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Artist, Sarah Theophilus’ distinctive style as well as her passion for dogs take the contemporary approach to the tradition of pet portraits much further. Her dog paintings capture the candid, the intense, and the more quirky nature of our beloved companions. Her art can be seen at Pet Portraits in Pastel.



The English Springer Spaniel is a breed of gun dog traditionally used for flushing and retrieving game. The Springer is an affectionate and easy-going family dog, and its alertness and attentiveness make it the ideal hunting companion. An intelligent dog, and eager to please, a Springer is easily incorporated into a family setting. Although good with children, the Springer Spaniel tends to have a moderate to high energy level, so supervision is advisable. Its long-legged build makes it among the fastest of all the spaniels. In general, the breed is good with other pets, such as cats and ferrets, but in certain situations may not tolerate same sex dogs.This spaniel is an quite an old breed,since it already appeared in paintings as early as the 1600s.