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Dogs - Faithful companions, working dogs, family members, brave and loyal - for many nothing can replace the messy, noisy furball that wakes them of a morning or greets them of a night. Dogs have found a special place in the hearts of millions.
Reflected time and again in our works of art. Time for Walkies !

Artists featured in this Curation: unknown artist, Helen Denerley (b.1956), Gillie and Marc, Ken Thompson, Sylvia Gilley (1908–2008), Peter Leadbeater (b.1968), David Wynne (1926–2014), Weir Minerals, Nicola Hicks (b.1960), Gilbert & Turnbull Ltd, London, and 57 more
67 artworks
Weaver's Piece Dog
© the copyright holder. Image credit: Tracy Jenkins / Art UK

Weaver's Piece Dog 2020 or before

unknown artist

Bronze

Whippet
© the artist. Image credit: Dewi Owens / Art UK

Whippet

Helen Denerley (b.1956)

Metal

H 75 x W 150 x D 50 cm

Together Forever on Wheels
© the artist. Image credit: Tracy Jenkins / Art UK

Together Forever on Wheels 2021

Gillie and Marc

Bronze & metal

Nipper
© the copyright holder. Image credit: Paul Francis / Art UK

Nipper 2000

unknown artist

Cast metal

H 35 cm

The Paparazzi Dogs
© the artist. Image credit: Maarten Roes-Francken / Art UK

The Paparazzi Dogs 2013

Gillie and Marc

Bronze

Tobias and the Angel
© the copyright holder. Image credit: Tony Bennett / Art UK

Tobias and the Angel 2001

Ken Thompson

Portland stone

H 175 cm

Esmé Percy Memorial Drinking Fountain for Dogs
© the copyright holder. Image credit: Sally Norris / Art UK

Esmé Percy Memorial Drinking Fountain for Dogs

Sylvia Gilley (1908–2008)

Bronze & granite

H 110 x W 177 x D 173 cm

Dog and Badger
© the copyright holder. Image credit: Brian Vollar / Art UK

Dog and Badger

Peter Leadbeater (b.1968)

Wood

The 'Lucky' Dog
© The Estate of David Wynne. All rights reserved, DACS 2023. Image credit: Anthony McIntosh / Art UK

The 'Lucky' Dog 2005

David Wynne (1926–2014) and Weir Minerals

Steel

Brown Dog
© Nicola Hicks, Flowers Gallery, London. Image credit: Vincenzo Albano / Art UK (black and white image, 1985, courtesy of Cruelty Free International)

Brown Dog 1985

Nicola Hicks (b.1960) and Gilbert & Turnbull Ltd, London

Bronze & Portland stone

H 46 cm

William Hogarth (1697–1764) with His Pug
© the copyright holder. Image credit: Juliet Ferguson / Art UK

William Hogarth (1697–1764) with His Pug

Jim Mathieson (1931–2003)

Bronze

H 200 x W 70 x D 70 cm

Bamse Memorial
© the artist. Image credit: Andy Hayes / Art UK

Bamse Memorial 2006

Alan Beattie Herriot (b.1952)

Granite

'Bum' the Dog
© the copyright holder. Image credit: Colin Balfour / Art UK

'Bum' the Dog

Jessica McCain (b.1965)

Bronze

The Gentleman Beggar
Image credit: Mike Allport / Art UK

The Gentleman Beggar 1849

unknown artist

Stone

National Police Dog K9 Memorial
© the artist. Image credit: Chelmsford Museums

National Police Dog K9 Memorial 2018

John Doubleday (b.1947)

Bronze

H 121 x W 93 x D 71 cm

Chelmsford Museums

Girnin Dug
Image credit: Gordon Baird / Art UK

Girnin Dug 1820s

unknown artist

Stone

Bedlington Terrier Bench
© the copyright holder. Image credit: Susan Dawson / Art UK

Bedlington Terrier Bench

Bedlington Development Trust

Gelert (and Gelert's Grave)
© the artist. Image credit: Dainis Ozols / Art UK

Gelert (and Gelert's Grave) 2002

Rawley Clay (b.1971)

Bronze

H 100 x W 150 x D 40 cm

Blind Beggar and his Dog
© The Executors of the Frink Estate and Archive. All Rights Reserved, DACS 2023. Image credit: Anthony McIntosh / Art Uk

Blind Beggar and his Dog 1958

Elisabeth Frink (1930–1993)

