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London Dog Events
Akita, Adora, Winner of the Petplan Dog Star in the Making Award
at the Dog's Trust Honours held on 3rd June 2010
Welcome to London Dog Events. For events elsewhere in the UK, please click the events other counties. Don't forget to check out out London Dog Forum(LDF) Community Noticeboard where important general information for dog owners is posted.
If you know of an event that is not listed here or you are running an event you would like us to promote. Please do not hesitate to contact: andi@londondogforum.co.uk
A TERRIER’S TALE AT THE KENNEL CLUB ART GALLERY 6th February – 29th June 2012
Cabinet Cards courtesy of D Hockley Mrs Soane with Her Manchester Terrier 'Fanny'
by Johyn Jackson, courtesy of the Sir John Soane Museum
Manchester Terriers, one of Britain’s vulnerable native dog breeds, are to have an art exhibition solely dedicated to them from next month.
‘A Terrier’s Tale, the Manchester Terrier through History’ is coming to the Kennel Club Art Gallery from 6th February to 29th June 2012. It is the Art Gallery’s 21st temporary exhibition and coincides with the British Manchester Terrier Club’s 75th anniversary in 2012.
The Manchester Terrier was bred specifically in the 19th century for rat catching and was employed as the Royal rat catcher and awarded a Royal Warrant by Queen Victoria. Unfortunately in recent years the breed has fallen off the public’s radar and last year only 152 Manchester Terrier puppies were registered with the Kennel Club, in contrast to 39,964 Labrador puppies (the UK’s most popular breed).
The Kennel Club Art Gallery is bringing the breed back into the limelight with this special exhibition which will feature historical oil paintings, hand coloured prints, sculptures, vintage photographs, cabinet cards, medals and trophies.
On loan from the Sir John Soane Museum will be a portrait of Mrs Soane and her Manchester Terrier, ‘Fanny’ posthumously painted by John Jackson in 1831. The exhibition is made complete by the rat catching scene at the Blue Anchor Tavern 1850-1852 from the Museum of London - this historically significant oil painting features the Manchester Terrier, ‘Tiny the Wonder’.
Ciara Farrell, Library and Collections Manager at the Kennel Club said: “The Manchester Terrier has a unique and wonderful history in the UK and this exhibition will help to celebrate our charming yet vulnerable breed.
“We will be welcoming a number of fascinating exhibits and are delighted to have received some personal artefacts from Agatha Christie’s family. Agatha Christie was a huge fan of the Manchester Terrier, owning two herself, and in her book ‘Postern of Fate' she wrote about a Manchester Terrier based on the characteristics of her own dogs. The exhibition will be a must see for any dog lover, art lover or history enthusiast.”
A Terrier’s Tale runs from 6th February until 29th June 2012. The Kennel Club Art Gallery is open Monday – Friday, 9.30am – 4.30pm, by appointment.
To book an appointment or for further information please contact the Art Gallery on 020 7518 1064 or e-mail artgallery@thekennelclub.org.uk.
Free Microchipping at Wormwood Scrubbs – 9th February 2012
Parks Constabulary (sponsored by Dogs Trust) are holding a free dog micro chipping event on Wormwood Scrubbs open space next to the Linford Christie Stadium
Between 11.30am to 13.30pm
We will be chipping dogs from 6 months upwards and will also be handing out free neutering vouchers and free poop scoop bags and general information to all dog owners.
For more information please call the Parks Constabulary on 0208 7535999.
London Pet Show - 12th & 13th May 2012
Earls Court Two will come alive with hundreds of animals as the Pet Show comes to London.
The London Pet Show is a dynamic live event, packed full of hundreds of different breeds of animals, amazing live animal action displays and fun and informative talks and demonstrations.
With four exciting zones to discover featuring Dogs, Cats, Small Furries, Exotics and Aquatics, it’s the perfect opportunity for animal lovers to meet and learn about all different types of animals. Plus, goodies and gadgets for pets of all shapes and sizes.
Everything you could ever wish for, for everyone who loves animals.
Includes Discover Dogs, Discover Cats, Discover Small Furries, Discover Animals
Bark Britain - 20th May 2012
Join in the fun and help raise money for
Macmillan Cancer Support and Animal Cancer Trust
On the 20th May 2012 we are planning a sponsored dog walk to take place in each county across England, Scotland and Wales. We want to raise money for Macmillan Cancer Support and Animal Cancer Trust, and hopefully make this a record breaking event! Are we mad? Yes...Barking mad!
You can choose to take part in a 10 mile or 3 mile walk. If you don't have a dog, don't worry, everyone is welcome to join in. Entry forms will be available soon.
We are currently looking for team leaders in every county to help organise the walks in their area. If you are interested in helping, please contact us via email - barkbritain@hotmail.co.uk
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