Radio scripts written for programmes such as West of the Dyke, Today, Woman's Hour, Farm Fare, News From Wales and In Town Tonight on the subjects of dog shows, literature, canine behaviour, Welsh dogs and Hubbard's pet dingo, with relevant letters and notes.
'Miscellaneous' notes and sources,
The file includes an early book prospectus [c. 1837]; early journal articles, 1856-1902, including, by Charles Dickens, 'The Renowned Dog Caesar' in All the Year Round, 9 May 1863; and more recent notes, pedigrees, advertisements, letters and cuttings, 1932-1978, featuring canine anecdotes, breed characteristics, exports, working dogs, sport, shows, famous dogs, canine literature, illustrations and cats.
Dickens, Charles, 1812-1870
The file comprises a kennel book, 1908-1926, mainly for Chows and Japanese Spaniels [Chin], with some entries for Cairn Terriers.