The Hermitage Dogs - Treasures from the State Hermitage Museum, St Petersburg

Dogs have devotedly served poor shepherds and mighty kings, and even the gods. Their hidden talents and capabilities are spoken of in the secret language of symbols and allegories. Working dogs and companion dogs, the favourite pets of the House of Romanov. Dogs in the religions of the world, in military history and in culture - all these topics are covered in a fascinating account. It is aimed at everyone who has a soft spot for our four-legged friends and is inclined to think of the dog as much more than just a domestic animal