at Elephant Hills, in Phuket. Aah, happy days!).Like me, they are art lovers at The Grove – they have all sorts of wacky art all over the place, including the elephant, and some topiaried dogs and bunnies, holding tennis raquets and footballs. During

-themed wooden bus and train sets – a nod to the current tussle between retro and modern trends.  The much-anticipated revival of the Cabbage Patch Doll and Furby find their place on Harrods’ deep shelves, alongside new favourite, the Boo Hou dogs. Harrods has

, a chase through the carnival and a dribbly dog to contend with. From the makers of Ice Age, this is a very colourful, fast-paced adventure, with sweeping 3D images over Rio, and a run of witty oneliners and visual gags, as well as featuring very

Can you summarise the plot of Claude In The City in ten words? A little dog visits the city and foils a robbery! Are you a dog-owner yourself? Yes, I have four dogs. Although they are so small they only make up the size of one big dog. I have two

into the ballroom, and the mischievous family dog, Lady Pom-Pom, is hot on his heels. And so begins a clandestine adventure where Sally and Paul have to hide among the guests on their quest to retrieve Mr Puddles.This is a sweet tale of sibling companionship has a

may prove a tad fearsome for very young viewers, but, hey, you can’t teach an old dog new tricks.Frankenweenie (PG) is in cinemas from October 17; see the trailer at www.disney.co.uk/frankenweenieMore frightfully good Hallowe'en films

Barn Cottage, NorthumberlandRural Retreats has an extensive range of child-friendly cottages and country houses on offer. Some welcome the family dog, too. All come with free hampers containing useful basics like milk and bread, as well as treats

the outdoor swimming pool. The village is surrounded by woodlands trails and coastal walks with some quirky sights along the way including a dog cemetery, Victorian viewpoint and Ghost Garden. Family suites from £220 per night with breakfast, portmerion

Castlemartyr Resort, CorkThe Castlemartyr Resort is just 25 minutes drive from Cork Airport and is a truly fairytale 17th century manor house. Set on Sir Walter Raleigh’s former estate, the resort has two gorgeous dogs, Earl and Countess, and guests

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