…is made from cotton which is sheared to give it a smooth textured surface that feels like the skin of a mole. Image: Stabyhoun 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…
…alone that “far away” expression. When gazing upon this breed, remember the Pyrenean Bear if in doubt about a correct stop. Image: “Great Pyrenees” by LA Shepherd www.facebook.com/L.A.ShepardArt http://fineartamerica.com/profiles/lee-ann-shepard.html www.etsy.com/shop/TheDogLover…
…Standard that is based on documentation supplied by the Italian Kennel Club (ENCI). It can be read here. Cirneco Dell Etna In Watercolor by Pablo Romero http://1-pablo-romero.pixels.com/ www.etsy.com/shop/AnimalArtPosters www.etsy.com/shop/paulrommer …
…spotting birds, watching a flock, or scanning for predators. Eye shape matters. “Little Monkey Dog Portrait” by Dottie Dracos (Affenpinscher eyes? They should be “round, dark, brilliant….”) http://fineartamerica.com/profiles/dottie-dracos.html www.etsy.com/shop/DottieDracos http://dottiedracos.blogspot.com…
…former Czechoslovakia, and a stamp was issued in its honor in 1965, František had to be jumping like Jack Flash (double groan). Cesky Terrier 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…
…of a “Grafmar’s Cap,” that you’re willing to let us use here, we’d be grateful and happy to give full credit. Image: “Finnegan” by Alicia VanNoy Call http://lvcall.wix.com/dawgart https://www.etsy.com/shop/dawgpainter www.dawgart.blogspot.com…
…been the literal dog of his dreams. Image: “Dogs – Droolers Get The Floor”by Alicia VanNoy Call http://lvcall.wix.com/dawgart https://www.etsy.com/shop/dawgpainter www.dawgart.blogspot.com On Facebook at DawgArt Pet Portraits On Instagram @dawgpainter On…
…pear shape created by widely placed shoulders set in a low-to-ground forefront, shorter hocks, and a narrower rear. Image: “Sweet Little Bulldog” by Dottie Dracos http://fineartamerica.com/profiles/dottie-dracos.html www.etsy.com/shop/DottieDracos http://dottiedracos.blogspot.com/ …
…below is typical tolling behavior, but it’s fun to see so many in one place, and you might even hear a “Toller Scream!” Image 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…
…Wire Fox Terriers, and at first, were classified with sporting dogs probably because they were bred to hunt vermin. “Wirehaired Fox Terrier On Green” by Dottie Dracos http://fineartamerica.com/profiles/dottie-dracos.html www.etsy.com/shop/DottieDracos http://dottiedracos.blogspot.com…
…the village of Entlebuch and is believed to have descended from Molossus dogs brought by the Romans over 2,000 years ago. Entlebucher Mountain 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…
…acceptance by the Canadian Kennel Club until 2000, nor AKC acceptance until 2003. As they say, good things are worth waiting for. German Pinscher 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…
…breed standard and see illustrations of the two different types here. “Luke” by Alicia VanNoy Call http://lvcall.wix.com/dawgart https://www.etsy.com/shop/dawgpainter www.dawgart.blogspot.com On Facebook: DawgArt Pet Portraits On Instagram @dawgpainter On Twitter @dawgpainter…
…So kind, in fact, that Simon and Schuster’s Guide to Dogs rated the Norrbottenspets among the top 10 breeds for gentleness with children. Norrbottenspets by LA Shephard https://www.facebook.com/L.A.ShepardArt http://fineartamerica.com/art/all/l.a.shepard/all https://www.etsy.com/shop/TheDogLover…
…hotel barges carrying vacationers on the same canals on which they once carried cargo. One wonders if any of them include a Keeshond….. Keeshond 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…
…1501. Happily, it’s not a race. We’re lucky to have both breeds over five hundred years later. German Pinscher and Standard Schnauzer both 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 …
…eventually, the Kuvasz became more of a guard dog in town. This is as simple and short as we could make it. Image: Kuvasz 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…
…history behind Old Dan and Little Ann. Image: Redbone Coonhound 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 …
…Ira Gershwin song, “Let’s Call the Whole Thing Off” that you can watch here being sung by Fred and Ginger. Image: “Koolie Dog” by Robin Arthur https://robiniart.com/ www.facebook.com/robiniart instagram.com/robiniart …
…in the end, we think Bichon Frise means a white powder puff of a playful dog that’s stinking beautiful. Just saying. Bichon Frise 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 …