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Bradford-on-Avon
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Dog Portraits - Working Black Cocker Spaniel Dog Portrait
Ann was commissioned to portray this black cocker spaniel bitch by her owners as a pair of dog portraits with her liver litter sister.
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The English Cocker is no doubt one of the oldest types of land spaniel. Their origins can be traced back to 14th century Spain. Prior to the 1600's all types of spaniels were categorised together; the larger ones being used to spring game and the smaller ones to flush out woodcock. Hence the names Springer and Cocker were derived. In 1892, the Kennel Club of Great Britain differentiated the two breeds separately. In the 1930's, the Cocker was the most popular breed of dog in Britain and there he stayed for almost 20 years! On the other side of the Atlantic, Americans were using the same breeding stock to develop a slightly different Cocker. In 1940, the Kennel Club then split these Spaniels into American and English. Highly intelligent dogs who are very easily trained, Cockers like to please and are eager to learn. The skull should be well-developed and cleanly chiselled with a distinct stop.The jaws should be strong with a complete scissor bite. The eyes should be full and either dark brown or brown although dark hazel is allowed in the liver-coloured varieties, with an intelligent, gentle, bright and merry expression. The ears should be lobular set on low level with the eyes, well-covered with straight, silky hair. The muscular neck should be moderate in length and set into sloping shoulders. The body should be strong and compact with a level topline which should gently slope towards the tail. The forelegs should be straight and well-boned, and the hind legs well-rounded and very muscular and again well-boned with a good bend of stifle. The feet should be firm, thickly padded and cat-like. The tail should be set on slightly lower than the line of the back and carried level. It is customarily docked.
 
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Dog Portraits - Golden Retriever Dog Portrait Golden Retriever Dog Portrait

In this portrait of a golden retriever dog, Ann has portrayed his typically soft expression whilst fixing his gaze on a treat.

By popular demand this study is now available as a limited edition print of 100 copies only.
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Dog Portraits - Black Labrador Cross Dog Portrait Black Labrador Cross Dog Portrait
In this dog portrait of a black Labrador X Ann has projected his facial expressions, illustrating his calm temperament and his utter loyalty to his owner.
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Dog Portraits - English Pointer Dog Portrait 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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