"Painter and his Pug Painter and his Pug is a 1745 self-portrait created by William Hogarth. He began the portrait a decade earlier. The portrait was originally created with the intention of Hogarth wearing formal attire, but was changed to the informal attire sometime during the painting process. He also added his Pug, Trump. In the portrait, Hogarth himself is in a painting as the pug is alongside him, making the dog ""real"" as opposed to the created person. The dog is indifferent to the painting, to the books and to the painting palette (which shows Hogarth's Line of Beauty)."
"Boxer (dog) The Boxer is a medium-sized, short-haired breed of dog, developed in Germany. The coat is smooth and tight-fitting; colors are fawn or brindled, with or without white markings, and white. Boxers are brachycephalic (they have broad, short skulls), have a square muzzle, mandibular prognathism (an underbite), very strong jaws, and a powerful bite ideal for hanging on to large prey. The Boxer was bred from the Old English Bulldog and the now extinct Bullenbeisser which became extinct by crossbreeding rather than by a decadence of the breed. The purpose of the crossbreeding was the wish to eliminate the"
"the following months, inspired by the idea of a dog following a boy. Pug The pug is a breed of dog with physically distinctive features of a wrinkly, short-muzzled face, and curled tail. The breed has a fine, glossy coat that comes in a variety of colours, most often fawn or black, and a compact square body with well-developed muscles. Pugs were brought from China to Europe in the sixteenth century and were popularized in Western Europe by the House of Orange of the Netherlands, and the House of Stuart. In the United Kingdom, in the nineteenth century, Queen Victoria"
"As puppies, Boxers demonstrate a fascinating combination of mood-mirroring expressions, energetic curiosity, flexible attention spans and charming characteristics. They sometimes appear at dog agility or dog obedience trials and flyball events. These strong and intelligent animals have also been used as service dogs, guide dogs for the blind, therapy dogs, police dogs in K9 units, and occasionally herding cattle or sheep. The versatility of Boxers was recognized early on by the military, which has used them as valuable messenger dogs, pack carriers, and attack and guard dogs in times of war. Boxer (dog) The Boxer is a medium-sized, short-haired breed"
"at this young age. The Boxer is a short-haired breed, with a shiny, smooth coat that lies tight to the body. The recognized colors are fawn and brindle, frequently with a white underbelly and white on the feet. These white markings, called ""flash"", often extend onto the neck or face, and dogs that have these markings are known as ""flashy"". ""Fawn"" denotes a range of color, the tones of which may be described variously as light tan or yellow, reddish tan, mahogany or stag/deer red, and dark honey-blonde. In the UK and Europe, fawn Boxers are typically rich in color"
"to its family. Like all dogs, it requires proper socialization. Boxers are generally patient with smaller dogs and puppies, but difficulties with larger adult dogs, especially those of the same sex, may occur. Boxers are generally more comfortable with companionship, in either human or canine form. The Boxer is part of the Molosser dog group, developed in Germany in the late 19th century from the now extinct Bullenbeisser, a dog of Mastiff descent, and Bulldogs brought in from Great Britain. The Bullenbeisser had been working as a hunting dog for centuries, employed in the pursuit of bear, wild boar, and"
"in its lips and oral cavity (other dogs have black or a piebald pattern skin in their mouths). One other distinctive feature is the curly tail. It has thick hair and lies curled on its back. The nose should be black, but blue-coated Chow Chow can have a solid blue or slate-colored nose. According to the American Kennel Club breed standards, any other tone is not acceptable for contests. FCI countries, however, do allow a self-colored nose in the cream. The blue-black/purple tongue gene appears to be dominant, as most mixed breed dogs that come from a Chow Chow retain"
"Boxers held steady as the seventh-most popular breed of dog in the United States for the fourth consecutive year. However, according to the AKC's website, the boxer is now the eighth-most popular dog breed in the United States. The head is the most distinctive feature of the Boxer. The breed standard dictates that it must be in perfect proportion to the body and above all it must never be too light. The greatest value is to be placed on the muzzle being of correct form and in absolute proportion to the skull. The length of the muzzle to the whole"
