…extends from the Delmarva Peninsula to southwestern Cape Cod. Image: “Dollie” by Nadi Spencer, winner of National Purebred Dog Day’s First Annual Fine Art/Poster competition in 2016 NadiSpencer.com https://www.facebook.com/dogartbynadi http://www.cafepress.com/dogartbynadi…
…lamb. Large, but athletic, fiercely protective and affectionate with children, the Estrela is one of dogdom’s lesser known gems. Image: Estrela Mountain Dog by Lee Ann Shepard https://www.facebook.com/L.A.ShepardArt http://fineartamerica.com/art/all/l.a.shepard/all https://www.etsy.com/shop/TheDogLover…
…that the breed is a good fit are rewarded with a dog eager to be an active participant in family life. Image: Sussex Spaniel by LA Shepard/thedoglover https://www.facebook.com/L.A.ShepardArt http://fineartamerica.com/art/all/l.a.shepard/all https://www.etsy.com/shop/TheDogLover…
…was over. Happily, the Great Dane (as in the canine) remains a beloved breed whose time will never be over. Image: Great Dane by L. A. Shepherd www.facebook.com/L.A.ShepardArt http://fineartamerica.com/profiles/lee-ann-shepard.html www.etsy.com/shop/TheDogLover…
…dogs (we presume he means professional soccer). Leave it to a frisky Beagle to make his point as seen in the video below. Beagle by LA Shepard/thedoglover https://www.facebook.com/L.A.ShepardArt http://fineartamerica.com/art/all/l.a.shepard/all https://www.etsy.com/shop/TheDogLover…
…but a “bb” liver to a “Bb” – liver-factored black may produce both colors. We’re going to lie down, now. “The Circle Of Life” by Anne Zoutsos http://www.azpaintings.com azpaintings.blogspot.com http://www.facebook.com/AnneZoutsosArtist…
…breed to start the road to AKC recognition. As of this writing, the Bolonka is listed as an FSS breed. Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonka by Lee Ann Shepard https://www.facebook.com/L.A.ShepardArt http://fineartamerica.com/art/all/l.a.shepard/all https://www.etsy.com/shop/TheDogLover…
…dog to a second place prize at the Alexandra Palace Show in 1875. Image: “Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Black and Tan in Snow” by LA Shepherd www.facebook.com/L.A.ShepardArt http://fineartamerica.com/profiles/lee-ann-shepard.html www.etsy.com/shop/TheDogLover …
…that when Eliphalet Remington began to design and build a better flintlock rifle, he consulted an English Setter first. Just saying. English Setter portrait by LA Shepard/thedoglover https://www.facebook.com/L.A.ShepardArt http://fineartamerica.com/art/all/l.a.shepard/all https://www.etsy.com/shop/TheDogLover…
…theirs the longest traceable bloodlines in the records of the breed. We stand corrected if a Lab fancier knows otherwise… Image: “California Dreamers” by Molly A Poole http://www.granitedog.com http://fineartamerica.com https://www.facebook.com/MollyPooleArtist?fref=ts…
…often with tremendous bursts of speed, and they can work independently, or with commands that come in the way of whistles, gestures or verbal commands. LA Shepard/thedoglover https://www.facebook.com/L.A.ShepardArt http://fineartamerica.com/art/all/l.a.shepard/all https://www.etsy.com/shop/TheDogLover…
…it’s not desirable, and a complete lack of a mask is a disqualification in a show ring. Image: “Leonberger Puppy In Autumn” by Lee Ann Shepard https://www.facebook.com/L.A.ShepardArt http://fineartamerica.com/art/all/l.a.shepard/all https://www.etsy.com/shop/TheDogLover …
…the Deutscher Retriever Club. The breed may not be the Top Dog in Germany, but it is gaining ground. Image: Yellow Lab Blue Wake by Molly Poole http://www.granitedog.com http://fineartamerica.com https://www.facebook.com/MollyPooleArtist?fref=ts…
…the lips.” Personally, we love a good nose. It gives us more to work with when kidding and “honking” an epic proboscis. Spinone Italiano by LA Shepard/thedoglover https://www.facebook.com/L.A.ShepardArt http://fineartamerica.com/art/all/l.a.shepard/all https://www.etsy.com/shop/TheDogLover…
…merles. Those interested in this topic will want to read the work of Sarah Murphy & Leigh Anne Clark. Image: Blue Merle Smooth Collie by LA Shepherd www.facebook.com/L.A.ShepardArt http://fineartamerica.com/profiles/lee-ann-shepard.html www.etsy.com/shop/TheDogLover…
…says so: “Many Tollers have a slightly sad or worried expression when they are not working.” Perhaps Toller owners can tell us why? LA Shepard/thedoglover https://www.facebook.com/L.A.ShepardArt http://fineartamerica.com/art/all/l.a.shepard/all https://www.etsy.com/shop/TheDogLover …
…to separate the varieties and all but the Laekenois was given separate breed status. Presently, the Laeken is in the miscellaneous class. Belgian Laekenois by LA Shepard/thedoglover https://www.facebook.com/L.A.ShepardArt http://fineartamerica.com/art/all/l.a.shepard/all https://www.etsy.com/shop/TheDogLover…
…remember the old children’s song when looking at a Shih Tzu’s head: The wheels on the bus go round and round….. Image: Shih Tzu by LA Shepard/thedoglover https://www.facebook.com/L.A.ShepardArt http://fineartamerica.com/art/all/l.a.shepard/all https://www.etsy.com/shop/TheDogLover…
…It is said that “nature created this breed. He was made by the mountains and wind.” Who can argue with this? Image: Pyrenean Shepherd by LA Shepherd www.facebook.com/L.A.ShepardArt http://fineartamerica.com/profiles/lee-ann-shepard.html www.etsy.com/shop/TheDogLover…
…for dogs that rely on more acute hearing. Show us your ears! (and name its type) “Basenji Burnt Orange” [hooded ears] by Alicia VanNoy Call – dawgpainter http://lvcall.wix.com/dawgart https://www.etsy.com/shop/dawgpainter www.dawgart.blogspot.com…