“Clare” Pet Portraits In Charcoal
This is a post written a year ago featuring “‘Clare”. Clare is an Affenpinscher and I am re-posting this because Clares’ breed won this years (2013) 137th Westminster Kennel Club Dog show BEST IN SHOW award!! And I wanted to share some information about this fun breed.
Welcome back to my Pet Portraits In Charcoal Blog! Please read on about Clare, her breed, and other Pet issues…BUT FIRST…If you would like your pet, or a friends pet portrayed in an 11 x 14 in. Charcoal Portrait sent to you, (or anyone you choose), anywhere in the world, Please visit this link and get the Info! http://www.petportraitsbycy.com/?page_id=743
Clare is an Affenpinscher. an interesting little breed that I will provide some info on shortly. Clare is owned by Julia, a sweet 11 year old who lives in Thornton Colorado. In Julia’s household there are a total of 3 dogs and 2 cats. Clare is Julia’s dog and they are very cute together. Julia will carry Clare around with her and they can often be seen snuggling together. Clare is great with kids and other animals, but she will get a little nervous when a stranger enters the house. A friendly dog however, and warms up to new people quickly.
In little Julia’s words she chose Clare for adoption because she thought Clare was showing off to her when they first met. Apparently Julia was throwing a little toy bracelet for some dogs and Clare would run after it and bring it back to her. It was a perfect match, and their love for each other is readily evident upon watching them play together.
Affenpinscher translated in German is “Monkey Terrier”. It is one of the most ancient of the toy dog breeds. It originated in central Europe (Germany and France). During the 17th century these small terriers were bred as Ratters and were kept around farms and stores to keep the mice and rat populations down.
The Affenpinscher is a very peppy dog and has the impish nature of a monkey. They also were nicknamed “Little Dog With a Moustache”. This wire haired terrier struts around and acts as if it were a much larger dog. Nowadays they are fun loving, mischievous, very intelligent and a great house pet. Julia and her family will happily attest to the fact that her Affenpinscher Clare loves kids and gets along with other animals as well.
Thank you for reading my Pet Portraits In Charcoal blog, Check back soon to read about many more interesting animals. Feel free to share this blog with whomever might find it interesting! Thanks and please take good care of yourselves and your pets! Cy
