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BGT judge Amanda had two special friends with her as she left her gig at Heart Breakfast in London – her rescue dogs, Minnie and Rudie. Last March, the animal lover revealed on her show that she bathe

Spring marks one of the biggest moments in the canine calendar: Crufts. In this issue, we offer some tips to get the most out of your visit... but most importantly come and say hello at the Your Dog s

He’s known as The DOGFATHER and TV’s top expert on the quirks of the canine brain . New CL columnist GRAEME HALL reveals the dogs who have shaped his own life and career

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