Snapshot In Time: This picture was created when the American Miniature Schnauzer Club published this: "The typical Miniature Schnauzer is alert and spirited, yet obedient to command. He is friendly, intelligent and willing to please. The Miniature Schnauzer is generally sweet, loving and loyal. They often have a favorite person, even though they will love the whole family." Do you think this drawing captures the personality of this type of dog?

Art Smart Fact: Pictures of dogs, especially with an abstract bent, have been around for a long time. Simple shapes of dogs were painted by the cavemen around 17,000 BC. The most famous mosaic of a canine was originally done in 79 AD in Pompeii. Picasso's dogs were always in unusual shapes while his friend Rousseau relied on color to portray his more cartoon-like animals. The artist here has chosen to use simple lines in black on white to capture his "best friend's" personality.

About The Art: This is one of several prints that was made of the original drawing of this Miniature Schnauzer. These prints were made as gifts to the artist's children and grandchildren. However, so many people liked this unusual portrait of a Miniature Schnauzer that a few more images were made so that more than just the people in the family could own them. Note: This picture comes hinged in an acid-free, conservation mat so that it is ready for framing. This will save you considerable money when you take it to be framed!