The British love their pets, and dogs easily top the list. There are now around eight million dogs in the UK (some estimates put the figure as high as eleven million). When it comes to numbers, dogs definitely put cats in second place.
The popularity of dogs has grown steadily since World War Two. Originally people kept them as pets for a variety of reasons - as guard dogs or as walking companions. And it used to be the case that most pet dogs lived outside their owners' home - in a shed or barn. That's why Americans still use the term "being sent to the doghouse". But increasingly we've brought our favourite pets into the home, sharing the same space and becoming very much a part of the family.
About three quarters of our pet dogs are from pedigree breeds, the remainder being cross breeds or mixed breeds. The Kennel Club recognises over 200 UK breeds, but the most popular choices are Labradors, Border Collies, Jack Russell and Yorkshire Terriers, German Shepherds and Dalmations.
On average dogs live for about 10 years, although the lifespan of some breeds (e.g. Irish Wolfhounds) is considerably shorter, while for others (e.g. Toy Poodles) it is generally somewhat longer. According to the Guinness Book of Records, the oldest dog lived for 26 years and 9 months.
Increasingly people keep pet dogs for their health benefits. It is now well established that living with a dog enhances both mental and physical health. In short, keeping a dog is good for you.
What better way to commemorate this bond between the species than creating a beautiful canvas print of your much-loved pet? You could have a dog canvas print in the form of group shots of two or more dogs, or studio portraits of dogs posing with their proud owners.
It is often a popular choice to create a dog canvas print of a treasured pet dog that has recently passed away. As long as the owner has a photo of that dog, it's easy to create a lasting tribute that can adorn any wall.
Because that's all you need to create a canvas print: a digital photo on your computer. This can then usually be uploaded, with options for you to choose the size of the picture you want, with your dog canvas usually delivered direct to your door only a few days later.
So if you love your dog, it's time to "think big" and consider getting a personalised canvas print - for yourself, or as the ideal gift.
ZAPCanvas.com take various measures to make sure that when you order one of our dog canvas prints, you'll get a first-class result. We revise each image we receive, hand-correcting colour, contrast or positioning if required.
Because ZAP Canvas are web based, we offer high quality personalised canvas prints at highly competitive prices which are a lot lower than what you would pay in a high street shop. You can upload your photo from the comfort of your own home and your canvas print will be despatched direct to your doorstep.
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