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Pomeranian is fastest dog on two legs
pomeranian running
Jiff, a pomeranian from California, has been unveiled as the fastest dog on two legs.
Jiff from California is recognised as record-breaker

A pomeranian from California has been unveiled as the fastest dog on two legs.

Jiff, from Los Angeles, practices daily and has now been recognised by Guinness World Records as the fastest dog to run only on his front or back paws. To set the record he had to complete two challenges in under 10 seconds for each - to run 10 metres on his hind legs and to run five metres on his front paws. He managed both on his first attempt - running 10 metres, equivalent to 9.1 yards, on his back paws in 6.56 seconds and five metres (4.55 yards) on his front legs in 7.76 seconds.

But running is not his only talent. He has also been trained to shake hands, bow, ride a skateboard, cover his eyes, close doors and even stamp his own autograph. He has already appeared in TV advertisements and taken a starring role in a Katy Perry music video, and has 1.3 million likes on Facebook, more than 230,000 Instagram followers and 14,000 Twitter followers.

Guinness World Records editor-in-chief, Craig Glenday, said: “When Jiff first walked into our offices, we weren’t even sure he was real! He looks like a living, breathing cuddly toy. He might be tiny but he’s got a huge personality, and his wealth of talents can’t be doubted. He certainly deserves his place in the new Guinness World Records book, which is particularly special this year because it marks our 60th anniversary."

Jiff’s owners have asked to remain anonymous, not wishing to draw attention away from their celebrity dog.

The record breaking pooch will appear in the Guinness World Records annual, to be released in September. See Jiff in action at http://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/news/2014/8/video-introducing-jiff-the-fastest-dog-on-two-paws-59860 .

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Antibiotic Amnesty survey opens

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 The Responsible Use of Medicines Alliance - Companion Animal and Equine (RUMA - CA&E) has launched a survey which seeks to measure the success of this year's Antibiotic Amnesty campaign.

Its results will help the group to calculate how many unused or out-of-date antibiotics were returned as part of the campaign throughout November. Practices are also asked how they engaged with clients to raise awareness of the issue.

Participating practices can enter a prize draw to win up to 100 in vouchers for taking part. Further prizes from BSAVA and Webinar Vet will be available for practices with the best input.

The survey takes a few minutes to complete and will be running throughout December. It can be accessed via this link

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Bluetongue cases lead to restricted zone extension

Following the detection of new cases of bluetongue virus serotype 3 (BTV-3), the restricted zone has been extended to include additional parts of Hampshire, Wiltshire, Oxfordshire and North Yorkshire, as well as Bournemouth, Christchurch, Poole and part of Dorset.

The zone now covers 28 counties and unitary authorities in England. As of 16 December, 185 cases of BTV-3 have been confirmed in England and Wales during the current vector period.

Bluetongue is a notifiable disease. Suspected cases must be reported on 03000 200 301 in England or 03003 038 268 in Wales. In Scotland, suspected cases should be reported to the local field services office. Suspected cases in Northern Ireland should be reported to the DAERA Helpline on 0300 200 7840 or by contacting the local DAERA Direct Veterinary Office.

A map of the area where movement restrictions apply can be found here.