Among the many treasures of the Royal Photograph Collection at Windsor Castle is a small album entitled The Property of the Queen Photographs of Dogs in the Royal Kennel, Windsor. Taking this as its starting point, this charming book brings together over 160 affectionate, amusing and often wholly unknown images of the canine companions who have played a role in both the public and private lives of the Royal Family, from Queen Victoria to the present day.With the advent of photography, proud owners could record their favourite pets at work, rest and play. In this book, dogs take centre stage riding in carriages, on board the royal yacht, on guard duty at Windsor Castle and in the arms of monarchs, consorts, princes and princesses. There are pugs and Pomeranians, dachshunds and greyhounds, spaniels and Labradors. There are Queen Victoria's beloved collies, Sharp and Noble. There is King Edward VII's beloved if disreputable Caesar, who was allowed to walk behind his master's coffin in the funeral procession; and Looty, who was probably the first Pekingese in Britain.Paintings and works of art from the Royal Collection complete the story, and the book comes up to date with the famous Welsh corgis such as Dookie, Her Majesty The Queen's first corgi, and Susan, from whom all of The Queen's corgis are descended.