"in pet homes instead. Boxers are a bright, energetic and playful breed and tend to be very good with children. They are patient and spirited with children but also protective, making them a popular choice for families. They are active, strong dogs and require adequate exercise to prevent boredom-associated behaviors such as chewing, digging, or licking. Boxers have earned a slight reputation of being ""headstrong,"" which can be related to inappropriate obedience training. Owing to their intelligence and working breed characteristics, training based on corrections often has limited usefulness. Boxers, like other animals, typically respond better to positive reinforcement techniques"
"Bordeaux, Neapolitan Mastiff, and Bullmastiff. Each is a separate and distinct breed. The Boxer breed is also included, as it is a creation from other molossers including the Old English Bulldog. Molosser Molosser is a category of solidly built, large dog breeds that all descend from the same common ancestor. The name derives from Molossia, an area of ancient Epirus, where the large shepherd dog was known as a Molossus. Molossers typically have heavy bones, pendant ears, and a relatively short and well-muscled neck, with a short, broad muzzle. Nineteenth-century army veterinarian and entomologist Jean Pierre Mégnin theorized the four"
"According to one scholar, Richard Strebel, the foundation for modern fighting dogs came from: 1. The Tibetan Mastiff; 2. The English Mastiff, out of which came the French Mastiff, the English Bulldog, and the Pug; 3. The Great Dane, out of which came the Danish Mastiff and the Boxer; 4. The Newfoundland; and 5. The Saint Bernard, out of which came the Leonberger. However, Dieter Fleig disagreed with Strebel and offered the following list as composing of the foundation for modern fighting dogs: 1. The Tibetan Mastiff; 2. The Molossus; 3. The Bull Biter; 4. The Great Dane; 5. The"
"Chester off to a kennel called Chateau Bow-Wow (A special boarding house for special cats and dogs). There, they meet the other inhabitants of the kennel: A frustrated poodle named Louise, an athletic bulldog, a mutt named Taxi, a crazy cat named Lyle, a flirtatious poodle named Georgette, and two dachshunds named Heather and Howard, who Chester is certain are werewolves. The owner of the kennel, Dr. Greenbriar, is taking the week off and the other staff, an aspiring vet named Jill and a comic-book reader named Harrison who hopes to make a million bucks before he is twenty-one, are"
"deer. Its task was to seize the prey and hold it until the hunters arrived. In later years, faster dogs were favored and a smaller Bullenbeisser was bred in Brabant, in northern Belgium. It is generally accepted that the Brabanter Bullenbeisser was a direct ancestor of today's Boxer. In 1894, three Germans by the names of Friedrich Robert, Elard König, and R. Höpner decided to stabilize the breed and put it on exhibition at a dog show. This was done in Munich in 1896, and the year before they founded the first Boxer Club, the Deutscher Boxer Club. The Club"
"a Chow Chow. They fall in love with Furgul and cause a commotion in the mall when they see him again. Pace is a seeing-eye dog and a Labrador retriever who is a bit sarcastic. When Furgul escapes from Gerry and Harriet, Pace helps him get out and away. Zinni is a papillon who got caught when a thief stole her diamond collar. Her talent with walking on wires made her an essential part of the final showdown. Tess is a beagle who got separated from her owners and then caught by the dogcatchers. Later, during the revolt, she meets"
"War II that the Boxer became popular around the world. Taken home by returning soldiers, they introduced the dog to a wider audience and soon became a favorite as a companion, a show dog, and a guard dog. The German citizen George Alt, a Munich resident, mated a brindle-colored female dog imported from France named ""Flora"" with a local dog of unknown ancestry, known simply as """"Boxer"""", resulting in a fawn-and-white male, named """"Lechner's Box"""" after its owner. This dog was mated with his own dam ""Flora"", and one of its offspring was a female dog called ""Alt's Schecken"". George"
"Pumi dog The Pumi (in Hungarian, the plural form is ""pumik"") is a medium-small breed of sheep dog from Hungary. They are versatile stock dogs equally adept at gathering, driving and keeping stock under control. They have a long head with semi-erect ears, a whimsical expression, and a tail that forms a circle over the back. The coat (black, white, grey, or fawn) is a combination of wavy and curly hair forming curls all over the body. The Pumi is considered to have arisen from the cross-breeding of Hungarian Pulik with French and German herding dogs from the 17th century"
