--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Until you have bred dogs and have drawn…" description: "\"Until you have bred dogs and have drawn and painted them, it is difficult to realize that no two are identical in conformation. You need do no more tha..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/83b/george-bird-evans-72762_daily-living_until-you-have-bred-dogs-and-have-drawn_2004207.jpg" --- # Until you have bred dogs and have drawn and painted them… ![“Until you have bred dogs and have drawn and painted them, it is difficult to realize that no two are identical in conformation. You need do no more than gun for a day over two of them to recognize that each is an individual. It requires the intimacy of daily living with a dog to know the subtle…” quote by George Bird Evans](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/83b/george-bird-evans-72762_daily-living_until-you-have-bred-dogs-and-have-drawn_2004207.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/83b/george-bird-evans-72762_daily-living_until-you-have-bred-dogs-and-have-drawn_2004207.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/83b/george-bird-evans-72762_daily-living_until-you-have-bred-dogs-and-have-drawn_2004207.jpg) > “Until you have bred dogs and have drawn and painted them, it is difficult to realize that no two are identical in conformation. You need do no more than gun for a day over two of them to recognize that each is an individual. It requires the intimacy of daily living with a dog to know the subtle quality of his mind, the ham-smell of his ears, and that his wet nose in your mouth tastes salty.” George Bird Evans ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Understanding a dog's unique traits requires close, daily interaction, revealing subtle differences in behavior and scent. **In simple terms:** Dogs are individuals, not copies. Key Takeaway Spend time observing each dog closely. Themes animal observation individuality empathy Mood reflective appreciative Type observational insightful When to use this quote - dog ownership - breeding programs - training sessions - veterinary care Key Concepts behavioral science sensory perception Questions to Reflect On - How does daily interaction change your perception of a dog? - What subtle signs indicate a dog's unique personality? 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