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I do agree about separating the dog and the chicken. Maybe the dog can be laying down, nice and peaceful, like the cats. Or not be in the picture at all. Here's why - in the current drawing it can look like the dog caught the chicken but it can also look like they are friends and the sad trouble with that is that people who don't know any better might think dogs and chickens are natural friends and they are not. With one horrific account on BYC after another about the maiming and torture and murder of birds by dogs (and this is just the tip of the iceberg), probably best to keep people reality-based. Hate to take something light hearted and lovely like this beautiful drawing and turn it serious but hopefully your eggs will go to many, many people, and some of those people will have dogs as well as neighbors with chickens.....Every dog incident I've ever had (due to thousands in vet bills and because I stand right over my birds when I let them out I haven't had any bird losses but their has been pain and suffering) has involved people who said "Fido" is sooooo sweet and they can't believe he/she would have attacked birds. Generally speaking, people have a long way to go on that learning curve. Until and unless I see a dramatic reduction in the number of heartwrenching dog-attacked-chickens stories, I will be looking for every which way to enlighten people and at the very least not to perpetuate their illusion that Fido can pop by the neighbors house without catastrophe for that neighbor's feathered friends.
Sometimes I envision egg carton labels with fun and really interesting facts about chickens that help endear these special beings to people but that also gently and in a non lecturing way educate folks to ensure their dogs are not loose when their neighbors have birds..... Anyway, I digress!
Thanks very much for sharing the beautiful drawing!
JJ
Aww JJ, I understand your point of view, but I purposely wanted my dog in there because he is a part of my pack.
He gets along just fine with the chickens and is even slightly afraid of them. The barred rock actually chases HIM down. He is a sweet creature and I could not have the painting without him. I left it up to the artist on how to incorporate him in there..
I know some dogs are chicken killers, but mine is not and I love him dearly. I am very blessed.
I know what you are saying, but predominantly this was a painting I bought for me, for my 39th birthday as a treat to myself. It is a snapshot of where I am at in my life now. So it wasnt designed as an education or literal interpretation.
I thank you for your comments and Im glad otherwise you like it!! If I ever do another one I'll keep your advice in mind, I promise!
I do agree about separating the dog and the chicken. Maybe the dog can be laying down, nice and peaceful, like the cats. Or not be in the picture at all. Here's why - in the current drawing it can look like the dog caught the chicken but it can also look like they are friends and the sad trouble with that is that people who don't know any better might think dogs and chickens are natural friends and they are not. With one horrific account on BYC after another about the maiming and torture and murder of birds by dogs (and this is just the tip of the iceberg), probably best to keep people reality-based. Hate to take something light hearted and lovely like this beautiful drawing and turn it serious but hopefully your eggs will go to many, many people, and some of those people will have dogs as well as neighbors with chickens.....Every dog incident I've ever had (due to thousands in vet bills and because I stand right over my birds when I let them out I haven't had any bird losses but their has been pain and suffering) has involved people who said "Fido" is sooooo sweet and they can't believe he/she would have attacked birds. Generally speaking, people have a long way to go on that learning curve. Until and unless I see a dramatic reduction in the number of heartwrenching dog-attacked-chickens stories, I will be looking for every which way to enlighten people and at the very least not to perpetuate their illusion that Fido can pop by the neighbors house without catastrophe for that neighbor's feathered friends.
Sometimes I envision egg carton labels with fun and really interesting facts about chickens that help endear these special beings to people but that also gently and in a non lecturing way educate folks to ensure their dogs are not loose when their neighbors have birds..... Anyway, I digress!
Thanks very much for sharing the beautiful drawing!
JJ
Aww JJ, I understand your point of view, but I purposely wanted my dog in there because he is a part of my pack.
He gets along just fine with the chickens and is even slightly afraid of them. The barred rock actually chases HIM down. He is a sweet creature and I could not have the painting without him. I left it up to the artist on how to incorporate him in there..
I know some dogs are chicken killers, but mine is not and I love him dearly. I am very blessed.
I know what you are saying, but predominantly this was a painting I bought for me, for my 39th birthday as a treat to myself. It is a snapshot of where I am at in my life now. So it wasnt designed as an education or literal interpretation.
I thank you for your comments and Im glad otherwise you like it!! If I ever do another one I'll keep your advice in mind, I promise!
