Industry News

Feb- 2013 -

8 February

Owner of animal DNA testing labs to appear at Crufts

Experienced genetricist and owner of Animal DNA Diagnostics June Swinburne will attend this year’s Crufts to help owners, breeders and enthusiasts learn about how DNA testing can make an impact on the future health of some dog breeds. Crufts sees the world’s largest collection of pedigree dogs assemble once a…

8 February

Retailers benefit from ‘meet the buyer’ event

Members of the Shop and Display Equipment Association (SDEA) started their year with a big sales push at its highly acclaimed ‘Meet the Buyer’ day. Held annually in central London, the event attracts some of the UK’s leading retail groups, and the one day event forged many new partnerships. One…

8 February

First dog signed up for Great North Dog Walk 2013

Ruben, a 17-week-old Hungarian Viszla, has become the first dog to sign up for this year’s Great North Dog Walk. Accompanying Ruben on the walk will be his family, made-up of dad, Simon, mum, Clare and two boys, Luke and Joel. Simon’s father Harry will also be joining in at…

7 February

Dates announced for London Pet Show 2013

This year’s London Pet Show will take place at Earls Court Two on 11 and 12 May. One of the UK’s largest pet showcases, the London Pet Show will this year feature dancing dogs, racing micro-pigs, rabbit show jumping and even skateboarding chickens. Some of the UK’s leading animal experts…

6 February

Compulsory microchipping for dogs to be introduced in England

It has been confirmed that microchipping will become a compulsory measure for all dogs in England. DEFRA has announced that, as of 6 April 2016, all dogs will be required to have a microchip, in a move hailed by veterinary associations across the country. The British Veterinary Association (BVA) and…

6 February

Survey shows more than half of Britain’s dogs allowed to sleep on owners’ beds

New research has indicated that a significant proportion of pet-loving Brits regularly welcome their dogs onto their beds. PetNet surveyed 2,833 dog owners on its website to find that 55 per cent of dogs are allowed to sleep on their owner’s bed. Jack Russell Terriers and Cavalier King Charles Spaniels…

5 February

Dog Rocks ceases Amazon supply

Dog Rocks has announced it will stop supplying stock Amazon Retail in the UK pet market following a successful year of sales. Despite the volumes sold, Dog Rocks has decided to end supply in the hope that, when stock is depleted, realistic RRP and MAP will be reinforced and the…

5 February

Verdo Horse Bedding sponsors double-gold Paralympian Natasha Baker

UK manufacturer of wood pellet bedding Verdo Horse Bedding has proudly announced its sponsorship of double gold-winning Paralympic dressage rider Natasha Baker MBE. The deal will cover all of Natasha’s horses and her entire London-based livery yard. The Paralympic champion remarked of the sponsorship: “Having previously used a wood pellet…

4 February

Long Paws to import Hennessy & Sons

Long Paws has announced it is now importing Hennessy & Sons’ range of luxury products into the UK and Europe. Designers of handmade Italian collars and leads, Hennessy & Sons has been absent from the UK and much of Europe for many years. Hennessy & Sons was founded in London…

1 February

More Th>n reveals Pet Pad of the Year

More Th>n Pet Insurance has revealed the winner of its inaugural ‘Pet Pad of the Year’ competition, which gives a whole new meaning to the expression in the dog house. The winning entry belongs to Wellington, a two-year-old St. Bernard, who lives in a half-storey replica of his owner’s house…