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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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Vizsla Bitch Pet Portrait |
| This hyperactive vizsla bitch portrait was commissioned as a Christmas present for the owner along with his young black Labrador. |
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German Shepherd Pet Portrait |
| In this commissioned pet portrait of an ageing German Shepherd dog Ann has portrayed his typically devoted alert expression. |
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Two Springer Spaniels Pet Portrait |
| Ann was commissioned to portray this pair of very different types of springer spaniels as the family's Christmas present to themselves. |
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