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Blue Period with Banjo, Polaroid ER print by William Wegman, 1980 Volcano by Wegman, 1988, acrylic and oil on canvas, Honolulu Museum of Art. William Wegman (born December 2, 1943) is an American artist best known for creating series of compositions involving dogs, primarily his own Weimaraners in various costumes and poses.
The Weimaraner [a] is a German breed of hunting dog of medium to large size, with history going back at least to the nineteenth century. [ 2 ] It originated in the area of the city of Weimar (then in Saxe-Weimar-Eisenach , now in the state of Thuringia ), for which it is named. [ 3 ]
This is an accepted version of this page This is the latest accepted revision, reviewed on 24 December 2024. This is a list of the oldest verified dogs in the world, listed by age, all of whom have attained the minimum age of 20. Aging in dogs depends on many factors, including breed, size and diet. Longest-living dogs verified by age Rank Name Birth date Death date Age Breed Home country 1 ...
Hector IV, a Short-haired German Pointer, illustration from 1884. The pointing dog breeds of Europe all derive from the now-extinct Old Spanish Pointer, which spread through France and the Low Countries and reached the princely houses of the German-speaking world, [3]: 2 [4] where at first they were used in bird-hunting with nets or falcons, and later by huntsmen with guns. [4]
Weimaraner Not all dog breeds have the same exercise needs, so while a short walk around the block twice a day will be enough for a pug, working dog breeds made for life on the farm (like the ...
So, a dog age 2 is equivalent to a human age 24, while a dog age 10 is equivalent to a human age 64. This is more accurate but still fails to account for size/breed, which is a significant factor. Size- or breed-specific calculators — These try to factor in the size or breed as well. These are the most accurate types.
The Pointer, sometimes called the English Pointer, is a medium-sized breed of pointing dog developed in England.Pointers are used to find game for hunters, and are considered by gundog enthusiasts to be one of the finest breeds of its type; however, unlike most other hunting breeds, its purpose is to point, not retrieve game.
The German Wirehaired Pointer traces its origins back to 1880. The breed originated in Germany, where Baron Sigismund von Zedlitz und Neukirch was a leading breeder, [1] wanting to create a versatile hunting dog that would work closely with either one person or a small party of persons hunting on foot in varied terrain; from the mountainous regions of the Alps, to dense forests, to more open ...