exactly since our oldest doodle is a light brown color and our new goldendoodle is black!," shared another dog mom. "Doodle hit him with the WWE special and strolled off like nothing happened lol," said another user. "I'm currently dealing with this. Did it got any better?" asked Jennifer. Allen concluded: "Took some time but they are best friends now! Lola just needed to accept that Stella wasn't going anywhere." Newsweek reached out to @katallen__for comment via TikTok. We could not verify the details of the case. Do you have funny and adorable videos or pictures of your pet you want to share? Send them to life@ with some details about your best friend and they could appear in our Pet of the Week lineup.
Scotsman
25-04-2025
- Health
- Scotsman
Hypoallergenic Dogs 2025: Here are 13 breeds of adorable dog that shed little hair
We're officially a nations of dog owners, with the UK's most popular pet living in around one-in-three households (and rising). Four of the most hypoallergenic dog breeds. | Canva/Getty Images That means that there are around three million pooches living here, with more people choosing to join the army of dog lovers every week. If you are looking to welcome a dog into your family, there are 221 different breeds of pedigree dog to choose from, alongside numerous crossbreeds , so there's plenty of thinking to do before you select your family's latest addition . There's even academic guidance to seek out, with Psychologist Stanley Coren's book 'The Intelligence of Dogs' ranking breeds by instincts, obedience, and the ability to adapt. Choosing the right breed is absolutely essential – for example opting for a small dog if you don't have much room at home. And one thing that is crucial for us who suffer from allergies is to pick a hypoallergenic dog - to stop continual sneezing and running eyes from dog hair. Sadly some of the most popular breeds - such as the Labrador Retriever and German Shepherd - seem to spend most of their lives shedding hair wherever they go. But others tend to keep their fur (or lack of it) largely to themselves. Here are 13 of the most hypoallergenic breeds of loving dog. 1 . Poodle Whether you opt for the standard, mini or toy varieties, all poodles shed very little of their soft, curly hair. They are also highly intelligent and easy to train. In many ways the gold standard when it comes to hypoallergenic dogs, an entire industry has been created by crossing them with other breeds, as we'll see later in the list. | Canva/Getty Images Photo Sales 2 . Portuguese Water Dog While the Portuguese Water Dog does shed hair, its relatively thick and highly seasonal, so a regular grooming regime will keep allergy sufferers from suffering. | Canva/Getty Images Photo Sales 3 . Labradoodle OK, the Labradoodle is a crossbreed rather than a pedigree dog, but we couldn't bear to leave these teddy bears off this list. The Labrador Retriever may be the UK's most popular dog, but they shed a huge amount of hair. The Labradoodle is a mix of a Labrador and the far more hypoallergenic Poodle, making the dog shed far less hair and less likely to trigger your allergies. Other Poodle crossbreeds such as Cockapoos and Goldendoodles are also good for allergy sufferers. | Canva/Getty Images Photo Sales 4 . Kerry Blue Terrier Originally bred in Ireland to control vermin, the Kerry Blue is a medium-sized terrier with a soft, curly coat that doesn't shed. It's intelligent, loyal, and needs regular grooming—perfect for allergy sufferers who want an energetic, affectionate dog. | Canva/Getty Images Photo Sales
Telegraph
10-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Telegraph
It's a dog's life watching United – time for Roy Keane and Co to join Crufts
With Manchester United going to the dogs, Roy Keane, Gary Neville and the Soccer Sunday team secure a free transfer to the Crufts TV coverage. Dave Jones: Welcome back to Sky Crufts Super Sunday where we have seen a dramatic finish to the competition. Roy? Roy Keane: That Bichon Frise there? Do me a favour. People clapping and cheering because it has managed to walk around the ring without barking? That's its job. Gary Neville: That would never have happened under Sir Alex. He'd say 'walkies' and I'd be there with the leash in my mouth. And look at the Bedlington Terrier, its body language. Honestly, I think it has bottled it. The bare minimum standard has to be to sit quietly during the interview with Clare Balding and not embarrass yourself and your breed. Are you bored? Of course you are. Are you thinking about sausages? Yes, yes you probably are. But that's what is asked of you at this level: you try not to bark or wee on the sofa but no. It was too much. But I tell you something else: the real blame lies with the owners. DJ: What about the others? Does anyone deserve a treat? RK: One or two, maybe. But the rest of them, just so poor. If I was that Portuguese Water Dog, I'd be looking around the kennel and thinking paw on heart, who can I actually rely on here? The Shih Tzu? The Miniature Schnauzer, maybe? But these others. Babies. They're just babies. GN: Actual puppies, some of them. RK: It's no excuse. It's no excuse. At United, we had the older ones educating the youngsters. Becks for instance. I'd throw him a ball and he'd run and get it. Once he grasped the concept. It might have taken him a few years to really get his head around it especially if you hid it behind your back first but he got there in the end. I'm looking around at these and saying: Lads, it's the Cavalier King Charles Spaniels. Too easy. DJ: Micah what did you think? Did you see any good boys out there? Micah Richards: Ha ha ha ha dogs ha ha ha Roy ha ha ha. DJ: Thank you Micah. Graeme [Souness], what was your reaction to the controversial incident with the Chesapeake Bay Retriever? GS: I liked it. I don't mind seeing a bit of that. Some people will say, should it have tried to bite television presenter Radzi Chinyanganya on the backside? For me, sometimes you have to let them know you're there, you know? And, yes, other dogs did get involved, in the heat of the moment, you'd have questions maybe about the Basset Fauve de Bretagne rolling around on the floor like that. But that's the continentals for you. Sly. Many of them have fleas. It's a different time now, values have changed. I get that. Does the daytime TV audience want to see a former Blue Peter host running for his life through Birmingham's National Exhibition Centre pursued by a pack of Miniature Wire Haired Dachshunds? I don't know. I know I do. I want to see dogs. At it. DJ: Thank you Graeme. GS: I would bite a dog if I had to. DJ: Okay, thanks Graeme. RK: They can get in new owners, sure. But until these dogs actually take pride in their performances it is going to be the same story. Leopards don't change their spots. Nor do Dalmatians. They're not fit to wear the collar, and these are a million miles away from being best in show. They'd be lucky to get into a kennel at Battersea.
