Home comforts

It’s not too late to tell us about your Great British Dog for the chance to win yourself some exclusive prizes

When everything in our lives is changing, it’s reassuring to know you have a dependable home companion in your beloved dog. Whether they’re haring round the garden as you tend to your flowerbeds or luxuriating on the grass as you enjoy the warmer weather together, they make every part of our domestic lives so much happier.

Indeed, the Great British Dogs website, sponsored by dog food brand Winalot, has been inundated with hundreds of wonderful stories about the nation’s furry friends. They’ve shown us how dogs bring joy to countless families every single day, and how many of them have been there for their owners during some incredibly difficult points in their lives.

Olympic gold-medallist and long-time dog owner Greg Rutherford has set the stage with a heart-warming tale about his beloved pooches Murphy and Gus. For Greg, “having dogs creates the perfect family,” and he thinks “learning how to care for an animal” has especially benefitted his two young sons as they grow up.

If you follow Greg’s lead and tell us about your precious pets, they could have pride of place on the website alongside other Great British

Dogs. They’ll also be in with a chance of winning Dog of the Month, which comes with a bundle of amazing prizes, including Winalot pouches as well as a personalised dog bed and bowl. Check out these two adorable stories to get you inspired.