Book Of Traceable Heraldic Art

Dog’s

A domesticated canine. Any period breed of dog may be used.

Dog's Head Couped (1) §

No default posture. No proper coloration.

A fast-running sight hound may be blazoned a “levrier.”

Period sight hound breeds include the greyhound and wolfhound.

Source: Pennsic Heralds’ Point Artists. Artist unknown.

Dog's Head Couped (2) §

No default posture. No proper coloration.

A solidly-built working dog with short ears may be blazoned an “alaunt” or "mastiff."

Source: Le Blason Des Armoiries. Artist: Jérôme de Bara. (Page 110.)

Dog's Head Collared and Couped (1) §

No default posture. No proper coloration.

Artist: Iago ab Adam. Adapted from Wappenbuch Conrads von Grünenberg.

Dog's Head Collared and Couped (2) §

No default posture. No proper coloration.

Source: Münchner Handschrift. Artist: Unknown. Adapted by Owen Tegg.

Dog's Head Erased (1) §

No default posture. No proper coloration.

A hound with hanging ears may be blazoned a “talbot.” Period scent hound breeds include the bloodhound.

Source: Pennsic Traceable Art. Artist: Roana d’Evreux (attributed).

Dog's Head Erased (2) §

No default posture. No proper coloration.

A fast-running sight hound may be blazoned a “levrier.”

Period sight hound breeds include the greyhound and wolfhound.

Source: Banners, Standards, and Badges. Artist: Thomas Willement. (Crest of de Flytte, page 162.)