The Country Life Book of Dogs by Agnes Stamp (Hardcover)

"A celebration of the dog as seen through the pages of Country Life magazine, from working the fields to romping through splendid gardens and idling in well-appointed sitting rooms. Throughout its 125-year history, Country Life has chronicled Britain's love affair with dogs which have long been a regular feature. This elegantly designed volume features eighty breeds divided into sections based on Royal Kennel Club classifications: hounds, working dogs, terriers, gundogs, herding dogs, toys, and utility. Each breed profile includes modern and archival photographs along with a compete history as well as amusing anecdotes and lore. The book raises awareness about breeds that are considered vulnerable to extinction such as the winsome Norwich terrier, the stout bull terrier, or the resolute otterhound, currently ranked the most endangered British breed. While the book includes the most popular breeds on both sides of the Atlantic, it also profiles those that have strong British connections, such as native corgis, collies, and the many terriers. Other breeds with long British associations appear as well-such as Pomeranians, Queen Victoria's lifelong passion, and pugs, native to China but long an aristocratic favorite"--