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Ann Seward Animal Portraits
11 Coppice Hill
Bradford-on-Avon
Wiltshire
BA15 1JT
England
Telephone: +44 (0)1225 863344 |
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Pet Portraits - Black & Tan Terrier Dog Portrait |
| This pet portrait of small black, tan and white terrier bitch, illustrates her typically sharp and alert expression. She was starting to show signs of age. |
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| The terrier is a group of dog breeds initially bred for hunting and killing vermin. While usually small, these dogs are brave and tough with a lively, energetic, and almost hyperactive personality. Most terrier breeds were developed in the British Isles. They were used to control rats, rabbits, and foxes both over and under the ground. Some larger terriers were also used to hunt badgers. In fact, the word terrier comes from the Middle French terrier and before that the Latin terra, meaning earth. The gameness of terriers was exploited by using them in so-called sporting contests. Initially, terriers competed in events such as clearing a pit of rats. The dog that was fastest in killing all the rats won. Today, most terriers are kept as companion dogs and make great family pets. They are generally loyal and affectionate to their owners but can be "big characters" requiring a firm hand. |
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Black oriental cat portrait |
| This cat portrait was commissioned as a Christmas present to hang alongside his predecessor. |
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German Shorthaired Pointer Pet Portrait |
This pet portrait of 'Dotty' was commissioned to hang alongside her predecessor, and was given as a surprise birthday present to her owner, by her husband. |
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Black Cat Portrait |
| Ann has portrayed this black cat (known as the witch's cat) in a typical pose. There were also pencil remarques added of him hunting in the woods. |
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