Clear, evidence-led advice for life with dogs.
Breed guides, evidence-led health advice, and the stories of dogs through history, written plainly and without hype. We’re rebuilding the site one section at a time. A dog sports section is on the way.
What’s here, and what’s on the way
The Breed Finder, Health & Care, Dogs in History and the Dog Trainers directory are open now. Sports is still on the way.
Breeds New: Breed Finder
Search 53 breeds and see 1 to 10 ratings from first-time owner suitability to grooming.
Health & Care Adding now
Plain-English guides to dog health, built on peer-reviewed research with the papers cited. 4 guides so far.
Sports Coming soon
An introduction to dog sports and activities, and how to get started.
Dogs in History Adding now
Stories of dogs who shaped history. Live now: Kurt, the Marine scout dog on Guam.
Dog Trainers Adding now
A free directory of verified UK trainers, checked against the professional registers, and added by area as we go.
About
Nathan, Laska and Marley, and why this site is here.
How we approach health information
- Built on peer-reviewed research
- Papers cited, so you can read them yourself
- Honest where the evidence is thin or still debated
- Each guide shows an “Evidence checked” date
These guides are general information, not a substitute for advice from your own vet about your own dog. The Breed Finder’s ratings are our own editorial scores for a typical dog of each breed. Its vet bills ratings are informed by published studies, which are cited on the page.
From the blog
A few easy reads from our older articles while we build out the new sections.
- General dog chatConsidering a Puppy?
- Working dogsGun Dogs
- Working dogsGuide Dogs