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Scotsman
6 days ago
- General
- Scotsman
Cold Climate Dogs: These are 10 breeds of adorable dog that cope with arctic temperatures
We're officially a nations of dog owners, with the UK's most popular pet living in around one-in-three households (and rising). That means that there are around three million pooches living here, with more people choosing to join the army of dog lovers every week. There are a whopping 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, or a hypoallergenic dog if you suffer from allergies. One thing to take into consideration is that some dogs have been bred specifically to cope with – or even enjoy – living in a cold climate. These hardy breeds will think nothing of long walks in snow and sub-zero temperatures, so if you have an ourdoorsy lifestyle they are the pups that should feature high up on your canine wish list. Here are the 10 breeds of dog that thrive in cold conditions. 1 . Tibetan Mastiff Originating in the towering Himalaya mountains, the Tibetan Mastiff has a winter coat and a summer coat, meaning they can cope with all extremes of weather. Photo: Canva/Getty Images Photo Sales 2 . Siberian Husky The Siberian Husky is probably the first dog breen most of us think of when it comes to canines comfy in cold climates. Bred to pull slades over vast distances of arctic tundra, this is a dog that can cope with anything the weather can throw at them. Photo: Canva/Getty Images Photo Sales 3 . Newfoundland With its thick black hair and hefty body, the Newfoundland can cope with the harshest of conditions. They are particularly well known for saving people from water - able to safely swim in the iciest rivers, lakes and seas. Photo: Photo: Canva/Getty Images Photo Sales 4 . Chow Chow The Chow Chow's luxurious and thick coat makes them look like a friendly lion and makes them seemingly impervious to dropping temperatures. Originally bred to guard royal palaces in their native China, they are quite happy to spend the majority of their time outside. Photo: Photo: Canva/Getty Images Photo Sales
Forbes
6 days ago
- Automotive
- Forbes
Test-Driving The 2025 Mazda CX-80: Is It Dog Friendly?
Mazda CX-80 and dogs The Mazda CX-80 is the brand's largest model in the UK, and buyers can choose from a PHEV or a 3.3-litre diesel, like the one tested here. However, before we proceed, note that this review is aimed at dog owners. If you seek an in-depth Mazda CX-80 review, check out this link. Up first is two-year-old 27kg Shepkita, Chloe. My wife and I rescued this precious soul when she was just eight months old. She came from a bad background and fears sudden movements, loud noises and vans. She's incredibly cheeky, alarmingly chomps through snacks and enjoys the odd TV remote. Similarly, she adores other dogs and is slowly learning that not everyone is bad. Dog two is two-year-old 20kg Siberian Husky, Freya. Like her sister, Freya was adopted from a shelter. We don't know much about her past, but like most huskies, she enjoys arguing. Chloe and Freya She's deeply affectionate towards humans and screams when she spots other dogs. She's also a sucker for carrots, loves being carried around and enjoys intensely staring at people with her blue eyes. Both dogs enjoy walkies and cuddles, but did they like the Mazda CX-80? Popping the electronic boot lid reveals a large load area complete with cupholders, air conditioning vents, and USB-C ports, although your doggo probably won't use the latter, but please send me a video if they do. Pulling each tab on both seat backs folds the third row flat; you'd struggle to fit a Chihuahua in the boot with these in place, but with them folded, boot space rises from 258 litres to 566 litres. Sliding the second-row forward, and this grows to 687 litres. Mazda CX-80 rear vent We humans need a break from being dog staff, but my wife and I can't go on holiday without knowing our girls are being properly cared for, and this meant visiting a local kennel to induct both dogs for a test day. Luckily, both fitted comfortably in the Mazda's boot with room to spare, but remember this is a seven-seat family hauler, and if you own horse-sized dogs, you're better off with a Land Rover Discovery. Mazda CX-80 boot with dog Land Rover also offers a ramp accessory to assist dogs in getting in and out of the boot, something Mazda doesn't provide, but we had no issues getting our dogs over the CX-80's short bumper and onto its flat boot floor. Our biggest issue was the sensor under the rear bumper, which operates the electronic boot lid. When attempting to load or unload our doggos, the lid would often automatically close because we'd accidentally triggered the zealous sensor, resulting in us shouting for help in the middle of a busy town while being slowly engulfed by the Mazda. Second-row riders should be more than comfortable. Our Husky, Freya, enjoys riding in the back seat, meaning our Shepkita, Chloe, could sprawl across the Mazda's vast boot floor. The seats were comfortable, and both dogs could be secured via the CX-80's boot harness points or second-row Isofix points. Mazda CX-80 rear seats In some cars, Freya has accidentally turned on the rear heated seats via her paw or nose. We've also found her gasping for air because she's nudged the temperature button, resulting in Sahara winds. However, disabling the rear climate control panel in the Mazda is easily achieved via a button up front. The Kia Sorento and Skoda Kodiaq has over 800 litres of boot storage, but only the Sorento comes with a third-row cooling vent. Medium to large dogs shouldn't have access issues thanks to the Mazda CX-80's high boot floor, low bumper and large boot lid. Likewise, the rear doors open at 90 degrees, meaning dogs who enjoy being in the second row shouldn't have any access woes. And, if your dogs are overzealous with climbing in and out, you can buy Mazda's optional trunk liner or boot mat with rear bumper protection. The CX-80 is one of the best dog-friendly cars I've tested, and despite our loaner being a diesel, the cabin remained quiet during modest acceleration (I recorded 66dB at 70mph). The Mazda CX-80 is priced from £49,780 ($67,314).
