by Dunston Lodge | Mar 18, 2018 | Dog Kennels Chesterfield, Dog Tips, Top Dogs
There are many reasons to get a dog; companionship, fun, exercise, but this month, we thought we’d look at the top dog breeds best for having adventures with. Labrador Labradors were originally bred in Newfoundland to help the local fishermen haul in nets. ...
by Dunston Lodge | Feb 18, 2018 | Dog Kennels Chesterfield, Dog News, Dog Studies
Dunston Lodge dog kennels in Chesterfield has learned that the Kennel Club considers a breed of dog to be vulnerable if their numbers are ‘declining’ and their ‘status within the world of dogs has diminished over a number of years’. Back in June 2003, a decision was...
by Dunston Lodge | Feb 5, 2018 | Dog Kennels Chesterfield, Dog News
As always, Dunston Lodge is supporting Ashgate Hospice’s sponsored dog walk, Woofs and Wellies, and we’d love you to join us. Every single penny raised from sponsorship will go towards the care of the patients at Ashgate Hospice, and their families. This...
by Dunston Lodge | Jan 17, 2018 | Dog behaviour, Dog Kennels Chesterfield, Dog Research
A recent rescreening of the Channel 4 documentary called ‘Dogs: Their Secret Lives’ made us think about what dogs get up to when left home alone. The programme took a close look at how man’s best friend is now spending more and more time alone, and revealed...
by Dunston Lodge | Dec 7, 2017 | Dog Kennels Chesterfield, Dog Research, Dog Studies
Having a dog could increase your chances of finding a love match, according to research conducted by Dogs Trust, the UK’s largest dog welfare charity. Of 700 respondents to a recent survey, 60% said that owning a dog can make people more attractive, while 85% think...
by Dunston Lodge | Nov 22, 2017 | Dog behaviour, Dog Kennels Chesterfield, Dog Tips, Health and Wellbeing
A documentary on Channel 4 called ‘Dogs: Their Secret Lives’ tackled the issue of canine obesity, stating that obesity in dogs has become a global epidemic. According to research gathered in the production of the show, approximately half of pet dogs in developed...