"Spike the Bulldog and Chester the Terrier Spike the Bulldog and Chester the Terrier are animated cartoon characters in the Warner Bros. ""Looney Tunes"" and ""Merrie Melodies"" series of cartoons. Spike is a burly, gray bulldog who wears a red sweater, a brown bowler hat, and a perpetual scowl. Chester is a terrier who is just the opposite, small and jumpy with yellow fur and brown, perky ears. The characters starred in only two shorts, both directed by animator Friz Freleng. The first of these films was 1952's ""Tree for Two"". In it, Chester tells his idol Spike that he"
"pounds and many other breeders had bred true miniatures of a similar size. Hubbard noted that miniatures sometimes appeared in litters bred from full-sized Pekingese and were exhibited in classes for dogs less than 7 pounds at the major dog shows in Britain. At that time, the Sleeve Pekingese had a strong following with the most popular colours being cream and white. Pugs are by far the largest of the lap dogs. They originated in China at about 400 AD to satisfy the royalty of the Shang Dynasty. Pugs are famous for their wrinkled black face, curly tail, and snorting"
"Charlie Dog (Looney Tunes) Charlie Dog, Charlie the Dog or Charles the Dog is an animated cartoon fictional character in the Warner Brothers Looney Tunes series of cartoons. Bob Clampett minted the scenario that Charlie Dog would later inherit in his cartoon short ""Porky's Pooch"", first released on 27 December 1941. A homeless hound pulls out all the stops to get adopted by bachelor Porky Pig. Mel Blanc would provide the dog's gruff, Brooklyn-Bugs Bunny-like voice and accent which became Charlie's standard voice. As he did for so many other ""Looney Tunes"" characters, Chuck Jones took Clampett's hound and transformed"
"her as too long, weak-backed and down-faced), is considered the mother of the breed. John Wagner, in ""The Boxer"" (first published in 1939) said the following regarding this female dog: The name ""Boxer"" is supposedly derived from the breed's tendency to play by standing on its hind legs and ""boxing"" with its front paws. According to Andrew H. Brace's ""Pet owner's guide to the Boxer"", this theory is the least plausible explanation. He claims ""it's unlikely that a nation so permeated with nationalism would give to one of its most famous breeds a name so obviously anglicised"". German linguistic and"
"there since the show began in 1877. The World Champion, or Best in Show at the 2004 World Dog Show held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, was a Pug named ""Double D Cinoblu's Masterpiece"". Since Pugs lack longer snouts and prominent skeletal brow ridges, they are susceptible to eye injuries such as proptosis, scratched corneas, and painful entropion. They also have compact breathing passageways, leaving many prone to breathing difficulties or unable to efficiently regulate their temperature through evaporation from the tongue by panting. A Pug's normal body temperature is between and . If this temperature rises to , oxygen"
"or ""British Bulldogs"". Bred from the Bullenbeisser and the Old English Bulldog, the Boxer was originally used for bull- and bear-baiting. The French Bulldog emerged as Bulldogs that were bred with Toy Bulldogs by the artistic community in Paris. They average . Their physical appearance is characterized by naturally occurring 'bat ears' that are pointy and stick straight up. Their tails are naturally short, not cropped. Otherwise, their body shape is similar to that of a Bulldog. The Olde English Bulldogge began as a re-creation of the British Regency-period ""bull-baiter"", and was developed by David Leavitt of Coatesville, Pennsylvania in"
"Shih-poo The Shih-poo is a small domestic dog. It is a crossbreed between a Poodle and a Shih Tzu. The name ""Shih-poo"" is a portmanteau of the two breed names. The Shih-poo is also known as the ""Pooshih"", not to be confused with the ""Poo-shi"", which is a Poodle and Shiba Inu cross. Shih-poos have notable references in popular culture. Legitimate breed associations such as the AKC, the UKC, and the CKC, do not recognize the Shih-poo, or any other designer cross, as a breed in its own right. However, some major kennel clubs do accept registration of crossbreed and"
"the breed standard for the Pumi in 2015. There is an active breed club, and, as of December 2017, about 100 UK registrations. Pumi dog The Pumi (in Hungarian, the plural form is ""pumik"") is a medium-small breed of sheep dog from Hungary. They are versatile stock dogs equally adept at gathering, driving and keeping stock under control. They have a long head with semi-erect ears, a whimsical expression, and a tail that forms a circle over the back. The coat (black, white, grey, or fawn) is a combination of wavy and curly hair forming curls all over the body."
