Country Life's Book Of Dogs
Throughout its 125-year history, Country Life has chronicled the nation's deep affection for dogs. This elegantly designed volume celebrates this bond, featuring seventy breeds classified by the Royal Kennel Club—from working dogs and hounds to toys and terriers. Each profile combines modern and archival photography with history and anecdotes, offering a canine-lens view of English country living.
Readers are invited into Britain’s most stately homes, including Badminton House and Windsor Castle, to see dogs romping in gardens and lounging in drawing rooms. The book also highlights breeds favored by the Royal Family and raises poignant awareness for those now considered vulnerable to extinction. Country Life's Book of Dogs is a tribute to the four-legged companions that complete the British countryside.
Details
- Pages: 348
- Hardcover
- Dimensions: 10" W x 10" D
- Released on September 16, 2025
About The Author
Agnes Stamp is Country Life’s Acting Deputy Features Editor, having contributed to the magazine across print and digital platforms since 2013. A graduate of Central Saint Martins, she has written for titles including Wallpaper*, GQ, and Horse & Hound. An avid equestrian and canine enthusiast, she holds a postgraduate certificate in veterinary business management.
The foreword is provided by Tony Allcock OBE, chairman of the Royal Kennel Club.
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Penguin Random House is the international home to more than 300 editorially and creatively independent publishing imprints. Their mission is to ignite a universal passion for reading by creating books for everyone. They believe that books, and the stories and ideas they hold, have the unique power to connect people, inspire change, and help shape a better future for generations to come.
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