Dogs

McAuley takes reserve world sheepdog champion title in Scotland

Dean McAuley took the reserve world champion title of the singles competition and James McCloskey followed his lead, being crowned reserve world champion in the brace (two dogs) competition.

NORTHERN IRELAND 21 September 2026

McAuley takes reserve world sheepdog champion title in Scotland

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Antrim dog crowned Irish National Sheepdog Champion

Antrim dog crowned Irish National Sheepdog Champion

NORTHERN IRELAND 31 August 2026

Donegal duo hoping to get tails wagging at Sheepdog World Trial

Donegal duo hoping to get tails wagging at Sheepdog World Trial

NEWS 25 August 2026

Champion sheepdog bloodlines go under the hammer in online auction

Champion sheepdog bloodlines go under the hammer in online auction

Champion sheepdog bloodlines go under the hammer in online auction

NEWS 17 August 2026

Farmers and pet owners urged to protect animals during hot spell

Farmers and pet owners urged to protect animals during hot spell

Farmers and pet owners urged to protect animals during hot spell

NEWS 14 July 2026

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Recognising and preventing health issues in sheepdogs during peak temperatures

Recognising and preventing health issues in sheepdogs during peak temperatures

There are three degrees of hyperthermia – heat stress, heat exhaustion and heat stroke, the latter of which can lead to the death of dogs.

MANAGEMENT 6 May 2026

Pet-friendly spots: give your dog a dream day out

Pet-friendly spots: give your dog a dream day out

Visit these warm and welcoming cafés, pubs, hotels and open spaces around the country where your four-legged friends will feel right at home, writes Claire Murrihy.

TRAVEL 6 May 2026

MLAs vote for ban on hunting with dogs

MLAs vote for ban on hunting with dogs

The private members bill from the Alliance Party’s John Blair received support from 60 MLAs, with 15 members voting against it.

NORTHERN IRELAND 6 May 2026

Don’t forget man’s best friend in health plans

Don’t forget man’s best friend in health plans

Any working or family dogs should be included in the animal health plan with particular attention placed on regular worming and important vaccinations

ANIMAL HEALTH 6 May 2026

Teagasc sheepdog training in Mayo

Teagasc sheepdog training in Mayo

The seven-week course will focus on training the handler and the dog in unison.

SHEEP HANDLING 6 May 2026

Legal opinion sought on NI hunting ban

Legal opinion sought on NI hunting ban

The bill aims to prohibit hunting wild mammals with dogs, as well as ban trail hunting and terrier work in NI.

NORTHERN IRELAND 6 May 2026

Shepherd captivates kids at Mayo crèche

Shepherd captivates kids at Mayo crèche

The Chilean-born shepherd’s skill, and the attentiveness of Fleece to his commands, had his young audience entranced.

NEWS 6 May 2026

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Patrick and Valerie Sheehy: building better cows from day one

Achieving average weaning weights of 112kg doesn’t happen by accident. For Patrick and Valerie, it starts with calf management, high-quality nutrition and investing heavily in the first 70 days

Patrick and Valerie Sheehy: building better cows from day one

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