Bronze & concrete

H 240 cm

Plaque
Image credit: Tony Cooper / Art UK

Plaque 1887

unknown artist

Doulting stone

H 60 x W 60 x D 10 cm

Young Boy Holding Apron with Puppies
Image credit: Tracy Jenkins / Art UK

Young Boy Holding Apron with Puppies c.1900

unknown artist

Stone

Dog of Alcibiades
Image credit: Robert H Taylor / Art UK

Dog of Alcibiades mid-19th C

unknown artist

Composite stone

H 122 x W 84 cm

The Puppy
© the copyright holder. Image credit: Sarah E J Richards / Art UK

The Puppy 2012

Geoff Wood

Acrylic resin

Tandem Lovers
© the artist. Image credit: Anthony McIntosh / Art UK

Tandem Lovers 2020

Gillie and Marc

Painted bronze

Hunting Dogs
© the artist. Image credit: Dewi Owens / Art UK

Hunting Dogs

Helen Denerley (b.1956)

Metal

H 75 x W 200 x D 200 cm

Golden Retriever
© the copyright holders. Image credit: Dewi Owens / Art UK

Golden Retriever 2014

John Cox (1952–2014) and Escar UK Bronze

Bronze

H 100 x W 50 x D 75 cm

Standing Lady-Hare with Dog
© the artist. Image credit: Tim Rebeiro / Art UK

Standing Lady-Hare with Dog 2000

Sophie Ryder (b.1963)

Bronze

Russell the Dog
© Andrew Burton. All rights reserved, DACS 2024. Image credit: Brian Carr / Art UK

Russell the Dog 2001

Andrew Burton (b.1961)

Bronze

Spirit of Victory 2018
© the copyright holders. Image credit: Bob Cassey / Art UK

Spirit of Victory 2018 2018

Martin Galbavy and Chris Hannam

Metal

Pet Shop Sign
© the artist. Image credit: Paul Francis / Art UK

Pet Shop Sign 1992

Steve Joyce (b.1956)

Stone

Matchstick Man and His Dog
© the artist & © the copyright holder. Image credit: Alan Cameron / Art UK

Matchstick Man and His Dog 2015

Tom Elliott (b.1965) and Apprentices from WEC Group, Darwen

Stainless steel

H 180 x W 40 x D 10 cm

Mary Anning (1799–1847)
© the copyright holder. Image credit: Barry de Morgan / Art UK

Mary Anning (1799–1847) 2022

Denise Dutton

Bronze

Richard Green (1803–1863)
Image credit: Anthony McIntosh / Art Uk

Richard Green (1803–1863) 1865

Edward William Wyon (1811–1885) and H. Prince & Co.

Anticipation
© the copyright holder. Image credit: Mark Collins / Art UK

Anticipation 2002

Anita Lafford (active 1990–2006)

Bronze

Dog on Head
© the artist. Image credit: Gordon Baird / Art UK

Dog on Head

Shona Kinloch (b.1962)

Vet Mural
© Blight Society Art. Image credit: Tracy Jenkins / Art UK

Vet Mural 2018

Blight Society Art and Gnasher and Irony

Paint

Pobl Fel Ni / People Like Us
© the copyright holder. Image credit: Mark Barrett / Art UK

Pobl Fel Ni / People Like Us 1993

John Clinch (1934–2001)

Bronze

H 185 cm

Jet of Iada Rescue Dog
© the copyright holder. Image credit: Christine Lowe / Art UK

Jet of Iada Rescue Dog 1967

Edna Rose (1899–1981)

Bronze

Vox Pop
© the copyright holder. Image credit: Jane Roblin / Art UK

Vox Pop 1979

John Clinch (1934–2001)

Bronze

Dog
© the artist. Image credit: Terry Street / Art UK

Dog 2000s

Luke Perry (b.1983)

Recycled metal

Talbot Hounds
© the copyright holder. Image credit: Peter Farmer / Art UK

Talbot Hounds 1859 & 2016

Thomas Risley (1812–1885) and Sing London

Stone

H 200 x W 300 x D 300 cm

Portrait Bench
© the copyright holder. Image credit: Sarah E J Richards / Art UK

Portrait Bench 2011

unknown artist

Steel & wood

Wolves at the Door
© the copyright holders. Image credit: Dewi Owens / Art UK

Wolves at the Door 2017

Ivan Navarro and Derek Cunningham

Sandstone

H 100 x W 75 x D 100 cm

Opening the Lock Gate
© the copyright holder. Image credit: Nick Hodgson / Art UK

Opening the Lock Gate 2020

Ian Rank-Broadley (b.1952) and Castle Fine Arts

Bronze

Alfred Lord Tennyson (1809–1892)
Image credit: Peter Roworth / Art UK

Alfred Lord Tennyson (1809–1892)

