Aside from the 'daily joy' dogs bring to our lives, are the many 'hidden extras' that even the most devoted dog owner often unwittingly takes for granted

One of the world's leading taxidermists creates his award-winning models in a former slaughterhouse in Orrell

Emma Gough has put her heart and soul into her dog grooming business, writes Emily Rothery

She used to have an imaginary dog, but now a schoolgirl from Burton-in-Kendal is proving to be a big hit with the real things.

Hundreds of pets take part in a volunary scheme to brighten the day for people in hospitals and hospices. Emily Rothery met one of them.

Residential housing developer Paul Brown on how Cody, a black Labradoodle, helped him rebuild his life

You might think it's a barking idea but this is what the best-dressed dog is wearing this season.

In the latest of our tales of remarkable dogs, Emily Rothery recounts the story a terrier commemorated on a mountainside for showing incredible loyalty.

Works by artists from Brueghel and Landseer to Jeff Koons and Ben Long are the focus of this season's main exhibition at Chatsworth House. Pat Ashworth reports

Sculptor Michael Kusz wings the praises of his unusual apprentice