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Daily Record
6 days ago
- General
- Daily Record
11 low-shedding dog breeds perfect for pet parents who hate hoovering
If you want a dog but don't want to commit to the extra housework, these low-shedding breeds are ideal for you. Getting a dog is a huge commitment and anyone planning on doing so must take everything into consideration. Something that may put people off becoming a pet parent is the thought of having fur all over your house. Dogs' hair can get everywhere - on the bed, your clothes, the carpet and even the kitchen. And this increase in mess and muck inevitably leads to a lot of extra housework. But for those looking for a pooch without the extra hoovering, there are many breeds that are less likely to carpet your home in hair. And despite what you might think, some of these dogs are still super fluffy without you having to constantly clean up after them. Doggie experts at Purina share an extensive list of dog breeds that don't tend to shed on their website. We've picked out 11 of the best breeds from the low-shedding bunch so that even those who hate hoovering can adopt themselves a furry friend. Here are the top low-shedding breeds they mentioned. Top 11 low-shedding dog breeds 1. Border Terrier These small pooches have a short coat that won't leave you or your house covered in fur. They're also full of energy and need plenty of exercise, so keep this in mind if you're looking to adopt one. 2. Bichon Frise They may be fluffy, but they won't leave tufts of fur all over the house. The Bichon Frise is a gentle pup that the Kennel Club calls an outstanding 'personality dog'. 3. Bergamasco Taking a look at this dog, you'd definitely expect them to shed, but their special coat is made of three types of fur - their undercoat, 'goat hair', and an overcoat that doesn't typically fall out. 4. Airedale Terrier The Airedale Terrier's wired coat is less likely to shed or trigger allergies, and this intelligent dog is known to play roles in the police, rodent control and hunting, as they were originally bred as guard dogs. 5. Bearded Collie Also known as the Highland Collie, this is another super-hairy pooch that won't leave your house covered in furballs. This devoted companion is one of the UK's oldest dog breeds. 6. Dachshund One of the most stylish pups of the last few years, the teeny tiny Dachshund was originally bred to hunt badgers in Germany. And despite being so low to the ground, they won't leave a trail of hair on the deck. 7. Greyhound The super-speedy Greyhound has a short coat that won't shed. And the iconic breed also made our list of the most independent dogs that can be left home alone for a couple of hours. 8. Cane Corso These smart dogs may appear intimidating, but once they're trained up and know who's boss, they're very loyal. And a plus is that they won't cover your clothes in fur. 9. Miniature Schnauzer Another wiry-coated pooch, the Schnauzer is a fantastic watchdog who is friendly and eager to please. And, like the Greyhound, this breed was one we picked out as very independent. 10. Scottish Terrier Our very own Scottish Terrier is another pooch that won't leave you having to hoover every day. The Scottie dog is also known for being charming and gentle. 11. Poodle The posh Poodle was originally bred as a water retriever, which perhaps explains why they are unlikely to shed their fur. These pooches are also a fantastic choice for those with allergies. Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'.
