Hund von Neuholland. Canis Dingo. / Der Hirtenhund. Canis domesticus. Le berger. / Der Jagdhund. / Der Spitz oder Pommer.

Title

Hund von Neuholland. Canis Dingo. / Der Hirtenhund. Canis domesticus. Le berger. / Der Jagdhund. / Der Spitz oder Pommer.

Description

A collection sheet featuring four dog breeds: the Australian dingo, a sheepdog, a hunting dog, and a Spitz or Pomeranian.

ca. 1845

Artist

Brodtmann (1787-1862)

Karl Joseph-Ioseph Brodtmann was an accomplished Swiss artist and lithographer, as well as a printmaker, publisher and bookseller who worked in Zurich and Schaffhausen. Brodtmann's natural history lithographs include Heinrich Rudolf Schinz's works on reptiles and birds, published in the early 1830s. Brodtmann also produced natural history lithographs, as Naturhistorische Bilder Gallerie aus dem Thierreiche.

Historical Description

The dingo (Dingo), historically known as the Dog of New Holland, is a wild canid native to Australia. It probably arrived on the continent several thousand years ago with early human settlers. Dingoes are highly adaptable predators and have played an important role in Australia's ecosystems. The shepherd dog (Dog) is a domestic dog bred to herd and guard livestock. For centuries, such dogs have been indispensable companions to shepherds, valued for their intelligence, obedience, and protective instincts. The hunting dog is a domestic dog selectively bred to assist hunters by tracking, pointing, retrieving, or pursuing game. Different breeds have been developed for specialized hunting tasks and have accompanied humans since antiquity. The Spitz, or Pomeranian-type dog, belongs to one of the oldest groups of domestic dogs, characterized by its pointed muzzle, erect ears, curled tail, and dense double coat. Historically, larger Spitz dogs served as watchdogs and working dogs, while smaller varieties became popular companion animals.