Author Biography: helenwalland

Many British breeds are named for the area in which the breed was developed. Strangely there are very few breeds from the south of England. Here we have some common and some unusual breeds with, I hope, some interesting facts about them.

This is about working and pet dogs in Britain.

If they have, you probably own more than one dog, take part in dog sports/activities and know much more about dogs than 'Joe Public'. How far down this road have your dogs dragged you? Take this test to find out. (British bias)

Having just visited this fascinating country I must share my experiences with you. Here are some questions on the natural phenomena around south west Iceland.

If you are 'mutt and jeff' you won't hear a 'dicky bird' - deaf so you won't hear a word. Check out these rhymes I heard at my mother's knee. (Warning, the rhyming word is often left off, just to make it trickier!)

Since agility was invented in 1978 in Britain it has become a very popular sport/hobby for thousands of people throughout the world. These questions relate specifically to the British agility scene.