Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

One of the pieces I made for my senior show, which is about genetic disorders and other health problems in dogs, specifically ones that are prevalent in particular breeds.

This piece is supposed to show a king cavalier spaniel with syringomyelia, a problem where parts of the skull are too small, causing the brain to squeeze into weird areas and making the spinal fluid collect in pockets. It can cause anything from phantom itches to constant intense pain in the dogs who have this problem.

porcelain with black stain, unglazed, salt fired, spring 09