Bruce Fogle
Encyclopedia
Bruce Fogle is a veterinarian
and prolific author. Canadian
by birth, he has lived and worked in London
for many years.
Foggle was born in Toronto
, where he grew up and was educated. He graduated in 1970 with a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from the Ontario Veterinary College
, University of Guelph
in nearby Guelph
, Ontario
. After graduation, Fogle worked as a vet for the Zoological Society of London
at London Zoo
. In 1973 Fogle set up his own practice, the Portman Veterinary Clinic.
Outside his profession, Fogle is the co-founder and vice-chairman of the charity Hearing Dogs for Deaf People
, a founding member of the Society for Companion Animal Studies in the United Kingdom
, and the Delta Society in the United States
. He has written dozens of books about dogs and cats, including encyclopaedias of breeds and how to care for and live with these animals.
Fogle has also been Veterinary Consultant to Microsoft Encarta, and Veterinary Advisor to the Encyclopædia Britannica
.
For many years Fogle appeared regularly on Jimmy Young
's BBC Radio 2
show. He continues the same role on Jeremy Vine
's radio show. In 2004, he was appointed a Member of the Order of the British Empire
.
Fogle is married to the actress Julia Foster
, and they have three children: Emily, Tamara, and Ben
.
Veterinarian
A veterinary physician, colloquially called a vet, shortened from veterinarian or veterinary surgeon , is a professional who treats disease, disorder and injury in animals....
and prolific author. Canadian
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
by birth, he has lived and worked in London
London
London is the capital city of :England and the :United Kingdom, the largest metropolitan area in the United Kingdom, and the largest urban zone in the European Union by most measures. Located on the River Thames, London has been a major settlement for two millennia, its history going back to its...
for many years.
Foggle was born in Toronto
Toronto
Toronto is the provincial capital of Ontario and the largest city in Canada. It is located in Southern Ontario on the northwestern shore of Lake Ontario. A relatively modern city, Toronto's history dates back to the late-18th century, when its land was first purchased by the British monarchy from...
, where he grew up and was educated. He graduated in 1970 with a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from the Ontario Veterinary College
Ontario Veterinary College
The Ontario Veterinary College is the oldest and one of the most well known veterinary school in Canada and North America. It is located on the campus of the University of Guelph in Guelph, Ontario...
, University of Guelph
University of Guelph
The University of Guelph, also known as U of G, is a comprehensive public research university in Guelph, Ontario, Canada. It was established in 1964 after the amalgamation of Ontario Agricultural College, the Macdonald Institute, and the Ontario Veterinary College...
in nearby Guelph
Guelph
Guelph is a city in Ontario, Canada.Guelph may also refer to:* Guelph , consisting of the City of Guelph, Ontario* Guelph , as the above* University of Guelph, in the same city...
, Ontario
Ontario
Ontario is a province of Canada, located in east-central Canada. It is Canada's most populous province and second largest in total area. It is home to the nation's most populous city, Toronto, and the nation's capital, Ottawa....
. After graduation, Fogle worked as a vet for the Zoological Society of London
Zoological Society of London
The Zoological Society of London is a charity devoted to the worldwide conservation of animals and their habitats...
at London Zoo
London Zoo
London Zoo is the world's oldest scientific zoo. It was opened in London on 27 April 1828, and was originally intended to be used as a collection for scientific study. It was eventually opened to the public in 1847...
. In 1973 Fogle set up his own practice, the Portman Veterinary Clinic.
Outside his profession, Fogle is the co-founder and vice-chairman of the charity Hearing Dogs for Deaf People
Hearing Dogs for Deaf People
Hearing Dogs for Deaf People is a British charitable organisation founded in 1982.-External links and references:*...
, a founding member of the Society for Companion Animal Studies in the United Kingdom
United Kingdom
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandIn the United Kingdom and Dependencies, other languages have been officially recognised as legitimate autochthonous languages under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages...
, and the Delta Society in the United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
. He has written dozens of books about dogs and cats, including encyclopaedias of breeds and how to care for and live with these animals.
Fogle has also been Veterinary Consultant to Microsoft Encarta, and Veterinary Advisor to the Encyclopædia Britannica
Encyclopædia Britannica
The Encyclopædia Britannica , published by Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc., is a general knowledge English-language encyclopaedia that is available in print, as a DVD, and on the Internet. It is written and continuously updated by about 100 full-time editors and more than 4,000 expert...
.
For many years Fogle appeared regularly on Jimmy Young
Jimmy Young (disc jockey)
Sir Jimmy Young CBE was a British singer, disc jockey and radio interviewer.-Early life:...
's BBC Radio 2
BBC Radio 2
BBC Radio 2 is one of the BBC's national radio stations and the most popular station in the United Kingdom. Much of its daytime playlist-based programming is best described as Adult Contemporary or AOR, although the station is also noted for its specialist broadcasting of other musical genres...
show. He continues the same role on Jeremy Vine
Jeremy Vine
Jeremy Guy Vine is a British author, journalist and news presenter for the BBC. He is known for his direct interview style and exclusive reporting from war-torn areas throughout Africa...
's radio show. In 2004, he was appointed a Member of the Order of the British Empire
Order of the British Empire
The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire is an order of chivalry established on 4 June 1917 by George V of the United Kingdom. The Order comprises five classes in civil and military divisions...
.
Fogle is married to the actress Julia Foster
Julia Foster
Julia Foster is a British actress.Foster's credits include the films The Bargee with Harry H. Corbett, Alfie with Michael Caine, Half a Sixpence with Tommy Steele, and Percy with Hywel Bennett...
, and they have three children: Emily, Tamara, and Ben
Ben Fogle
Ben Fogle is an English television presenter, adventurer and writer.-Early life:Fogle is the son of actress Julia Foster and broadcasting veterinary surgeon Bruce Fogle...
.