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KC Art Club Gallery Exhibition
Lilian Cheviot's study of the Schipperke Champion Queen of Clubs
The Kennel Club Art Gallery, has launched a new exhibition entitled ‘Two Dissimilar Breeds: The French Bulldog & Schipperke in Art’.

The show opens on 22nd February and runs until 11th June 2010. On show is a wide range of art and ephemera including, paintings, bronze sculptures and porcelain models that shed light on two lesser known dog breeds, dissimilar but both fit for a specific function.
 
Highlights of some of the Schipperke items on display include a Lilian Cheviot portrait of celebrated champion dog ‘Queen of Clubs’, a portrait of Champion ‘Yaap’ by Frances Fairman and a portrait of Champion ‘Pudi of Moorehaven’ by Julie Brenan, who was the only Schipperke to win a Best in Show award at a major Championship dog show. Also on exhibit is a huge selection of medals, commemorative spoons and bronze sculptures, as well as a pair of painted wooden clogs depicting the breed.

On show is a wide range of art and ephemera including, paintings, bronze sculptures and porcelain models that shed light on two lesser known dog breeds, dissimilar but both
fit for a specific function.
Many French Bulldog items are on display, such as an extensive collection of paintings and prints by artists including Arthur Heyer, Maud Earl, Marguerite Kirmse and Vernon Stokes. Porcelain models made by Copenhagen, Nymphenberg, Meissen and Rosenthal are also on show, and a soft toy collection, including an example by Steiff can be found, as well as an array of ephemera including clocks, jewellery, a set of working nightlights, toys, bell pushes, cigarette lighters and even crumb brushes.
 
The Kennel Club Art Gallery is open Monday to Friday from 9.30am - 4.30pm by appointment and is free of charge. To arrange a visit, please telephone 020 7518 1064 or email artgallery@thekennelclub.org.uk.

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Applications open for MMI research grants

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 RCVS' Mind Matters Initiative (MMI) has launched round two of its veterinary mental health research grants.

Researchers have until 11.59pm on Wednesday, 28 May 2025 to apply for a grant for research which reflects MMI's 2025 focus areas.

Only one Impact Grant was awarded last year, and so this year there are two Discovery Grants and one Impact Grants available. Each Discovery Grant is worth £5,000 and the Impact Grant is worth £15,000.

For more information or to apply, email researchgrants@rcvs.org.uk to contact the MMI team.

 

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BBC Radio 4 documentary addresses corporate fees

BBC Radio 4's File on 4 Investigates has released a documentary exploring how corporate-owned veterinary practices may be inflating bills to increase profit.

Released on 15 April, 'What's Happening To Your Vet Bills?' revealed the policies which many corporate groups have in place to increase their profits. This included targets and upgrades which veterinary teams are tasked with meeting on a regular basis.

It also features Anrich Vets, an independently-owned practice based in Wigan. Following the case of Staffordshire terrier Benjy, who is diagnosed with a tumour, the documentary shares how the team were able to offer contextualised care and advice to make the procedure as affordable as possible for his owners.

The documentary can be heard on demand on BBC iPlayer.