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Dog House Architecture
The history or evolution of the "dog house" is sketchy at best - and as it turns out, not a lot happened in the execution of new designs until the 20th Century. In Ancient Egypt (about 4500 BC) dog houses were made of mud and bricks. In the late 1700's, Marie Antoinette had her Papillon's doghouse in Versailles lined with turquoise silk ~ topped off with a removable domed lid. In 1778 Sir John Soane (a famous English architect)... (posted by Karen 1 year 358 days ago.)
The history or evolution of the "dog house" is sketchy at best - and as it turns out, not a lot happened in the execution of new designs until the 20th Century. In Ancient Egypt (about 4500 BC) dog houses were made of mud and bricks. In the late 1700's, Marie Antoinette had her Papillon's doghouse in Versailles lined with turquoise silk ~ topped off with a removable domed lid. In 1778 Sir John Soane (a famous English architect)... (posted by Karen 1 year 358 days ago.)
How Do Dog Breeds Get Their Names?
Did the Labrador Retriever originate in Labrador, or the German Shepherd in Germany? Were the first Irish Setters from Ireland? Etymology is the study of word origins ~ basically how something came to be named what it is named. The etymology of dog breed names is truly fascinating, and often quite amusing. The naming of dog breeds can be grouped into general categories: - those named after people - those named after... (posted by Karen 1 year 358 days ago.)
Did the Labrador Retriever originate in Labrador, or the German Shepherd in Germany? Were the first Irish Setters from Ireland? Etymology is the study of word origins ~ basically how something came to be named what it is named. The etymology of dog breed names is truly fascinating, and often quite amusing. The naming of dog breeds can be grouped into general categories: - those named after people - those named after... (posted by Karen 1 year 358 days ago.)
Famous Painters and Dogs
There are artists who are known for their paintings of dogs ~ Henry Crowther, Maud Earl, and Edwin Holt to name a few. For example - the marvelous and whimsical painting on the right was done by Charles Burton Barber, in 1883, and is titled "Off to School". Have you heard of Charles Burton Barber? The names of these dog artists are probably not well known to most of us. However, pick almost any famous artist in history, and they... (posted by Karen 1 year 358 days ago.)
There are artists who are known for their paintings of dogs ~ Henry Crowther, Maud Earl, and Edwin Holt to name a few. For example - the marvelous and whimsical painting on the right was done by Charles Burton Barber, in 1883, and is titled "Off to School". Have you heard of Charles Burton Barber? The names of these dog artists are probably not well known to most of us. However, pick almost any famous artist in history, and they... (posted by Karen 1 year 358 days ago.)
Collecting Vintage Dog Jewelry
How much do you love dogs? How much do you love jewelry? Can you imagine putting these two loves together? Well thousands of people do just that ~ they collect vintage dog jewelry! Jewelry items most commonly found with dog motifs are pins (aka brooches), pendants (for necklaces), cufflinks, rings and stick pins. How (posted by Karen 1 year 358 days ago.)
How much do you love dogs? How much do you love jewelry? Can you imagine putting these two loves together? Well thousands of people do just that ~ they collect vintage dog jewelry! Jewelry items most commonly found with dog motifs are pins (aka brooches), pendants (for necklaces), cufflinks, rings and stick pins. How (posted by Karen 1 year 358 days ago.)
Tales Of Sailing Ships and Dog Breeds
The voyages of ships of yore are sure to evoke all kinds of images in our minds. Perhaps you're thinking of the romantic journeys across the high seas. Or maybe you are envisioning the hardships endured by the passengers and crew of long ago sea vessels. It might be the establishment of the great trading routes that's captured your imagination. But, are you thinking about the evolution of dog breeds? If not, you... (posted by Karen 2 years 118 days ago.)
The voyages of ships of yore are sure to evoke all kinds of images in our minds. Perhaps you're thinking of the romantic journeys across the high seas. Or maybe you are envisioning the hardships endured by the passengers and crew of long ago sea vessels. It might be the establishment of the great trading routes that's captured your imagination. But, are you thinking about the evolution of dog breeds? If not, you... (posted by Karen 2 years 118 days ago.)
The Dog in American English Expressions
The word "dog" is used in so many expressions and idioms in America, that it is truly amazing! Sometimes the slang is regional to a specific part of the United States. Occasionally, expressions have originated in other coutries and have come to mean something totally different here. Do you know what all of these mean? He's in the dog house. It's better to let sleeping dogs lie. It's gone to the dogs. It's a dogs... (posted by Karen 2 years 139 days ago.)
The word "dog" is used in so many expressions and idioms in America, that it is truly amazing! Sometimes the slang is regional to a specific part of the United States. Occasionally, expressions have originated in other coutries and have come to mean something totally different here. Do you know what all of these mean? He's in the dog house. It's better to let sleeping dogs lie. It's gone to the dogs. It's a dogs... (posted by Karen 2 years 139 days ago.)
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