Man's Best Friend: The Hidden Treasures of the Kennel Club Collection

(Hardback)

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INSIDE THE WORLD'S OLDEST KENNEL CLUB'S INCREDIBLE CANINE COLLECTION

In the depths of London's Mayfair lies a hidden archive of extraordinary treasures - a huge collection of over two million dog-related photos and artwork amassed over the last 150 years. The Royal Kennel Club is the oldest and most illustrious such organisation in the world, and its collection of canine curiosities and artwork gives a unique insight into the strong bond between humans and dogs from Victorian times onwards. This book showcases 140 funny, unusual and heartwarming vintage photos and illustrations, most of which have never been seen by the public before, accompanied by text telling the stories behind the images.

From moving photos of soldiers' companion dogs in the trenches of the First World War to a rare photogravure of 'Dandy', the winner of the first organised dog show in 1859, this book is an original and stylish gift for dog and art lovers alike.

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The Royal Kennel Club is the largest organisation in the UK devoted to dog health, welfare and training - and the oldest such body in the world. It also organises and host Crufts, the world's largest dog show.