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Many people are interested in the English style of decorating but there is more to it than just the picture frames and china. Many dog portraits that come from the Victorian era are popular also these days says a home magazine. Some 15,000 to 30,000 years ago, pictures of dogs were painted on cave walls. Thank you for reading about pet portrait painters and paintings.

Queen Victoria wanted her children to be painted and that also took into account their dogs. To Country squires their dogs are special to them as they get to have titles and portraits too. These kinds of paintings also held their part in the family record.

By the end of 1800 dog portraiture was a big hit and the industry was at its best. Many people now wanted their dogs to be painted. Along with the 20 million to 30 million people in Great Britain, there were 6 million that were animal painters.

Even though many were amateurs, their work was still selling really well. For a fine arts consultant these were the kind of paintings that people like collecting. The breeds of the pets in the pictures were usually mixed. For a New York gallery owner and former director of the dog museum of America the portraits of purebreds were more sought after. In this genre, various paintings, prints, pastels and watercolors took part. For more information on paintings check out custom portrait artist.

Paintings of purebred were more appealing to those that were looking for a certain breed. The paintings of cavalier King Charles spaniel are selling like hot cakes these days since many people demand for them. For the sporting and purebred portraits the price difference it not that far.

Currently, there are many places where one can find dog portraits. Many Art galleries, auction houses, private dealers and antique and thrift shops offer good dog portraits. There are not a lot of dog portraits in flea markets and garage sales.

One good advice is to get more information first before purchasing a certain piece. Take time to read book on breeds like the early 19th century breed books in case you want to purchase a piece of a certain breed.

When you are buying in an auction you research will work well for it. Sometimes auction houses do not guarantee that their pieces are real. There are cases when a good dealer will go the extra mile and help guarantee the validity of the piece. Once should never rely on their dealers alone and do their own research as well.