It a term used by men who frequent Clapham Common in the early hours of the morning, when apprehended by the local constabulary they protest that they were taking the dog for a walk
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In fact no canine is or was ever present
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It is usually a member of the Horse Guards and a senior Cival Servant who are apprehended
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It makes you proud to be British
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