For some reason, the British love their dogs. At the County Fair, I reckon about 60% of people had a dog with them. Personally, I can't stand them and I've often fantasized that when I'm out cycling and a big dog bounds up with the owner saying "Don't worry, he's very friendly" I respond with "Don't worry, he won't feel a thing" as I frazzle the beast to death with a quick blast from my ex US Military Flame Thrower (which I just happen to have with me).