Vulnerable breeds in KC exhibition

THE NEXT exhibition to be staged in the Kennel Club’s gallery will be dedicated to the British and Irish vulnerable breeds.
Running from August 26 until November 14, it will feature a wide variety of paintings, artefacts and ephemera all paying tribute to 24 rarer breeds of dog. 
Visitors will have the opportunity to see many works which have never been on public display before; work by well-known artists such as Arthur Wardle, Frances Fairman and F T Daws will be displayed alongside pieces by contemporary artists such as Stuart Mallard, Jessica Holm and Jane Howells.
Items of particular interest include a Field Spaniel trophy presented by the Maharaja of Patiala, a wooden plaque of the Smooth Collie Ch Gypsy Meg and an oil painting of Bonnie Prince Charlie’s Greyhound by John Wootton.
The exhibition is completed by a display of sculptures and ephemera including a life-sized model of a Manchester Terrier.

Photographs

A selection of early 20th Century medals and collections of photographs, both historical and contemporary, depicting many of the vulnerable breeds are also included. 
The breeds featured in the exhibition are: Deerhound, Greyhound and Otterhound, Irish Red and White Setter, Clumber Spaniel, Field Spaniel, Irish Water Spaniel and Sussex Spaniel, Dandie Dinmont Terrier, Glen of Imaal, Irish, Kerry Blue, Lakeland, Manchester, Miniature Bull, Norwich, Sealyham, Skye, Smooth Fox and Welsh Terriers, Cardigan Welsh Corgi, Lancashire Heeler, Smooth Collie and English Toy Terrier.
The gallery is at the KC’s London offices, 1-5 Clarges Street, Piccadilly, and is open, free of charge, from Monday-Friday 9.30am-4.30pm. The nearest tube station is Green Park.
To book an appointment or for further information phone 020 7518 1064 or email artgallery@thekennelclub.org.uk .

Conformation & movement seminar (£12.50) & KC hands-on assessment (1pm, £12.50), Christina Chapman.. Prices include lunch & refreshments. Karon Jackson 01543 451900, jackabyte@hotmail.co.uk

KENNEL CUB QUESTION TIME 4-06-08

Kennel Club Question Time session 4th June 2008
29-Apr-08

The Kennel Club is holding a Question Time session. This is open to all and admission is free. The session is intended to give you an opportunity to air views and question senior representatives of the Kennel Club on any issue affecting dogs and dog owners.

Thistle Hotel
East midlands Airport
Castle Donington
Derby De74 2SH

(Between J23a and 24 on the M1. Tel: 0870 333 9132)

Wednesday 4th June 2008 at 6.30 for 7.00pm

Panel members:

Ronnie Irving - Chairman, The Kennel Club
Bill Hardaway - Vice Chairman, The Kennel Club
Caroline Kisko - Secretary, The Kennel Club
Kathryn Symns - Executive Canine Activities Team
Bill Lambert - Health and Breeder Services Manager
Panel members will include a representative from the Health and Breeder Services Management Team which is responsible for the Accredited Breeder Scheme.

Tel: Tracey Harris 0870 606 6750 ext 281 for more details and tickets

Email: tracey.harris@thekennelclub.org.uk

So, if you have any burning issues you wish to air, or new thoughts and ideas on how we can move forward together to promote dogs in a positive light, book your free tickets now. Tickets are limited and available on a first come, first served basis.