Daily Mirror
17-06-2025
- General
- Daily Mirror
Dog 'lucky to be alive' after tumbling down 250ft cliff while chasing rabbits
What was meant to be a relaxing Father's Day walk for dad-of-two Miles Pettit along the scenic cliffs of the Isle of Man with his pet turned into a daring rescue mission A dog is "lucky to be alive" after she plunged 250ft off a cliff after falling while chasing rabbits. Miles Pettit, 44, was enjoying an evening Father's Day walk with his three-year-old Airedale Terrier Beatrice along Marine Drive in Douglas on the Isle of Man at 8:20 pm on Sunday. But all of a sudden, the pooch pounced after some rabbits. Beatrice disappeared out of sight along the scenic cliffs. And after reaching the edge of the cliff, the dad-of-two said he saw the pup slowly tumble down the mountain until she landed on a steep perch of earth and rock. Miles revealed he only became worried as after a couple of attempts of trying to climb back up Beatrice wasn't making any progress as the ground was breaking beneath her paws. It was only then when Miles, an artisan baker, decided to call the Douglas Coastguard Rescue Team (DCRT). They were thankfully able to retrieve the "shaken" canine after a daring rescue mission. After initial reports that Beatrice had fallen 100ft, the coastguards confirmed that she had in fact dropped more than twice that distance at 250ft. Miles said his dog "is lucky to be alive". He added: "I am really happy she was retrieved - it would have been a terrible way to end what was a lovely day if we hadn't been so lucky. "The coastguards arrived 20 minutes after my phone call and acted very quickly to save her from dropping further - they did a fantastic job. It was a shock for her (Beatrice) too - she has been very clingy since it happened. "Hopefully she knows better for next time she is chasing a bunny. Fingers crossed she won't be doing it again anytime soon." A Facebook post from the DCRT later on that evening read: "At 20.20 this evening Douglas Coastguards were called to rescue a dog that had gone over the Marine Drive while chasing rabbits. Once on scene we were able to establish the dogs location and were quickly able to establish a holdfast to enable us to be able to lower a cliff tech to the dog and recover him. "We are happy to report that the dog was soon back with his owner none the worse for his experience." One grateful user replied: "Great job.. thank you.. these things happen and our public are very lucky to have you to have our backs." Another added: "Very very lucky dog. And fantastic job as ever by our coastguards," while other hailed their efforts as "amazing."
The Independent
01-05-2025
- Politics
- The Independent
Dogs pose outside polling stations as owners urge voters to do ‘civic duty'
Dogs have been photographed posing outside polling stations, as their owners encouraged people to do their 'civic duty' and vote in the various elections happening across the country. The hashtag #dogsatpollingstations was used frequently on X, formerly Twitter, on Thursday, as a total of 1,641 council seats were up for grabs across 23 local authorities. Four regional mayors and two local mayors were also being elected, and a parliamentary by-election was taking place to choose a new MP for the constituency of Runcorn & Helsby. Getting in on the popular trend on X, Niall Cook took a picture of his Airedale Terrier called Margo outside a polling station in Painswick, Gloucestershire. The pair made their way to vote at roughly 8am, with Margo somewhat of a veteran when it comes to posing for photos on voting days. 'She's a bit of an old hand when it comes to voting, as she's taken part in lots of #dogsatpollingstations before,' Mr Cook told the PA news agency. 'So for her it was probably a case of 'oh really, not this again'.' On why people should vote, Mr Cook said: 'For me, I'd say that you're talking your dog for a walk anyway, so why not combine it with your civic duty?' Over in Girton, Cambridgeshire, Andrew Smith, 54, and his 12-year-old Spinone Italiano called Hugo arrived at their polling station at around 7am. Mr Smith, a university lecturer, told PA that Hugo had been going to polling stations since 2016, when the election was on his third birthday. On why people should vote, Mr Smith said: 'Your vote counts, use it to make a difference.' Yoshi, a 13-year-old Chinese Crested Powderpuff, was 'excited' to visit his first polling station, alongside owner Jodie Cade. Ms Cade, 42, voted in Rothwell, Northamptonshire, at around 8.30am and told PA: '(Yoshi) was hoping that by showing off his photo on his social media, it would encourage others to get out and vote, even if you're not sure who to vote for, we say go with your heart and who you feels cares the most about the area you live in rather than what's going on nationwide.'
