Dog show: cartoons by Fenella Smith and the Brothers McLeod – in pictures

A new illustrated guide to 100 different breeds kinds of dog, Breeds, is drawn with the eye of a true dog lover. Meet some four-legged friends
  
  


Afghan Hound: Tall, elegant and well behaved dogs with excellent eyesight.
Afghan Hound: “Tall, elegant and well behaved dogs with excellent eyesight. Have a tendency to be slightly aloof, Will require shampoo and set (curlers optional).” Illustration: Fenella Smith and The Brothers McLeod
Basset Hound: Sad-looking, inquisitive dogs with an outgoing nature.
Basset Hound: “Sad-looking, inquisitive dogs with an outgoing nature. Have the potential to be unruly and bossy. Look rather comical when running and generally get picked last on Sports Day. Aw!” Illustration: Fenella Smith and The Brothers McLeod
Bearded Collie: This beardy is no weirdy.
Bearded Collie: “This beardy is no weirdy. Long-haired, exuberant, outgoing and affectionate … like a live-in hippy.” Illustration: Fenella Smith and The Brothers McLeod
Black Labrador: Deeply affectionate, mildly daft with a tendency to eat everything in sight.
Black Labrador: “Deeply affectionate, mildly daft, with a tendency to eat everything in sight. You can have hours of fun watching them belly-flop into water chasing after tennis balls. As they age they may become a bit grey and fat. A running machine and Just for Men can resolve these issues.” Illustration: Fenella Smith and The Brothers McLeod
Border Terrier: A small breed with long, strong, restless legs, the Border with not hesitate to remind you it's walkies time.
Border terrier: “A small breed with long, strong, restless legs, the Border with not hesitate to remind you it’s walkies time; though on hot days, will settle for upside-down sunbathing. This dog shuns woofs and barks in favour of snorts and whines. Also, does a good impression of a meerkat.” Illustration: Fenella Smith and The Brothers McLeod
Brown Labrador: Have a reputation as being a little fatter and more stupid than their black counterparts.
Brown Labrador: “Have a reputation as being a little fatter and more stupid than their black counterparts. It’s merely a ruse so they can send more time with their bum jammed into the Aga. Make excellent footrests and are very good at cleaning kitchen floors. Will happily lick your plate clean too.” Illustration: Fenella Smith and The Brothers McLeod
Boxer: The Boxer is a boisterous clown, though he's happy too.
Boxer: “The Boxer is a boisterous clown, though he’s happy too, Rumour has it that in London some stand on two feet, wear uniforms and disguise themselves as police constables.” Illustration: Fenella Smith and The Brothers McLeod
Chow Chow: Legend says this Chinese dog has a bluish tongue because it licked up pieces of sky at the dawn of time.
Chow Chow: “Legend says this Chinese dog has a bluish tongue because it licked up pieces of sky at the dawn of time. They’re certainly an old breed. In fact, Chow Chows were once eaten as a delicacy. Not to confused with Chow Mein.” Illustration: Fenella Smith and The Brothers McLeod
Dachshund: A long, loving and inquisitive dog.
Dachshund: “A long, loving and inquisitive dog. Slightly neurotic, will spend large parts of the day worrying. Make excellent draught excluders.” Illustration: Fenella Smith and The Brothers McLeod
French Bulldog: Like a bulldog, but more chic.
French Bulldog: “Like a bulldog, but more chic.” Illustration: Fenella Smith and The Brothers McLeod
German Shepherd: The commandos of the dog world. Once known as the Alsatian
German Shepherd: “The commandos of the dog world. Once known as the Alsatian. Possibly the most popular breed of them all. Great friends, formidable enemies. Which explains why almost 50,000 of them were signed up to the German army in the first world war!” Illustration: Fenella Smith and The Brothers McLeod . Once known as the Alsatian
Pomeranian: These little puffballs were once Arctic sled dogs but that was when they were bigger obviously.
Pomeranian: “These little puffballs were once Arctic sled dogs but that was when they were bigger obviously. Bred to be smaller companion dogs. Famous owners apparently include Queen Victoria, Michelangelo and Sir Isaac Newton!” Illustration: Fenella Smith and The Brothers McLeod
Pug: Happy, affectionate and mischievous dogs.
Pug: “Happy, affectionate and mischievous dogs. Pugs are masters of hypnotism; simply look into those big, dark, soulful eyes and you will be completely under their spell, at least until they start to sneeze, snort and snore.” Illustration: Fenella Smith and The Brothers McLeod
Schnauzer: A big supporter of Movember.
Schnauzer: “A big supporter of Movember. Schnauzer literally means moustache. The female of the breed is a little embarrassed about this.” Illustration: Fenella Smith and The Brothers McLeod
Springer Spaniel: Utterly and fabulously crazy.
Springer Spaniel: “Utterly and fabulously crazy. Either deeply intelligent or completely stupid. Use crimping tongs to maintain 80s-style hairdo.” Illustration: Fenella Smith and The Brothers McLeod
Cat:
Cat: This book disgusts me. Illustration: Fenella Smith and The Brothers McLeod
Breeds, a canine compendium, by Fenella Smith and The Brothers McLeod (published by Square Peg)
Breeds, a canine compendium, by Fenella Smith and The Brothers McLeod (published by Square Peg) Illustration: Fenella Smith and The Brothers McLeod
 

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