Dog and Leisure Edition 5

The Dog Paper

Winter 2026

The fifth edition of Dog and Leisure has landed on all four paws and is ready to race out the front door!

This winter, together with Volume 21 of House and Leisure (Roam), let’s get our boots on and go roaming through Deer Park Forest, the colourful streets of Cusco, and the stylish corners of Milan. Let’s dig into healthy meal plans tailored for your pup, explore wellness, and discover inspiring conservation stories. We uncover 101 reasons to spot new trends (move aside, Cruella), curl up for movie chats, and “paw” over cat columns.

CONTENTS

p3 Aii, paappiii / p4 Spotted. / p6 Roaming dog / p9 Because no two dogs are the same / p11 Wellness woofs / p12 Healthy hounds / p14 For a good c(l)aws / p16 Dog walk / p24 Dog movies / p26 The roamin’ empire / p28 Dog stuff, for you… and for them / p30 Doggie do’s

Jackets, scarves, muddy boots and the joy of roaming outdoors with the people – and pets – you love most. Tag along on our walk through Deer Forest Park with friends and fur family.

A little bit wicked, a little bit playful, the spotted trend is having a serious moment. Inspired by icons both real and fictional, this obsession with dots feels both nostalgic and avant-garde – a visual language of contrast, chaos and charm that’s making everyday objects feel just a little more wild.

From anti-poaching canine units to purpose-driven wine labels and rescue-focused coffee brands, these stories explore the power of connection – between people, animals and conservation. Thoughtful, collaborative and grounded in care, they show how everyday choices and unlikely partnerships can help protect wildlife, support communities and inspire meaningful change.
For the rainy walks and road trips – or cosy mornings at home – the playful ‘dog shop’ is for everyday rituals of life with dogs. Think practical layers, travel essentials, comfy textures and a few charming treats – all made for the shared moments of human and hound.

This doggie film round-up proves that dogs have long stolen the scene. Whether wandering through the wilderness, causing chaos at a dog show or simply offering quiet companionship, each story captures something timeless about loyalty, connection and the beautifully strange relationships we share with our four-legged family.

There’s something deeply familiar about the urge to roam – to chase curiosity, follow a feeling and see what waits just beyond the horizon. Through vintage photographs and quietly reflective writing, these poems capture dogs at their most instinctive and human all at once: restless, loyal, lovestruck, adventurous and always finding their way home again.

Diplomat’s Dog is rethinking pet nutrition through a deeply personalised, care-first approach. Built around tailored meal plans, human-grade ingredients and science-led wellness support, this is a brand focused on helping dogs live longer, healthier lives.

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Dog and Leisure Edition 5 is free with every copy of House and Leisure Volume 21 (Roam).