The Artful Dog
Did you know that I am very arty? I mean, I am thinking of taking up Paw Painting by Numbers. My Mom says I can do anything I want to, but to just warn her first because if I am going to make a big mess, she wants to know about it before it happens. She wasn't too happy the last time Lily and I tracked mud all over the office. But this is different. There was a book called "Why Cats Paint", so why can't it be "Why PitBulls Paint"? After all, this is probably yet again another unknown quality of my misunderstood breed. We are all very artistic, by nature. Well. Most of us. So.
One of MY very favorite web-sites to make The Mouse take me to is DOG ART TODAY If you have not gone to see this amazing place then wake up your own MousePerson right now and check it out!
And guess what? Yesterday, I was reminding you how wonderful our friend Bev Hollis is and Moira, the Dog Art Lady, was ALSO writing about Bev and the Pudelpointers she just took photos of. Like this one!
If you want to see more of Bev and The Pudelpointers, you can either visit Moira or Go See Bev
My only question is what the heck is a Pudelpointer, and how can you get your mouth to say it? And because I am, the World's Only Blogging PitBull and an Extra Ordinary Reporter, I went to my faithful Wikipedia Friends and this is exactly what they had to say:
In 1881, a German breeder, Baron von Zedlitz, worked on producing his ideal tracking, pointing, and retrieving gun dog, suitable for work on both land and water. From seven specific Poodles and nearly 100 different pointers, he developed the Pudelpointer. The original sire was Tell, an English Pointer belonging to Kaiser Frederick III and the original dam was a German hunting pudel named Molly who was owned by Hegewald, an author known for works on hunting dogs.
The goal was to produce a dog that was willing and easy to train, intelligent, and loved water and retrieving, like the poodle, and add to that a great desire to hunt, a strong pointing instinct, and an excellent nose, like in the English Pointer, as well as being an excellent companion in the home.
The Poodle breed had much stronger genes, and so many more Pointers were used to achieve the balanced hunting dog that was desired. A mix of 11 Pudels and 80 Pointers were used during the first 30 years to achieve the desired traits and results.
The breed was introduced to North America in 1956 by Bodo Winterhelt, who to this day, remains very involved in maintaining the breed standard. His Winterhelle Kennel was the foundation of the breed in North America. In 1977 Winterhelt founded the Pudelpointer Club of North America in Canada.
It has never become a popular or well-known breed. However, it is slowly gaining notoriety with many serious upland bird and waterfowl hunters in the U.S. and Canada. In Germany, its performance standards are its most important traits and each dog must pass a test of its field and water skills to be officially registered as a Pudelpointer.
Isn't this just so interesting? It's amazing what a Poodle can do when it puts it's mind to it. And you thought they only turned into Snoodles, didn't you?
I think I need to ask Miss Bev to introduce me to Gin and Rummy, who are the Pudelpointers she knows. I think they might want to meet me, and maybe by then I can show them how to Paw Paint. Well, after I learn, that is.
Waiting to Meet Gin & Rummy,
Bob
Boy Blogging PitBull
Personally I don't see what all the hoopla is about those darn Pudelpointers. Does the world not know that I am a PBGV? Is that not unique? Why don't I get any press from the Dog Art lady and her blog...
Or you Bob - you write for goodness sake. Didn't notice those Pudelpointers writing - nope..
Your friend,
Niles Phineas (Petite Basset Griffon Vendeen) Look that one up why don't you?
My dear friend - Niles Phineas
You are always so right-on. Or Spot On as Gordon Ramsey says. I never really thought about this issue, as I was caught up in the fascination of their appearance and your Mom's photo taking abilities. I think we should send a copy of this to Moira and ask her to re-think our artistic abilities. You can bet I'll be sending her my first painting (when I figure out how to do it)
Take care of yourself, my friend, and don't let YOUR Lily bug you as much as MY Lily does to me!
Bob
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Bob, just wanted to let you know I've met an officially registered Pudelpointer about a couple of weeks ago. Awe some dog. His name is Grief. He came from Germany. Very smart and calm fellow. He knew a ton of commands in German. I fell in love with him and the breed. pat
Hi Pat, it's me-- Bob!
Isn't it just such a funny name? I wonder if I can be called a PittlePointer instead of a PittBull. I bet I could learn to retrieve if no water was involved. I sink. I tried it once in a swimming pool with a bunch of crazy labs. It was very frightening. Any way if I changed my name, perhaps I wouldn't have so much 'splaining to do about my "basic nature". But then again, who would speak out about the truth about Pit Bulls? I guess the name change isn't a good idea.
I know I could learn German,however. My OMI (frandma) is from Germany and I could have her teach me.
We need to meet Gin and Rummy and then I will give you my "professional" opinion! HA!
Love and Licks,
Bob
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Bob, I just love your out look on things...lol It's sad that your breed do to some people has gotten such a bad rap. There's this PittBull named Mimi. I was very afraid of her cause I was told she didn't like me......One day I got brave when it was just her and me and approached her. It wasn't true.....she did like me and has melted my heart. I wish she could come live with me forever, cause she needs a home, but my Cooper would not like sharing me. He says he shares me enough with all the other dogs where I work at and that's enough. With the right people and educating the public more your breed will have its day....smile pat
Thanks Pat!
I am always ready to meet new friends, but I understand about Cooper not loving to share you when you work hard all day. Sometimes I don't like to share my Mom with Lily, Scarlett and Rusty, but I understand that we need to SHARE THE LOVE
PitBulls are truly the most misunderstood breed, and we write back and forth to Best Friends in Utah all the time to check in on the Michael Vick dogs. You can read all about them at Visit Best Friends in Utah We love those dogs and admire their spirit.
BOB
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Just wanted to say Niles Phineas, that I think PBGVs are awesome too! I got to meet one in person also and fell head over heels in love........pat
Not only is Niles my best friend --- well, one of them, I was actually going to report about his breed----today.
My Mom says she will help me if I wear out Lily first and get her to take a nap!
Bob
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