10 SEPTEMBER 1988, Page 25

Sir: Patrick Marnham's leak about the canine circumcision practised in

the Waugh household (Letters, 3 September) caused me to wriggle as I read it. But the effect on my dog! I have never seen a fully grown labrador curl himself up in such a tight ball, whereas he usually lies on his back, spread out at full risk to the world.

Jonnie Hok

Middle Oak Farm, Farnham, Surrey