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
What are feral cats – and can they be tamed?
By David Crookes published
Advice What are feral cats? Should you try and adopt them, or are they beyond training? We answer this and more
Best service dog breeds: Which canines excel at caring for humans?
By David Crookes published
Advice Benefiting people with disabilities, the best service dog breeds can provide assistance in all kinds of ways
Best dog Christmas sweaters: From novelty to personalized
By David Crookes published
Buying guide Get your pooch ready for the festivities with the best dog Christmas sweaters
How often should I brush my cat?
By David Crookes published
Advice Ever wondered "How often should I brush my cat?" Here's the answer...
FURminator Long Hair DeShedding Tool for Large Cats review
By David Crookes published
Review The FURminator Long Hair DeShedding Tool for Large Cats aims to remove lots of dead hair with ease
Poodle: Breed profile
By David Crookes published
Advice Overflowing with intelligence, the Poodle is a dream to train and makes a great fun-loving companion for active individuals and families
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel: Breed profile
By David Crookes published
Feature The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is loveable, sociable and a perfect companion, read on to find out if this pooch is for you
How does pet insurance work?
By David Crookes last updated
Advice Discover the different types of insurance policies on offer, how payments work and how you can make sure you get a great deal and save some money
Bichon Frise: Breed profile
By David Crookes published
Advice Bichon Frise pooches are not only adorable to the eye, but they are great for first-time owners
Bullmastiff: Breed profile
By David Crookes published
Advice The Bullmastiff may not look particularly friendly but these gentle souls are a joy to have around
Dalmatian: Breed profile
By David Crookes published
Advice High in energy, playful, and super intelligent, the Dalmatian is the perfect companion for anyone who leads an active lifestyle
HERTZKO Self-Cleaning Slicker Brush review
By David Crookes published
Review The HERTZKO Self-Cleaning Slicker Brush will make grooming sessions pleasurable for both you and your dog
10 oldest dog breeds in the world
By David Crookes published
Feature The oldest dog breeds have been around for hundreds of generations, going right back to ancient times
Best cat litter subscriptions: Never run out of litter again
By David Crookes published
Buying guide The best cat litter subscriptions deliver straight to your door, offering value for money and peace of mind
Bernese Mountain Dog: Breed profile
By David Crookes published
Advice While they may shed a lot, the Bernese Mountain Dog more than makes up for all that hair with their gentle and affectionate nature
Irish Wolfhound: Breed profile
By David Crookes published
Advice The Irish Wolfhound isn't just big in stature; he's a big-hearted softie who's completely loyal to his owner
Beagle: Breed profile
By David Crookes published
Advice Excitable yet gentle, the loving and adventurous Beagle makes the perfect companion for active individuals and families
Wickedbone Smartbone review
By David Crookes published
Review The Wickedbone Smartbone dogs toy allows your canine pal to enjoy the benefits of smart technology
Greyhound: Breed profile
By David Crookes published
Advice Loyal and gentle companions, there's so much more to the Greyhound then their long-standing association with racing
Samoyed: Breed profile
By David Crookes published
Advice Energetic and sweet-natured, the lively Samoyed makes the ideal playful and loving companion for the active adventurer
10 low maintenance dog breeds for busy people
By David Crookes published
Advice Think you don't have the time and energy to look after a dog? These low maintenance dog breeds might just surprise you
Akita: Breed profile
By David Crookes last updated
Advice The Akita is an intelligent and loyal breed, but they can be strong-willed and highly active, so they're best suited to experienced owners who love the outdoors
Shiba Inu: Breed profile
By David Crookes published
Advice A popular dog breed known for its unique appearance and mannerisms, the Shiba Inu can also be surprisingly feisty
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