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Little and large dog walk
James Lusted with great dane Ruach

Tallest and shortest men walk chihuahua and great dane

The UK’s tallest man, Neil Fingleton, and one of the UK’s shortest men, James Lusted, took Pickle the Chihuahua and Ruach the Great Dane for a walk in London’s Green Park, ahead of the Kennel Club’s Discover Dogs event.

Discover Dogs, which will take place at Earls Court on December 9 and 10, will enable people to meet more than 200 breeds of dog under one roof.

The Kennel Club is reminding people to do their research about various dog breeds and not to opt for the fashionable or popular option. It says: “The dog for you is not always the one you think.”

Research by the Kennel Club found that one in ten people do not research dog breeds and which breed would be right for their lifestyle before they buy a dog.

Neil Fingleton took Pickle for a walk, while James Lusted took Ruach, highlighting the need to ensure the breed you buy is right for you.

The Kennel Club are keen to increase the population of native breeds such as the English Toy Terrier, as their numbers are declining due to fashionable breeds of foreign origin being far more popular, such as the Chihuahua.

People are invited to Discover Dogs by the Kennel Club to find the right breed for them, and to explore the differences between the nation’s 212 breeds.

Image courtesy of the Kennel Club

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Vets launch new podcast for pet owners

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 Two independent vets have launched a podcast to help owners strengthen their bond with pets. Dr Maggie Roberts and Dr Vanessa Howie, who have worked in both veterinary practice and major charities, are keen to use their experience to enable people to give pets a better life.

The venture, called Vets Talking Pets, provides advice and information on a range of topics, including how to select a suitable pet, where to obtain them and how to get the best out of your vet. Maggie and Vanessa will also discuss sensitive subjects, including end-of-life care, raw food diets and the cost of veterinary care.

The podcast can be found on all the usual podcast sites, including Podbean, Apple, Amazon Music and YouTube. 

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RCVS Regional Question Time heads to Edinburgh

The RCVS is to bring its Regional Question Time (RQT) to Edinburgh for 2026.

The event will take place at Novotel Edinburgh Park in Edinburgh on Wednesday, 20 May 2026.

It will begin with supper and drinks at 6.30pm, with an evening programme from 7.30pm. This will start with an update on RCVS' activities, followed by questions and answers with representatives.

RCVS is encouraging an 'open dialogue', in which queries can be raised in a friendly, informal environment.

While discussions are expected to be audience-led, the RQT is expected address major issues including the VSA, the CMA's remedy package and the VN Vision project.

Tim Parkin, RCVS president, said: "It's an important time for the professions, and I'm looking forward to meeting colleagues in Scotland as we navigate this period of change together so we can come out stronger."

Tickets can be booked here.