David Crookes
David Crookes has been a journalist for more than 20 years and he has written for a host of magazines, newspapers, websites and books including World of Animals, BBC Earth, Dogs and Canines, Gadget and The Independent. Born in England, he lives in a household with two cats but he’s also keenly interested in the differences between the huge number of dog breeds — in fact, you can read many of his breed guides here on PetsRadar. With a lifelong passion for technology, too, he’s always on the lookout for useful devices that will allow people to spend more time with their pets.
Latest articles by David Crookes

Introverted dog meetup goes viral for playing out exactly as you'd imagine
By David Crookes published
News Far from converting these shy pooches into social butterflies, an introverted dog meetup looked rather uncomfortable

How to clean cat ears: Help avoid mites and infection
By David Crookes published
How to Kitties love to self-groom but you still need to know how to clean cat ears to help avoid many potential problems

Can guinea pigs eat apples? Dietary advice and feeding tips
By David Crookes published
Advice Can guinea pigs eat apples? We look at a question many people ask when considering what to feed these adorable pets

Heartbroken dog visits former home each day in search of family who died in Afghanistan quake
By David Crookes published
News A dog pines for his family after they died in a devastating earthquake which destroyed their house

WATCH: Stray dog in a gorilla enclosure sparks a zoo emergency
By David Crookes published
News This is the moment a stray dog in a gorilla enclosure escaped attack by the giant primates

Kitten ambush! Man finds 13 kittens on the side of the road after expecting to rescue only one
By David Crookes published
News Robert Brantley tried to save one kitten and ended up with a 13-strong litter

Three-legged Luna the Belgian Malinois abandoned after heart-breaking surgery
By David Crookes published
News Luna's injury meant she needed to have one of her legs amputated – and her owners walked away!

Vizsla dog breed profile: Training, diet, grooming and health information
By David Crookes published
Breed Profile Vizslas are energetic sporting dogs who adore having their human family around

How to make homemade raw cat food: Risks, cost and what to check
By David Crookes published
How To When discovering how to make raw cat food, there are some things to bear in mind

Kissing dogs can cause dental problems and ill health, an expert warns
By David Crookes published
News Pet owners told kissing dogs on the mouth can potentially cause infections and tooth loss

PetSafe FroliCat Cheese Automatic Cat Teaser review
By David Crookes last updated
Review The PetSafe FroliCat Cheese Automatic Cat Teaser allows your moggy to enjoy a stimulating game of peek-a-boo

New study reveals dog life expectancy by breed
By David Crookes published
News Flat-faced dogs live a third as long as Jack Russell Terriers according to researchers

Arrests made after dogs shot at a canine training facility
By David Crookes published
News Dogs were found to have been killed and buried at a training facility for potential military and police canines

WATCH: Man filmed kicking cat into sea faces up to 10 years in prison
By David Crookes published
News A man alleged to have kicked a cat off a Greek tavern's decking has been arrested

Do fish sleep? How to tell and frequency
By David Crookes last updated
Advice They seem to spend all day swimming but do fish sleep or are they really always on the move?

WATCH: Goldendoodle Gus rescues stranded otter pup
By David Crookes published
News Despite treatment for cancer and having three legs, Gus' swam into a freezing river to rescue an orphan baby otter

Major Biden dog bite incident was “played down”, documents suggest
By David Crookes published
News The Major Biden dog bite incident was not fully revealed last year, angering Secret Service agents

How often should I walk my dog?
By David Crookes published
Advice Wondering "how often should I walk my dog?". The answer is about to be unleashed!

English Mastiff vs Bullmastiff: Which breed should you choose?
By David Crookes published
Advice In this contest, it's English Mastiff vs Bullmastiff – two similar breeds with one big difference. Which will you choose?

Adopted Pit Bull smiling after settling in his forever home melts hearts online
By David Crookes published
News Hearts melt across the internet after seeing a Pit Bull smiling on his first night following adoption

English Mastiff Dog Breed profile
By David Crookes published
Advice English Mastiff dogs are big, loyal and affectionate dogs but they sure need lots of space

Watch: Sad Bulldog Becca finds forever home after heartbreaking video goes viral
By David Crookes published
News After a video of this sad Bulldog went viral, a family came forward to adopt her

French Bulldog vs Pugs: Which breed should you choose?
By David Crookes published
Advice French Bulldog vs Pug? On looks alone, it appears there's not much to choose between them but is that really the case?
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