Oil on Canvas, 16″ x 12″

Back in pre-central heating days, on nights when a thick quilt wasn’t available or didn’t provide enough heat, rural dwellers might take a dog into bed to provide additional warmth. Chilly weather called for one dog, even colder for two, but when it was cold enough to freeze a brass monkey, you’d make room for three dogs.

These pups just seem so nice and cozy together, all cuddled up for warmth.