A celebration of the many breeds of dog we love, as seen through the pages of Throughout its 125-year history, Here we see the romance of English country living through a canine lens. From Jilly Cooper and her rescue greyhound to Trudie Styler’s wolfhounds and many famous country estates, such as Badminton House, Belvoir Castle, Castle Howard, and Holkham Hall--as well as the Royal Family with their dogs at Balmoral, Windsor Castle, and Highgrove--the book offers an intimate look at Britain’s stately houses, gardens, and gorgeous countryside. Most of today’s breeds originated in Britain or were codified by the Royal Kennel Club, as covered by Also included are non-native breeds that have long associations with the Royal Family or the nobility--such as Pomeranians, Queen Victoria’s lifelong passion, and pugs, native to China but long an aristocratic favorite.

Autorentext

Agnes Stamp; Foreword by Tony Allcock

Zusammenfassung
A celebration of the many breeds of dog we love, as seen through the pages of Country Life magazine, from working the fields to romping through splendid gardens to lounging in beautifully appointed sitting rooms.