…Griffon. Interestingly, all are believed to have descended from the Smousje, a small, rough coated terrier-type dog used as a ratter. Image: Brussels Griffon 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…
…know differently, we’d like to hear it! Image: English Mastiff Puppies by Nadi Spencer, winner of National Purebred Dog Day’s inaugural Fine Art/Poster competition in 2016 NadiSpencer.com https://www.facebook.com/dogartbynadi http://www.cafepress.com/dogartbynadi …
…body and heart are spared the shock of warming that cold blood. Is this not the coolest thing ever? (Ha, a pun!) Greenland Dog 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…
…ever seen and added, that [Rex had been] “saving casualties that would most certainly have occurred but for his devotion to duty.” “Undercover” by Molly A Poole http://www.granitedog.com/ http://fineartamerica.com/ https://www.facebook.com/MollyPooleArtist?fref=ts…
…to get into a docking debate) since in some countries, the standard calls for a tail-less silhouette, while in Europe, docking is banned. Schipperke 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…
…to show their dog since the breed standard calls for the tail to lie flat and straight on the back. Top image: Pomeranian by LA Shepherd www.facebook.com/L.A.ShepardArt http://fineartamerica.com/profiles/lee-ann-shepard.html www.etsy.com/shop/TheDogLover …
…on bramble or branches. And you thought that tail just existed to show how happy a Lab is to see you! “Shore Runner” by Molly A Poole http://www.granitedog.com http://fineartamerica.com https://www.facebook.com/MollyPooleArtist?fref=ts…
…and be a fine family companion. There are believed to be about 5,000 dogs registered in breed club books. Image: Drentsche Patrijshond 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 …
…movies, and pop culture. Below is another piece about the moon and dogs: https://nationalpurebreddogday.com/over-the-moon/ Image: Chow Chow by Ron Krajewski appears with the kind consent of the artist www.etsy.com/shop/dogartstudio www.facebook.com/ronpaintspets…
…found in their mouths), and “patches” (a solid mass of black or liver hair containing no white hair) are a disqualification. German Shorthaired Pointer by LA Shepherd www.facebook.com/L.A.ShepardArt http://fineartamerica.com/profiles/lee-ann-shepard.html www.etsy.com/shop/TheDogLover…
…has been mis-categorized for the show ring. Can you guess what that breed is? It’s the Poodle, and that dog can hunt. Image: “Sacked by Molly Poole http://www.granitedog.com http://fineartamerica.com https://www.facebook.com/MollyPooleArtist?fref=ts…
…is the head to breed type? The FCI standard devotes no fewer than 451 words to describing the head and its components. Bracco 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…
…newspaper. It’s an interesting approach, and Newf owners and genetic junkies will want to read, “Historical analysis of Newfoundland dog fur colour genetics.” “Shelby” by Nadi Spencer NadiSpencer.com https://www.facebook.com/dogartbynadi http://www.cafepress.com/dogartbynadi…
…continued to breed only yellow pups from “Cowslip,” and together, these dogs were the basis of the Golden Retriever breed we love today. “Daydream” by Kimberly Santini www.paintingadogaday.com www.facebook.com/KimberlyKellySantini http://paintingadogaday.blogspot.com…
…breed its characteristic “what’s next??” inquisitive look. Happy or intense, playful, cocky, or highly irritated, it’s all there in those eyes. Image: Lakeland Terrier by LA Shepard/thedoglover https://lashepardart.com www.facebook.com/L.A.ShepardArt www.etsy.com/shop/TheDogLover…
…misunderstood dog. A good reason to do one’s homework before bringing home any breed (or any dog, for that matter). Image: Finnish Spitz 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 …
…that black dogs or cats are being overlooked because of their color. Good to know. Black dogs are beautiful. “Get it” by Michael Steddum www.michaelsteddum.com http://michael-steddum.myshopify.com https://www.facebook.com/michael.steddum …
…the same litter. Our thanks to Sandra Kretz for this very interesting information! “Strike” A Limited Edition German Shorthaired Pointer Print by Michael Steddum www.michaelsteddum.com http://michael-steddum.myshopify.com https://www.facebook.com/michael.steddum/media_set… …
…“Quirinal Dog” in the 1800s bears this out (The Quirinal was the Royal Palace in Rome, now the presidential palace). Volpino Italiano by Lee Ann Shepardhttps //www.facebook.com/L.A.ShepardArt http://fineartamerica.com/art/all/l.a.shepard/all https://www.etsy.com/shop/TheDogLover …
…In time, Stewart had an enviable pack of the finest English foxhounds, and beautiful country on which to conduct a hunt. Image: Norwich Terrier by Pablo Romero http://1-pablo-romero.pixels.com/ www.etsy.com/shop/AnimalArtPosters www.etsy.com/shop/paulrommer…