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Video: Dog Dad Comforting Husky After Thunderstorm Will Warm Your Heart
Dogs will go all out to protect their owners or their favorite hooman. However, they sometimes need protection too. Yes, like humans, these fur babies are also scared of many things, including fireworks and lightning. If your pet pooch also shares the same fear and you often wonder how you can help your fur buddy, take a hint from this dog owner who comforts his Siberian Husky during a thunderstorm in a heartwarming video. Regardless of their size, dogs do get scared of many things. Some might have a fear of injections, while some might hate talking toys. Even this Husky, Titan, gets scared of one thing — a thunderstorm. But thanks to his thoughtful and loving dad, the canine remains calm through the bad weather. User @imbluethesiberian uploaded a video showing how a bad thunderstorm in Florida affected their beloved pet dog, Titan, who went straight to his bathtub to feel safe. Looking at their pooch's condition, the dog owner gets his 'favorite blanket and stuffed toy' to make sure the Husky does not get scared. Not only this, the pet parent even sits with Titan in the bathtub, and talks to him for '20 mins,' telling him he is safe. Titan's response even left the dog parents surprised, as the canine is 'not bothered by fireworks or thunderstorms normally but this one really freaked him out for some reason.' However, owners hope 'this won't happen again but we'll always take care of our boy.' The touching video captured everyone's attention, and many netizens heaped praises on the owners' caring nature. One user wrote, 'You are the kind of parents that every single dog in the world should have!.' Another person commented, 'The GOLD STANDARD in parenting, dogs and humans. Such an important post to remind us that we all just want to feel safe.' Thanks to the affection and bonding between the duo, the touching video has more than 242K likes. The post Video: Dog Dad Comforting Husky After Thunderstorm Will Warm Your Heart appeared first on DogTime.
