Many incredible dogs have lived at National Trust places - and still do. This book tells their stories, from faithful Gelert immortalised in stone at Beddgelert and the celebrated Spaniels bred at Clumber Park, to the tiny Pekingese inhabiting Ightam Mote's enourmous stone-built to house Dido the St Bernard. Discover the dogs at the side of some of Britain's greatest figures, such as Churchill's Poodle Rufus, Agatha Christie's beloved " dog in a thousand" Peter and Thomas Hardy's tyrannical Terrier Wessex, who delighted his master but terrorised guests. You'll also meet the canine colleagues who live and work at the National Trust places today. Whether herding sheep, guarding historical homes or greeting guests, these faithful dogs continue the legacy of man's best friend to this day.
