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Truffles season!

Truffles season!

Italian photographer Dino Frittoli and his wife Erika had been looking for a dog that would fit into their busy lives. They stumbled over the Lagotto Romagnolo, the former “duck dog” that over the years…

Puny the Healer

Puny the Healer

When Italian boat designer Federico Fiorentino got separated, all that was left from his former relationship was toy poodle Puny. Who not only shares his master’s taste in hairstyle but became his Alter Ego in…

A Bear of a Dog

A Bear of a Dog

Some dogs are bigger than others. And some may seem dangerous but actually are so kind that they couldn’t kill a fly. Francesco’s American Akita Mitch, 7, is such a bear, but as sweet and…

Dog Gurus exist

Dog Gurus exist

One lives in Ostuni, Puglia’s famous White City. Her name is Calliope and she’s a Pointer of 6 years. Iyengar yoga teacher Anna found her in her front garden one day, on the way to…

Mommy’s Girl

Mommy’s Girl

Her teenage sons wanted a dog in the house and Daniela was fine with it. Why family poodle Mia still chose HER as her favourite human and why Daniela doesn’t mind at all What’s extraordinary…

Murder He Barked

Murder He Barked

Their Sunday afternoons are best spent in front of the television, binge watching Netflix, cuddling and eating crackers. Squeezing in between Tamara and her husband Francesco: Poirot, 12 months old Dachshund. Lazy – always, naughty-…

A Heart for Animals

A Heart for Animals

“My objective in life is supporting animals.” Says Elisabeth from Germany who, after years of travelling the world, lives in Peniche today, beautiful quiet town on the Portugese Atlantic coast. The former director of Communications…

What’s up doc?

What’s up doc?

“What do you do when your Labrador puppy of eight months gets diagnosed a severe form of dysplasia concerning all four legs? You don’t have much of a choice but to help your pup get…

On the road again

On the road again

“I slept in my car, we just got up …” This is how Nazarena from Barcelona lives these days, it’s been four months now. The 23 year old language student is on a trip through…