Yahoo
01-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Dogs pose outside polling stations as owners urge voters to do ‘civic duty'
Dogs have been photographed posing outside polling stations, as their owners encouraged people to do their 'civic duty' and vote in the various elections happening across the country. The hashtag #dogsatpollingstations was used frequently on X, formerly Twitter, on Thursday, as a total of 1,641 council seats were up for grabs across 23 local authorities. Four regional mayors and two local mayors were also being elected, and a parliamentary by-election was taking place to choose a new MP for the constituency of Runcorn & Helsby. Getting in on the popular trend on X, Niall Cook took a picture of his Airedale Terrier called Margo outside a polling station in Painswick, Gloucestershire. The pair made their way to vote at roughly 8am, with Margo somewhat of a veteran when it comes to posing for photos on voting days. 'She's a bit of an old hand when it comes to voting, as she's taken part in lots of #dogsatpollingstations before,' Mr Cook told the PA news agency. 'So for her it was probably a case of 'oh really, not this again'.' On why people should vote, Mr Cook said: 'For me, I'd say that you're talking your dog for a walk anyway, so why not combine it with your civic duty?' Over in Girton, Cambridgeshire, Andrew Smith, 54, and his 12-year-old Spinone Italiano called Hugo arrived at their polling station at around 7am. Mr Smith, a university lecturer, told PA that Hugo had been going to polling stations since 2016, when the election was on his third birthday. On why people should vote, Mr Smith said: 'Your vote counts, use it to make a difference.' Yoshi, a 13-year-old Chinese Crested Powderpuff, was 'excited' to visit his first polling station, alongside owner Jodie Cade. Ms Cade, 42, voted in Rothwell, Northamptonshire, at around 8.30am and told PA: '(Yoshi) was hoping that by showing off his photo on his social media, it would encourage others to get out and vote, even if you're not sure who to vote for, we say go with your heart and who you feels cares the most about the area you live in rather than what's going on nationwide.'
Yahoo
08-04-2025
- Yahoo
Man accused of stealing car with veteran's dog inside to appear in court on Tuesday
A suspected car thief is being brought back to the Pittsburgh area to face charges, according to the Westmoreland County DA's office. Police caught Kenneth Crider in North Carolina in September after they said he stole an elderly man's car with that man's beloved dog, Lucky, still inside. He'll be arraigned Tuesday afternoon. PREVIOUS COVERAGE >>> Man accused of stealing veteran's dog, car arrested after chase in North Carolina; dog still missing Months later, Lucky is still missing. But his owner, Willard Martz, 87, and Martz's daughter, Linda Folino, are holding out hope that Lucky will come home. 'Dad would just like to know where Lucky is,' Folino said. 'If somebody has him and is taking care of him, he'll feel better.' The search for Lucky the dog spanned across the country with the help of a Facebook page, Bring Lucky Home to PA, which has more than 14,000 members posting tips about possible sightings. There were also T-shirts and even billboards all asking, 'Where is Lucky?' 'Whoever would have Lucky, if you still have him, we are so wanting him back,' Folino said. Several months later, the community support to find the missing 10-year-old Airedale Terrier mix for Folino's dad is still strong. 'A lot of people have reached out to him - poems, cards, oil paintings, just things to help dad remember Lucky in a good way, and dad's been very happy about that,' Folino said. Lucky has been a loyal sidekick to Martz, a marine veteran, after he lost his son and while he fought cancer. 'Lucky was my dad's best friend,' Folino said. 'He was with my dad all the time. My dad's on the golf cart now and it's so very strange to have his buddy not there, not to be around, not to just be with him.' On Sept. 23, 2024, state police said Crider stole Martz's car with Lucky still inside. It happened in the parking lot of the Tractor Supply store in Mount Pleasant. The fugitive was caught a week later in North Carolina after a high-speed chase, but there was no sign of Lucky. Deputies said Crider told detectives he let Lucky go at a rest stop off I-95 in North Carolina, but dozens of police searches turned up empty. 'This has really taken a toll on him, and it would be nice to let Mr. Crider know that,' Folino said. As Folino and her dad brace themselves for their day in court, they're holding out hope their beloved Lucky is still alive. 'It's the unknowing that has been very painful,' Folino said. The family plans on going to Crider's preliminary hearing. Folino is asking anyone who thinks they've spotted Lucky to post it to the Facebook page, Bring Lucky Home to PA, where they'll look into it. Download the FREE WPXI News app for breaking news alerts. Follow Channel 11 News on Facebook and Twitter. | Watch WPXI NOW
