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Dog Portraits - Three Yellow Labradors Dog Portrait
This multiple dog portrait illustrates three generations of yellow labrador bitches. This was commissioned for a presentation to their owner.
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The breed originated not in Labrador, but on the coast of Newfoundland in the 17th century. They were trained to bring in the fishing-nets through the icy waters for the fishermen and, in the early 19th century, were brought to Poole Harbour in Great Britain. These dogs were short-limbed, sturdy swimmers with short dense coats and an otter-like tail. They were so attractive that the fishermen had umpteen offers from Englishmen to buy them. The breed was instantly successful as a gundog. The Earl of Malmesbury was fascinated by these dogs, known at that time as Saint John's breed of water dogs and he started breeding them, calling them Labrador dogs. A heavy dog tax in Canada and the new quarantine laws in Great Britain caused a great reduction in the breed, limiting further breeding to be done without any more imports. Thankfully the ones already in Britain were of excellent quality and in the hands of serious breeders. Intelligent dogs, Labradors are easily trained, making them ideal for use in field sports, obedience competitions, as search dogs, as guide dogs and as hearing dogs. These dogs take a great pleasure in any of these activities. The skull should be wide with a defined stop with powerful jaws and a wide nose. The teeth should also be strong with a complete scissor bite. Medium-sized eyes should express intelligence and good temper in either brown or hazel colouration. The ears should not be heavy or large and hang close to the head. The neck should be clean, strong and powerful set into well-placed, long and sloping shoulders. The chest should be a good width and depth with a level topline. The forelegs should be well-boned and straight and the hindquarters well-developed. The feet should be round and compact with well developed pads and well-arched toes. The tail is the distinctive feature, being very thick towards the base, amply covered in short and dense coat with no feathering.
 
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Dog Portraits - Tri Coloured Terrier Dog Portrait 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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Dog Portraits - Weimaraner Dog Portrait Weimaraner Dog Portrait
Ann was commissioned to portray this weimaraner dog by his owners with two pencil remarques added to the main portrait illustrating him being licked by a young mare, and his new bassett hound companion.
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Dog Portraits - German wire-haired Pointer Dog Portrait German wire-haired Pointer Dog Portrait
This portrait of a hyper-active German wire-haired Pointer bitch 'Mud', was commissioned as a 60th birthday present for her owner. Ann has projected her busy disposition into the portrait.
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