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![It's a Wild Thang: World’s ugliest dog crowned in the US](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
It's a Wild Thang: World’s ugliest dog crowned in the US
Wild Thang, a Pekingese pup, has claimed honour after five years of competing.
![From farmer to greyhound guru: Thomassen's journey to success](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
From farmer to greyhound guru: Thomassen's journey to success
Cameron Thomassen celebrated as young achiever in greyhound racing.
![‘Dogs love racing’: Winston Peters won't rush decision to ban greyhound racing](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
‘Dogs love racing’: Winston Peters won't rush decision to ban greyhound racing
The racing minister won't rush a decision for fear of the government ending up in court.
!['He shouldn’t have died like that': Family dog fatally mauled in street](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'He shouldn’t have died like that': Family dog fatally mauled in street
Owner feels at fault for small pet being out but says dangerous dogs shouldn't be roaming.
![Dannevirke farmer wins title at NZ dog trial champs on final run before dog’s retirement](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Dannevirke farmer wins title at NZ dog trial champs on final run before dog’s retirement
One man and his dog from Dannevirke take home a special win from NZ dog trial champs.
![Stage set for Duke of Edinburgh Silver Collar Sunday](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Stage set for Duke of Edinburgh Silver Collar Sunday
Grande Vue Ace is aiming for another Group 1 victory.
![Frank Film Episode Five: Abbey and the Bull Breeds](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Frank Film Episode Five: Abbey and the Bull Breeds
Staffies, pitbulls, rotties, mastiffs – Abbey van der Plas, from Christchurch Bull Breed Rescue, gives hope and new homes to the dogs that often don't get a fair chance at life.
![Princess Kate's brother shares a rare family picture](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Princess Kate's brother shares a rare family picture
He credited his late cocker spaniel for giving him a family.
![China’s army tests gun-toting version of robot dog](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
China’s army tests gun-toting version of robot dog
Financial Times: Debut of the robo-dog which the army has equipped with an assault rifle.
![Dog walkers hot under the collar about proposed changes](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Dog walkers hot under the collar about proposed changes
Dog owners are hot under the collar about proposed changes to off leash areas at beach.
![Kennel cough in Northland: Rise in cases causing concern](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Kennel cough in Northland: Rise in cases causing concern
Northland vets urge dog owners to be vigilant as kennel cough cases rise around the region
![Woman finds the dog she took to be euthanised up for adoption a year later](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Woman finds the dog she took to be euthanised up for adoption a year later
'I have a lot of questions, but first and foremost, I want him back.'
![Kabosu, the 'doge' behind dogecoin, dies at 18](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Kabosu, the 'doge' behind dogecoin, dies at 18
Millions of fans, including Elon Musk, have been moved by the news of Kabosu's death.
!['Emotional toll': City euthanises 423 pound dogs in 10 months](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'Emotional toll': City euthanises 423 pound dogs in 10 months
Council says surrenders are up: 'Owners can’t afford to keep them or simply don’t care.'
![Help needed for Poppy the puppy to bloom](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Help needed for Poppy the puppy to bloom
Poppy the puppy had a tough start, but is ready to find a loving new home.
![Fahey powerhoue prevails: Opawa Susan reigns supreme in NZ Oaks](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Fahey powerhoue prevails: Opawa Susan reigns supreme in NZ Oaks
Opawa Susan was too good in the Rose & Thistle New Zealand Oaks on Friday night.
![Here’s what you need to know if you want to travel to the US with your dog](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Here’s what you need to know if you want to travel to the US with your dog
Take note of these new rules if you and your pooch are heading to the US.
!['Distressing' reports of dogs discarded from moving vehicles](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'Distressing' reports of dogs discarded from moving vehicles
SPCA says without enough information it's hard to bring people to account.
![Ponsonby Rd shooting victim starred in TVNZ reality show](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Ponsonby Rd shooting victim starred in TVNZ reality show
Production company mourns 'beautiful, kind and gentle person'.
!['Absolutely traumatising': Vet shares warning about dog collars](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'Absolutely traumatising': Vet shares warning about dog collars
'It's one of those things you never ever think is going to happen to you, until it does.'
![NZ's $1.8b pet boom: why dogs are now as spoiled as kids](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
NZ's $1.8b pet boom: why dogs are now as spoiled as kids
With dogs now viewed as treasured family member, owners spoil them more than their kids.