Wales Online
31-05-2025
- Wales Online
Boy, 4, attacked by dog and sustained injuries 'like something out of a horror film'
Boy, 4, attacked by dog and sustained injuries 'like something out of a horror film' Amanda Holmes' son, Antonio Quinn, was attacked by a Pocket Bully while outside a friend's house Antonio Quinn was left bloodied with injuries on both cheeks, under his chin, and on his right thigh (Image: Amanda Holmes© SWNS ) A heartbroken mother has recounted the moment her four-year-old son sustained injuries 'like something out of a horror film' after being attacked by a dog. Amanda Holmes' son, Antonio Quinn, was at a friend's home on Monday (May 26) when he was unexpectedly viciously attacked by a Pocket Bully. Antonio was standing just outside the front door when the dog attacked him. A family friend intervened and successfully pulled the dog away. Though the frightened boy escaped, he was left bloodied, with injuries on both cheeks, under his chin, and on his right thigh. Antonio was then rushed to the Royal Manchester Children's Hospital, where he underwent three hours of surgery to stitch his wounds. Amanda, 34, said: "It was the worst thing ever, it was horrible. It was so scary. Antonio was rushed to the Royal Manchester Children's Hospital, where he underwent a three-hour surgery (Image: Amanda Holmes© SWNS ) "I couldn't believe my son's face was like that, it was like something out of a horror film." Amanda said that Antonio went to his neighbour's house to quickly get a drink, but was unexpectedly attacked by the animal. He then hurried back to his home in Oswaldtwistle, Lancashire, where he was rushed to the hospital. The mum-of-three continued: "I heard a scream - you know your child's cry. "Antonio was then at the front door, he had blood all over his face and his cheeks were hanging off his face. "I was screaming, asking what's happened and then I rang the ambulance. Luckily, the dog didn't remove any skin - they just ripped it. "They've managed to put it all back together, they've done a really good job with him." Amanda, who owns a Siberian Husky crossed with a Pomeranian dog, added that despite Antonio's injuries, he now seems to be doing well. She said: "I thought that bringing him home from the hospital, when we've got a dog, might be an obstacle for him, but he's been absolutely fine. "The dog knows that he's been injured so she hasn't left his side. Antonio is doing okay, you can tell that he's shocked by it. He's still in a lot of pain, but he's doing well." Antonio was standing just outside the front door when the dog attacked him (Image: Amanda Holmes© SWNS ) A spokesperson for Lancashire Police confirmed the seizure of the Pocket Bully and a Staffordshire Bull Terrier, which were present at the scene. Article continues below They said: "We're appealing for information and footage after a child suffered a dog bite in Oswaldtwistle. We were called at shortly after 1.30 pm on Monday 26th May following reports that a child had been bitten by a dog on Thwaites Road, Oswaldtwistle. "The child, a four-year-old boy, was taken to hospital with injuries to his leg and face. Thankfully, those injuries are not life-threatening. "Two dogs have been seized by police – a Staffordshire Bull Terrier type and a Pocket Bully Type and the dog owner has been identified and will be spoken to in due course."
Metro
30-05-2025
- Metro
Boy, 4, left with 'horror film' injuries after Bully dog attack
A mum whose four-year-old son was viciously attacked by a Pocket Bully said his injuries were something like 'out of a horror film'. Amanda Holmes' son, Antonio, was at his friend's house on Monday when the dog attacked him, before a family friend managed to pull it off. Antonio managed to run away from the dog, but he was left covered in blood and had injuries to both of his cheeks, underneath his chin and his right thigh. Mum Amanda recalled: 'It was the worst thing ever, it was horrible. It was so scary. I couldn't believe my son's face was like that, it was like something out of a horror film.' He was then rushed to the Royal Manchester Children's Hospital, where he underwent a three-hour operation to stitch his wounds. 'I heard a scream – you know your child's cry. Antonio was then at the front door, he had blood all over his face, and his cheeks were hanging off his face,' Amanda said. 'I was screaming, asking what had happened, and then I rang the ambulance. Luckily, the dog didn't remove any skin – they just ripped it. 'They've managed to put it all back together, they've done a really good job with him,' she added. Amanda, who owns a Siberian Husky crossed with a Pomeranian dog, says that despite Antonio's injuries, he seems to be doing well. She said: 'I thought that bringing him home from the hospital, when we've got a dog, might be an obstacle for him, but he's been absolutely fine. 'The dog knows that he's been injured, so she hasn't left his side. Antonio is doing okay, you can tell that he's shocked by it. He's still in a lot of pain, but he's doing well.' A Lancashire Police spokesperson confirmed that the Pocket Bully and a Staffordshire Bull Terrier, which were also at the scene, have been seized. They said: 'We're appealing for information and footage after a child suffered a dog bite in Oswaldtwistle. More Trending 'We were called shortly after 1.30 pm on Monday, May 26, following reports that a child had been bitten by a dog on Thwaites Road, Oswaldtwistle. 'The child, a four-year-old boy, was taken to the hospital with injuries to his leg and face. Thankfully, those injuries are not life-threatening.' Police said the dog's owner has been identified. Pocket Bullies are a smaller version of the famous XL Bully, but the smaller breed is often an American Bully crossed with the British Patterdale Terrier. Get in touch with our news team by emailing us at webnews@ For more stories like this, check our news page. MORE: Peak District visitors could face £1 entry fee to 'access incredible landscape' MORE: Baby in hospital after vicious dog attack in Manchester MORE: EasyJet passenger hurls homophobic abuse at staff before dramatic punch-up
