Dogs
Information about the domestic dog:
Today’s dog can trace it’s origins to the gray wolf, which over the centuries had been domesticated by humans for help in hunting, herding, protection and companionship. It is believed the dog is the first animal to be domesticated, which began perhaps as far back as 15,000 years ago. Once the wolf had been domesticated into the dog, human realized that they could selectively breed the animal resulting in specific physical traits, resulting in the unbelievable diversity of dog breeds we see today.
The largest dog breed is the Irish Wolfhound, and the smallest is the Chihuahua. The most intelligent breed is believed to be the Border Collie. As the world has changed, the original use of dogs – for protection, aid in hunting and herding – has changed to be more focused on companionship, aid with law enforcement, care of handicapped individuals and companionship. Dogs have eyesight that is below that of humans, but their sense of smell far exceeds ours, which of course is why they are so often used to track scents and locate people.
One reason dogs relate so well to humans is that they have evolved to read our faces, and react to our expressions. They will also follow our gaze to objects and look to humans for guidance and assistance.
Alaskan Malamute – Signed Fine Art Print
Fine art illustration of an Alaskan Malamute (Canis lupus familiaris.)
Information about the Alaskan Malamute:
The Alaskan Malamute is a large breed of dog and member of the Spitz group - which are are a type of dog generally characterized by long, thick, and often white fur, and pointed ears and muzzles. The tails of these dogs are very distinctive as they are usually curled over the dog's back. Malamutes are commonly used to pull sleds and haul loads in the cold, snowy wastes of Alaska. While they do look similar to the Siberian Husky, they are very different dogs with distinctive personalities, anatomy and size. Their names come from a tribe of Inuit that lived in the upper western areas of Alaska. Their names were the Mahlemut. The dogs were used for a variety of purposes, such as hunting, pulling large loads, sledding and protection. It is the official state dog of Alaska. The poster is printed on matte, museum-quality paper with Giclée printing quality: • Paper thickness: 10.3 mil • Paper weight: 5.6 oz/y² (192 g/m²) • Opacity: 94% Buy a Digital Download
American Foxhound – Signed Fine Art Print
Information about the American Foxhound:
The American Foxhound is a scent hound and is related to the English Foxhound. The breed came from England in the 1600s. They were developed in Europe to hunt as a pack and, as the name implies, specifically for the hunting of foxes. The American Foxhound is somewhat taller and rangier than it's English relative. Both breeds are generally tri-colored (brown, black and white) although they can be almost any color. They are medium-sized dogs with a narrow chest and a long muzzle, which helps track the scent of the prey it has been pursuing. It is the official dog of the state of Virginia. The poster is printed on matte, museum-quality paper with Giclée printing quality: • Paper thickness: 10.3 mil • Paper weight: 5.6 oz/y² (192 g/m²) • Opacity: 94%
Basset Hound – Signed Fine Art Print
Information about the Basset Hound:
The Basset Hound is a short, stocky member of the Hound family of dogs. They are excellent scent hounds, and were selectively breed for the express purpose of tracking rabbit and other small game. The name "Basset" is derived from a French word meaning "low." The breed was developed in England and France where wealthy landowners would use them on hunts. They are of course noted for their loose fitting, dropping skin, and long ears - which are useful in directing scents into the basset's highly sensitive noses. Bassets usually come in bicolor or tricolor, with brown, black and white. They are very friendly, low maintenance dogs that are good with children making them extremely popular as house pets. The poster is printed on matte, museum-quality paper with Giclée printing quality: • Paper thickness: 10.3 mil • Paper weight: 5.6 oz/y² (192 g/m²) • Opacity: 94% Buy a Digital Download
Beagle – Signed Fine Art Print
Information about the Beagle:
The Beagle is a smaller breed of dog belonging to the hound group. It looks very much like a Fox Hound, but is smaller, shorter and the beagle's ears are softer. These loveable dogs are scent hounds. They were bred mostly to track small game like hare and fox. It is believed these dogs have been around some 2,000 years, but the modern beagle can be traced back to the UK in the 1830's. They are perhaps best known for their use on fox hunts England. Which, with the development of the nation and fewer open areas, along with popular opinion turning against such events, has lessened their use in this manner. They remain a very popular dog breed to own, and are known for their loyalty to their owners. Because beagles were trained to howl then locating game, they are less than ideal pets for those living in cities. The poster is printed on matte, museum-quality paper with Giclée printing quality: • Paper thickness: 10.3 mil • Paper weight: 5.6 oz/y² (192 g/m²) • Opacity: 94% Buy a Digital Download
Boston Terrier – Signed Fine Art Print
Information about the Boston Terrier:
The Boston Terrier is a breed of dog developed in the United States. It is sometimes called the "American Gentleman" and is an officially recognized breed by the American Kennel Club, and has been since 1893. It is believed that the dog's heritage can be traced back to a man named Robert C. Hooper, who purchased a dog that was a mix of a Bull and Terrier. That dog's offspring was bred with French Bulldogs. Those dogs became very popular in the Boston area, and a group was formed called the American Bull Terrier Club. It was later changed to the Boston Terrier Club. The Boston Terrier was the first non-sporting dog bred in the US. It is highly intelligent, very trainable and affectionate, making it one of the most popular breeds in the US. The breed is the official dog of the state of Massachusetts. The poster is printed on matte, museum-quality paper with Giclée printing quality: • Paper thickness: 10.3 mil • Paper weight: 5.6 oz/y² (192 g/m²) • Opacity: 94% Buy a Digital Download
