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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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Dog Portraits - Tri Coloured Terrier Dog Portrait |
| In this commissioned dog portrait of a broken coated tri-coloured terrier Ann has projected his kind eye and typically sharp attitude. This was commissioned for a surprise birthday present. |
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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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English Pointer Dog Portrait |
| This dog portrait was commissioned as a sixtieth birthday present, to hang alongside others previously portrayed by Ann. |
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A Pair of Collies Dog Portrait |
| This mother and daughter duo of Border Collies are inseparable, both from each other, and from their owner. Ann was commissioned to portray them together by their owner in their typical poses whilst projecting their individual characters into the combined dog portrait. |
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Rottweiler Dog Portrait |
| In this portrait of a Rottweiler dog, Ann has projected his enquiring gaze, whilst depicting his puppy attitudes with two pencil remarques. |
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