Wall Art, Prints & Gifts For Dog Lovers
Wall Art, Prints & Gifts For Dog Lovers
My illustration tour of the doggy world continues. We move on from Welsh breeds to the native dogs of England. The first domesticated dogs were likely to have originated somewhere in Asia around 10,000 years ago, but England was not…
Sociable, high-energy and intelligent – here comes the Welsh Hound! History One of the oldest breeds in the British Isles, the Welsh Hound, has featured in songs and odes celebrating their fine qualities. In the Ancient laws of Wales dating…
Intelligent, inquisitive and hardworking – here comes the Welsh Sheepdog! History The Welsh Sheepdog is a breed of herding dog that originated in Wales. They were first mentioned in manuscripts over 800 years ago. In the 18th century, drovers used…
Loving, affectionate and sometimes a little bit sensitive – here comes the beautiful Welsh Springer Spaniel. History The breed is thought to have originated in Wales, possibly from crosses between English Cocker Spaniels and Irish Water Spaniels. During the 17th…
Small, smart and strong – here comes the Sealyham Terrier! History The Sealyham Terrier breed was developed between 1850 and 1891 by Captain John Edwardes, at Sealyham House in the county of Pembrokeshire in Wales. Originally bred for pest control…
Friendly, affectionate and full of fun – here comes the Welsh Terrier! History The Welshie was originally bred to hunt otters, foxes and badgers. Originating in Wales, there is a record of a Welsh Terrier dating back to 1450. Since…
Small, sturdy and full of fun – here’s the Pembroke Welsh Corgi! History The Pembroke Welsh Corgi is a breed of dog with a long and interesting history. An ancient tale tells how corgis were once war horses for fairies. …
Laid back, fun-loving and intelligent – here comes the Cardigan Welsh Corgi! History of the Cardigan Corgi The Cardigan is one of the oldest dog breeds from the British Isles. They are believed to have existed for more than 3000…
Having drawn illustrations of the native dogs of Ireland and Scotland, I’m heading south now to lovely Wales. Native welsh dogs include the following breeds: Cardigan Corgi Pembroke Corgi Welsh Terrier Welsh Springer Spaniel Welsh Sheepdog Welsh Hound Sealyham Terrier…
Fearless, tenacious and loyal – here comes the Skye Terrier! History One of the most famous dogs to have ever lived, Greyfriars Bobby, was a Skye Terrier. The story of his unwavering loyalty to his human has been recorded in…