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Martha Terry
Martha is an experienced journalist who is mad-keen on dogs of all shapes and sizes. After growing up with assorted liver and white springer spaniels, she enjoyed 14 years with two rescue dogs, one a street dog from Gambia who was abandoned at three weeks old. Now, her constant companion, whether by her feet at her desk or out running through the fields of Berkshire, is Fidget, an extremely energetic and habitually muddy black and white springer.
Also included in Martha’s menagerie are three rabbits, a hamster, two axolotls and a growing number of tropical fish. An ex-racehorse, Mac, completes the family.
Martha has written on topics as diverse as cloning a top horse, to travelling the world with your dog and the best canine GPS trackers. She is a regular contributor on canine, equestrian and rural matters for a range of publications including Horse & Hound, Country Life, The Field, The Times, The Spectator and The Telegraph.
When Martha isn’t busy writing about dogs and horses, playing with dogs and horses or thinking about dogs and horses, she loves skiing and ultra-running at a very low level.
Latest articles by Martha Terry
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32 dog breeds most likely to have separation anxiety
By Martha Terry published
Any dog may suffer from separation anxiety but some breeds may have a predisposition which means they need to be carefully managed from an early age
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32 tips for busy dog owners
By Martha Terry published
FEATURE These tips for busy dog owners will help your pooch flourish despite myriad demands on your time
![Lady holding cat](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/bYMtXJhe2wqnLZD9h4owNJ-320-80.jpg)
32 ways to be the best cat owner
By Martha Terry published
FEATURE Looking for tips that will help you be the best cat owner you can be? We've got you covered...
![Dog on surfboard in sea](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/JfKpcLNrb6HVm35rSBQGcQ-320-80.jpg)
32 ways to build more fun into your dog’s routine
By Martha Terry published
FEATURE Things getting a bit boring? Here's how to build more fun into your dog's routine
![lady cuddling new puppy](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ffhXJxLkAQACP9dJ28htui-320-80.jpg)
32 top tips for first time dog owners
By Martha Terry published
FEATURE If you’re new to pet parenthood, these tips for first-time dog owners should set you on the road to a perfect start together
![cat and dog staring at each other](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/YazHTwqxFDctZmD2qBom5X-320-80.jpg)
32 reasons why dogs are better than cats
By Martha Terry published
FEATURE The debate keeps raging on – but here are 32 reasons why dogs are better than cats
![Dog with gold credit card in mouth](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/jAcfugKiChEDpUL9ABwGYR-320-80.jpg)
32 simple ways to save money as a dog owner
By Martha Terry published
FEATURE Owning a dog is a long-term financial responsibility, but there are ways of paring down costs without skimping on health or welfare
![girl carrying corgi, smiling](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/TdXCJ45fKfdk87VKof2XAQ-320-80.jpg)
32 ways to be a responsible dog owner
By Martha Terry published
FEATURE Having a pup is an enormous joy and privilege, but it comes with the responsibility to look after the dog throughout its life, through thick and through thin
![Sloughi](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/kGSfCoawG8YkfQz7hQ8oZ3-320-80.jpg)
32 best dog breeds for warm climates
By Martha Terry published
FEATURE These are the best dog breeds for warm climates in all shapes and sizes.
![Model of Karl Lagerfeld's cat Choupette](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/KGNeM5pgEEqmpo2CDpon9V-320-80.jpg)
32 of the most famous cats
By Martha Terry published
FEATURE From cartoon heroes to space travellers and presidential pets, cats have written their names in the history books
![Lassie on the red carpet](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/h5R8RxTzAJLo8zPqfdzB2g-320-80.jpg)
32 of the most famous dogs
By Martha Terry published
FEATURE From Snoopy and Scooby-Doo to war veterans or the loyal companions of kings and heads of state, some extra special dogs through history deserve all the glory
![Animals and human sat in a movie theatre](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/G8jtghYqs4urHrK3dZvqqH-320-80.jpg)
32 movies every animal lover needs to see
By Martha Terry published
FEATURE Whether you’re a dog or a cat person – or simply love wild animals – you’ll want to check out this selection of animal-focused movies for all the family to enjoy
![Two girls walking dog: best dog walks in the US](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/AJ4TTv8acp7vfbrypLjMec-320-80.jpg)
32 best dog walks in the US
By Martha Terry published
FEATURE With so many to choose from, this is our definitive list of the best dog walks in the US
![sweet cat: 32 best things about owning a cat](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/j4bao496nYGaF33Pwsp6mB-320-80.jpg)
32 best things about owning a cat
By Martha Terry published
FEATURE Thinking of getting a feline friend? These are the best things about owning a cat
![Cat with owner: 32 worst things about owning a cat](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/EbAMxqH8mRk7y74K4YA4pS-320-80.jpg)
32 worst things about owning a cat
By Martha Terry published
FEATURE They may be one of the world’s most popular pets, but these are the worst things about owning a cat
![Women hugging dog on jetty: best things about owning a dog](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/DPg7kgsEXKTVLmvKqSh75A-320-80.jpg)
32 best things about owning a dog
By Martha Terry published
FEATURE They offer benefits to our physical and mental health and that's just two of the best things about owning a dog
![cat laughing: 32 funny things cats do](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/DX5HemR8ttrTPcXhbBoBBV-320-80.jpg)
32 funny things cats do
By Martha Terry published
FEATURE Whether it’s pouncing at your feet, sleeping on your laptop or making strange noises, here are 32 funny things cats do
![Pharoah hound on a rock](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/q5i78UPhScXUzpfc3hgJQo-320-80.jpg)
32 unpopular dog breeds
By Martha Terry published
FEATURE While people are going wild for French bulldogs, we've found 32 unpopular dog breeds we think you should know about
![French bulldog](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/U3UFdttbfTJLPVyLJ7rfVc-320-80.jpg)
32 most popular dog breeds
By Martha Terry published
FEATURE In demand and much loved, these are the most popular dog breeds that never go out of fashion – and some that are rocketing up from relative obscurity