Toy Dogs In Art Part II: The Little White Toy Dog That May Have Been A Maltese!
There is a painting at the Prado in Madrid that is almost certainly a breed that we have now lost, or just as likely, it is a crossbred resulting from the inter-mixing of the various strains of tiny toy dogs. Tiny toy dogs were the playthings of the houses of fashion and the courts of the mid-seventeenth century. This little dog is white in color with a face and eyes like our present day Maltese. The solid white coat is identical to the kind of a Maltese. The painting done in 1650 is called...
A Little Bit About The Toy Poodle
The name Poodle is probably derived from the German word pfudel that means puddle. The origin of the Poodle is generally assumed to be France. It probably was actually first seen in Russia and Germany. The standard size in Russia and Germany were used as water retrievers. In France the Poodle is known as the National Dog of France. The standard version of the Poodle originated in the fifteenth century. The Toy variety came 300 years later.
The ancestors of the Poodle were probably the Barbets...
Toy Dogs In Art Part Iv: Toy Dogs In Pottery
One of the most favorite subjects for the craftsman in porcelain and earthenware has been toy dogs in particular. In Chinese work it has been hard to distinguish between the lion and the dog. The lion-dog and the dog-lion share a lot of Chinese myth. The dogs of Fo during the reign of K'ang Hsi were dogs, however, and not lions. In the city of Peking in 1680 the Emperor K'ang His set up an imperial kiln. At that time it was possible there were a million people working porcelain at 3,000 kilns....
Toy Dogs In Art Part I: The Italian Greyhound
Fortunately for us, the members of the royal and noble families of Spain were particularly attached to dogs, especially toy dogs. Many of the famous painters of the time painted family portraits which included their dogs. Works by Velasquez, Murillo and Goya in particular painted portraits of royal families and their dogs, many of them being, toy dogs.
The walls of Prado in Madrid are covered by portrait after portrait of dogs and their families or just dogs alone beautifully painted. Anyone...
The Beginning Of The Yorkshire Terrier In England And The United States
If you are looking for a tiny dog with the spirit of a much bigger terrier, the Yorkshire Terrier most certainly fits this description. Despite the Yorkshire Terrier's tiny size of just a few pounds, this dog is lively and thinks of himself as much larger than he is.
The Yorkie's background goes back to the 18th century. During this time of the Industrial Revolution in England, many Scotsmen left their country for the south. They looked for work in the mills in England. They brought their...
What Chihuahua Puppy Really Makes Your Heart Race?
According to the AKC standard a Chihuahua should not exceed 6 pounds. In real life, however, they do. Some Chihuahuas weigh in at 10 pounds or more. Some Chihuahua have longer legs and are lighter boned that is described in the AKC standard. Their muzzles tend to be longer and they have a more deerlike look. This type of Chihuahua is labeled a deer type Chihuahua. The deer type Chihuahua may have some advantages as a pet. They tend to be better walking companion and they fare better in...
A Little Bit About The Maltese As A Companion Dog
The Maltese was a popular European dog in the 1800's and was known as Chien de Malte or Bichon Maltaise. It was sometimes called the Shock Dog because of the dog's shock of white hair. The white coat requires quite a bit of grooming and often once-a-week bathing to maintain the snow-white color.
The Maltese is a delightful pint-size dog. Its stuffed-toy appearance wins the hearts of many and its natural animation makes it appear as a beautiful little mechanical dog. The Maltese is a friendly...
The Yorkshire Terrier: A Dainty And Very Popular Toy Dog
The Dainty little Yorkshire terrier ranks high in the top ten of American's favorite toy dogs. It might be a bit difficult to find a more intelligent, bright and generally attractive little guy in the doggie world. The Yorkshire terrier well deserves its rank among the American pet owners.
When we trace the origins of this famous toy dog we will have to go back to the days when he was a broken-haired terrier killing rats around and about his home. There are different opinions about how he...
The Monkey-Face Ratter From Germany Is Our Loyal Affenpinscher Companion Mousetrap Of Today
The Affenpinscher does not have a detailed history of their arrival in America as many of the other toy breeds have. There was an article published in the April 1950 issue of the AKC Gazette that says the Affenpinscher breed was imported in the mid-thirties.
Also known about the Affenpinscher breed is that Mrs. Bessie Mally of Cicero, Illinois imported at least a pair of Affenpinschers in 1935. The dam of this first litter was the first Affenpinscher registered with the American Kennel Club....
Pomeranians: Once Noisy And Snappish To Most Petted And Pampered
The Pomeranian in its early years was noted to be rather noisy, snappish and even dangerous to children. Today the Pom is one of the most petted and pampered of the toy breeds. He continues to gain popularity and is today fairly popular as a house pet.
The Pomeranian has also been known as viz., Loup-Loup Pomeranians, Wolf Dog, Volpmo, and Spitz. The original Spitz was much larger, twenty pounds or so, and was noted to be ill-tempered and quarrelsome with few friends and many enemies. It...
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