"children and other dog breeds. However, if properly managed by a dedicated owner, the Chihuahua can adapt to a household environment easily. Pomeranians are the fluffiest of the lap dogs, have a double coat and tend to be a friendly, one-person dog. The Pomeranian is named after the Pomerania region in Central Europe, split between Germany and Poland. The Miniature Pinscher, min pin for short, is a small breed of dog originating from Germany. The breed's earliest ancestors may have included the German Pinscher mixed with Italian greyhounds and dachshunds. Shih Tzu (singular and plural) is one of oldest breeds"
"noises. Pugs became increasingly popular throughout the years and were transported all over Asia. Later on they were brought to Europe and finally to the Americas in the 20th century. These dogs share similar genes with Pekingese dogs. Chihuahuas are one of the smallest lap dog breeds. They are named after the Mexican state of Chihuahua, as that is the dogs potential origin. They are famous for their big pointy ears, high pitched bark, and small size. Chihuahuas usually weigh less than and are usually tall. The breed is usually prone to attack, and should be kept away from small"
"the Royal family. Pugs are known for being sociable and gentle companion dogs. The American Kennel Club describes the breed's personality as ""even-tempered and charming"". Pugs remain popular into the twenty-first century, with some famous celebrity owners. A pug was judged Best in Show at the World Dog Show in 2004. While the pugs that are depicted in eighteenth century prints tend to be long and lean, modern breed preferences are for a square cobby body, a compact form, a deep chest, and well-developed muscle. Their smooth and glossy coats can be fawn, apricot fawn, silver fawn, or black. The"
"mixed-breed dogs for performance events such as agility and obedience. The Shih-poo is one of many named Poodle crossbreeds, bred in an attempt to combine the characteristics of the Poodle, such as its high intelligence and low-shed coat (desirable for people with pet allergies), with the desirable traits of another breed—in this case, the Shih Tzu. However, it is equally likely that undesirable traits from the parents will be produced as well, so puppies must be carefully selected. Shih-poos come in a wide variety of colors, such as all black, all white, cream, sable, tan, and any mix and combination"
"Jug (dog) The Jug is a mix of a pug and a Jack Russell Terrier. They are bred to retain the basic features of a pug with a slightly longer nose in an attempt to reduce the breathing problems that pugs are notorious for. Having gained immense popularity as designer dogs, they are generally characterized by a round head, short or slightly elongated muzzle and a curly tail. It has a small body structure with a lighter physique compared to a pug but is as strong as the Jack Russell Terrier. However, the physical features may differ from one dog"
"Chaser (dog) Chaser is a Border Collie with the largest tested memory of any non-human animal. She can identify and retrieve 1,022 toys by name. She was taught by retired Wofford College professor and psychologist John W. Pilley, with the formal research published. Chaser's owner (John W. Pilley) died on Sunday, June 17, 2018. In April, he had been diagnosed with leukemia. Pilley would have turned ninety on July 1, 2018. In addition to being able to recognize the names of more than one thousand toys, she recognizes common nouns such as house, tree and ball. Based on that learning,"
"and are often called ""red"". ""Brindle"" refers to a dog with black stripes on a fawn background. Some brindle Boxers are so heavily striped that they give the ""appearance"" of ""reverse brindling"", fawn stripes on a black body; these dogs are conventionally called ""reverse brindles"", but that is actually a misnomer—they are still fawn dogs with black stripes. In addition, the breed standards state that the fawn background must clearly contrast with or show through the brindling. The Boxer does not carry the gene for a solid black coat color and therefore purebred black Boxers do not exist. Boxers with"
"longer, more Poodle-like muzzle than their Shih Tzu parent, alleviating many breathing problems that Shih Tzus can experience, such as brachycephalic airway obstructive syndrome. However, the shorter snout common to Shih Tzus can be obtained as well. Shih-poos have also been linked to entropion, patellar luxation, hip dysplasia, and cataracts. Shih-poo The Shih-poo is a small domestic dog. It is a crossbreed between a Poodle and a Shih Tzu. The name ""Shih-poo"" is a portmanteau of the two breed names. The Shih-poo is also known as the ""Pooshih"", not to be confused with the ""Poo-shi"", which is a Poodle and"
"such as clicker training, an approach based on operant conditioning and behaviorism, which offers the dog an opportunity to think independently and to problem-solve. Stanley Coren's survey of obedience trainers, summarized in his book ""The Intelligence of Dogs"", ranked Boxers at #48 – average working/obedience intelligence. Many who have worked with Boxers disagree quite strongly with Coren's survey results, and maintain that a skilled trainer who uses reward-based methods will find Boxers have far above-average intelligence and working ability. The Boxer by nature is not an aggressive or vicious breed. It is an instinctive guardian and can become very attached"