George Frederic Watts (1817–1904)

Bronze & ashlar

H 250 x W 180 x D 170 cm

Dog in a Kennel
© the artist. Image credit: Andy Smith / Art UK

Dog in a Kennel 1990

Steve Bunn (b.1971) and Nautilus Fine Art Foundry (active 1997–2003)

Bronze

H 86.5 x W 44 x D 129 cm

Huntsman and Dog
© the copyright holders. Image credit: Rose Akeroyd / Art UK

Huntsman and Dog 1940

William James Bloye (1890–1975) and Alan Bridgwater (1903–1962)

Wood

H 90 cm

Wish Hounds
© the artist. Image credit: Richard Draper / Art UK

Wish Hounds 1994

Lou Hamilton

Welded scrap steel, cast concrete & trees

Rabbitwoman and Dogman Drinking Coffee
© the artist. Image credit: Tracy Jenkins / Art UK

Rabbitwoman and Dogman Drinking Coffee 2017

Gillie and Marc

Bronze

Tinners Hounds
© the artist. Image credit: Bruce Hobbs / Art UK

Tinners Hounds 2007

David Kemp (b.1945)

Bronze

H 78 x W 100 x D 95 cm

The Companions (The Altwood Boy)
© the artist. Image credit: Bob Cassey / Art UK

The Companions (The Altwood Boy) 1988–2012

Eunice Goodman

Bronze

Dan the Bulldog
© the copyright holder. Image credit: Maarten Roes-Francken / Art UK

Dan the Bulldog 2002

John Tasker (active 2002)

Wood

The Conversation
© the copyright holder. Image credit: Simon Maddison / Art UK

The Conversation 2011

Godfrey Phillips (b.1944)

Steel

H 300 x W 700 cm

Hounds
© the copyright holder. Image credit: Mike Basham / Art UK

Hounds

unknown artist

Wood

H 150 x W 400 x D 130 cm

Swing, Skate and Star
© the artist. Image credit: Jeff Lawrence / Art UK

Swing, Skate and Star 2009

Lydia Karpinska

Bronze & steel

H 250 x W 500 x D 350 cm

The Famous Giles Family
© the copyright holder. Image credit: Tracy Jenkins / Art UK

The Famous Giles Family 1992

Miles Robinson (b.1952)

Fibreglass & stone

H 140 x W 140 cm

The Leap of the Dog
© DACS 2023. Image credit: Frances Price / Art UK

The Leap of the Dog c.2013

Maurice Harron (b.1946)

Metal

Treo 63 DM
© the artist. Image credit: Margaret Lawless / Art UK

Treo 63 DM 2017

Amy Goodman (b.1974)

Bronze

H 60 x W 100 x D 30 cm

Greyfriars Bobby
Image credit: Gordon Baird

Greyfriars Bobby 1873

William Brodie (1815–1881) and Thomas Stuart Burnett (1853–1888) and David Cousin (1809-1878) (attributed to)

Granite & bronze

H 226 x W 106 x D 106 cm

Guard Dog
© the artist. Image credit: Paul Francis / Art UK

Guard Dog 2004 or before

Jason Lane (b.1970)

Recycled metal

H 100 cm

Stone Dog
Image credit: Paul Francis / Art UK

Stone Dog

unknown artist

Coade stone

Man Walking a Dog
© the copyright holder. Image credit: Robert Lavers / Art UK

Man Walking a Dog 2019

David Gosling

Wire & metal

H 160 x W 200 cm

Black Dog
© the copyright holders. Image credit: Alan Greenwell / Art UK

Black Dog 2012

Victoria Morris (b.1984) and Lee Nicholson (b.1975)

Resin based & hand-sculpted

H 150 x W 200 x D 75 cm

Tug o' War
© the copyright holder. Image credit: Tracy Jenkins / Art UK

Tug o' War 2002

W. Stanley Proctor (b.1939)

Bronze

The Picnic
© the artist's estate. Image credit: Gary Tyrell / Art UK

The Picnic 1988

Gerda Rubinstein (1931–2022)

Bronze resin

H 180 x W 288 cm

Bedlington Terrier Welcome Sign
© the copyright holder. Image credit: Susan Dawson/Art UK

Bedlington Terrier Welcome Sign

unknown artist

Galvanised metal

Dog
© The Executors of the Frink Estate and Archive. All Rights Reserved, DACS 2024. Image credit: Dorset County Hospital

Dog 1986

Elisabeth Frink (1930–1993)

Bronze

H 89 x W 113 x D 28 cm

Dorset County Hospital