Boxer – Signed Fine Art Print
Information about the Boxer:
The dog breed Boxer was developed in Germany. They were bred from the English Bulldog and Bullenbeisser (now extinct) and is part of the Molosser group which is a category of large, solidly-built dogs. They are larger, stocky dog with short-hair. The coat is usually either brindled or fawn with white patches on the underside covering the belly and much of the legs, or mostly white. Boxers are brachycephalic, which means they have short, broad skulls. Boxers have very strong jaws which can inflict a very painful bite or keep a tight hold on prey. With their loyalty, good disposition, gentleness and protectiveness of their owner, boxers make pets, and are the seventh most popular dog breed in the US.The poster is printed on matte, museum-quality paper with Giclée printing quality:
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Chinook – Signed Fine Art Print
Information about the Chinook:
The Chinook is a breed of dog developed in New England as a sledding dog. It is a fairly rare breed, not often encountered outside of the US, and is even uncommon in areas that it was bred. It was thought to be first bred in the early 20th century. They are larger dogs, usually standing about 21-27 inches (53-69 centimeters) at the withers, and can weigh anywhere between 55 to 90 pounds (25 to 41 kilograms) It is an officially recognized breed by the United Kennel club. They are usually light honey colored to reddish-gold, with black markings around the eyes, ears and muzzle. These dogs are very hard working an prefer to be active and given jobs. They are also good children and other dogs. It is the official dogs of the state of New Hampshire.The poster is printed on matte, museum-quality paper with Giclée printing quality:
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Dalmatian – Signed Fine Art Print
Information about the Dalmatian:
The Dalmatian is a breed of dog thought to have it's origin in Dalmatia, a region of Croatia. With the whiite coat and black spots it is one of the more iconic and easily recognizable dog breeds in the world. This is due in large part to the famous movies by Disney, along with the dog's historical role in the American firehouses as well as being used as the Anheuser-Busch Dog. Dalmatians are intelligent, playful and energetic dogs and are popular as pets. However, like other purebreds, they do have some health issues that can come up such as deafness, arthritis and bone spurs. The poster is printed on matte, museum-quality paper with Giclée printing quality: • Paper thickness: 10.3 mil • Paper weight: 5.6 oz/y² (192 g/m²) • Opacity: 94% Buy a Digital Download
English Bulldog – Signed Fine Art Print
Information about the English Bulldog:
The English Bulldog is a breed of dog with a very broad head, very muscular and is covered with loose skin that results in the characteristic wrinkles, especially around the head and shoulder areas. Males usually weigh about 55 pounds, and the females about 45 pounds. They are not dogs who need a lot of exercise, and are good for apartment living. Nearly all bulldogs are delivered via Caesarean section. And like other purebreds, they can have chronic health issues usually resulting in a lowered lifespan. Generally, these gregarious dogs live to be about 8-12 years, but some surveys put this number much lower. The bulldog is one of the traditional symbols of the British Empire, along with being the mascot for several American universities, most notably the University of Georgia.The poster is printed on matte, museum-quality paper with Giclée printing quality:
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French Bulldog – Signed Fine Art Print
Information about the French Bulldog:
The French Bulldog (sometime called "Frenchies") is a smaller, brachycephalic breed of modern dogs. It can trace it's roots back to an ancient Greek tribe called the Molossians. The dogs were spread through the ancient world by the Phoenician traders. They were bred with smaller dogs, resulting in this "toy" bulldog breed. They were popularized by the French in the 1800's and became highly fashionable and sought after although their names were not officially changes until 1905. French Bulldogs are intelligent, very active and muscular. They are very affectionate and usually are very friendly to humans. They come in several colors, such as brindle, fawn, pied or "patches" and all white. Like many purebreds they have several potential health issues such as back and spinal ailments, as well as their shorted snouts that causes them to fall ill in very hot conditions. Despite this, they remain one of the most popular breeds in the world.The poster is printed on matte, museum-quality paper with Giclée printing quality:
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Golden Retriever – Signed Fine Art Print
Information about the Golden Retriever:
The Golden Retriever is a breed of dog developed mostly as a "gundog" - which means they were bred to retrieve game that had been shot by a hunter, such as ducks, other waterfowl and upland birds. Retrievers have a "soft mouth" which means they will carefully return game undamaged. They also have a natural love of the water. Their dense inner coat provides excellent insulation against cold water. Retrievers come in other colors too, but the Golden variety is by far the most popular and widespread. They are highly intelligent dogs, eager to please with an excellent temperament and are extremely loyal to their owners and families, making them one of the most attractive breed of dogs for pet owners. It is believed the Golden Retriever has it's origins in Scotland. The lifespan of these handsome dogs is about 11.5 years.The poster is printed on matte, museum-quality paper with Giclée printing quality:
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