…of about 10% of the pedigree dog population,” according to David Blake Knox, author of The Curious History of Irish Dogs. Image: “Paper Boy” by Michael Steddum www.michaelsteddum.com http://michael-steddum.myshopify.com/ https://www.facebook.com/michael.steddum…
…Prieto, if your eyes are focused on a Cirneco’s ears and you can’t look away from them, they’re probably too long. Cirneco dell’Etna 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 …
…group to be recognized by the English Kennel Club in the late 19th century as a native Irish Breed. Image: Irish Terrier In Watercolor by Pablo Romero http://1-pablo-romero.pixels.com/ www.etsy.com/shop/AnimalArtPosters www.etsy.com/shop/paulrommer…
…Pinscher, Affenpinscher, and a few breeds without Pinscher in their name (such as the Miniature Schnauzer, Giant Schnauzer, and Standard Schnauzer). German Pinscher by Anne Zoutsos www.azpaintings.com azpaintings.blogspot.com www.facebook.com/AnneZoutsosArtist…
…craftsmanship, and a time when people valued both. Could not the same be said of a dog breed? Image: “Golden Retriever Senior” 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 …
…the aforementioned information comes from a wonderful article written by Ricardo Saldana that appeared in the now-defunct Dogs in Review from 2013. Image: “Orange” by Alina Kremer http://michipetportraits.com/ https://www.facebook.com/pages/michi-design-unique-pet-portraits-by-Alina-Kremer/111630632184731 https://www.etsy.com/shop/alinakremer…
…known as the Dutch Barge Dog. Go back far enough, and the Volpino Italino and Keeshond may share ancestry. Image: Italiano Volpino by Pablo Romero http://1-pablo-romero.pixels.com/ www.etsy.com/shop/AnimalArtPosters www.etsy.com/shop/paulrommer …
…black and reddish brown, and to our knowledge, only two breeds have it in their breed standards: Brussels Griffon and the Affenpinscher. Image: Boerboel by Kimberly Santini www.paintingadogaday.com www.facebook.com/KimberlyKellySantini) http://paintingadogaday.blogspot.com…
…the overall balance of the Shih Tzu would be destroyed. Like the Puli, a well-balanced Shih Tzu should have no exaggerated features. Shih Tzu by Pablo Romero http://1-pablo-romero.pixels.com/ www.etsy.com/shop/AnimalArtPosters www.etsy.com/shop/paulrommer…
…might like to see a Beardie in action. This dog is “Vallarens Ulla Bella,” winner of a Herding Trial Class 1 in Austria: “Bearded Collie” by L.A.Shephard https://www.facebook.com/L.A.ShepardArt http://fineartamerica.com/art/all/l.a.shepard/all https://www.etsy.com/shop/TheDogLover…
…conditions and products, the Bolonka now has a long, shiny and wavy coat with big curls and a rich undercoat. “Henry” a Bolonka, by Molly A Poole http://www.granitedog.com http://fineartamerica.com https://www.facebook.com/MollyPooleArtist?fref=ts…
…Today, the breed is one of the most numerous and popular of the Laikas in Russia. Image: West Siberian Laika Art 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 …
…grins! Just check out some of the pictures we found here. If you have an AmStaff at home, share their picture? Image: “Ginger Smiles” by Christine Head www.MySketches.com https://www.facebook.com/pupsketches/ http://pupsketches.myshopify.com/collections/all…
…topic in this breed interests you, you may want to check out the post below on “Whitelies:” https://nationalpurebreddogday.com/whitelies/ Image: Welsh Corgi by Lyn Hamer Cook from DogArtByLyn www.facebook.com/PetArtbyLyn www.petart.net https://fineartamerica.com/profiles/lyn-cook…
…Bretagne. Which type of hound do you suppose it is? Answer: These dogs are short-legged scent hounds originally from Brittany. Basset Fauve de Bretagne 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…
…the United Kennel Club which is the original registrar of the breed, and has recognized the breed since 1927. Image: “Donut” by Alicia VanNoy Call – dawgpainter http://lvcall.wix.com/dawgart https://www.etsy.com/shop/dawgpainter www.dawgart.blogspot.com…
…understanding is that today, most of the Samoyed lines in the UK and America are related to those expedition sledge dogs. Image: Samoyed by LA Shepherd www.facebook.com/L.A.ShepardArt http://fineartamerica.com/profiles/lee-ann-shepard.html www.etsy.com/shop/TheDogLover …
…and white dog, particularly during the time of the Inquisition which was overseen by the order of the Dominicans. “It Came Upon A Christmas Clear” by Anne Zoutsos www.azpaintings.com azpaintings.blogspot.comwww.facebook.com/AnneZoutsosArtist…
…known to stick to a trail for more than 130 miles! You betcha we love Bloodhounds. You got one? Let us see yours!! Bloodhound 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…
…with the dilute coat colors of cinnamon and blue sometimes lose tongue pigment as they age and develop pink spots. “Giggles” by Alicia VanNoy Call – dawgpainter http://lvcall.wix.com/dawgart https://www.etsy.com/shop/dawgpainter www.dawgart.blogspot.com…