Who Let the Dogs Out?(dogs in art)

Whether a lady or a tramp, canine companions have long been a lovable subject for artists.

"Sit, doggie sit! Good dog!" This phrase, commonly used by dog owners and enthusiasts alike, is also familiar to a growing number of artists who choose to depict man's best friend in their gloriously shaggy or well-trimmed wonder. With wagging tails and panting breath, dogs rank high on the adorable quotient. And dog paintings have become immensely popular and have begun to "retrieve" high prices. For example, at this year's Dogs in Art Auction at Doyle New York, the antique pain