Dog Breeds Map Poster Print by Joseph Patterson Sims (1933)

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A worldwide perspective for dog lovers

Bring an interest in dogs and historic maps together with this reproduction of Joseph Patterson Sims’ Dog Map of the World (1933). The breed-map subject offers a different approach to canine wall art, connecting a love of animals with geography and pictorial design. It is a personal choice for a dog lover’s study, living room or gallery wall, whether displayed as an individual piece or alongside other vintage animal prints.

About the artwork

The existing artwork information describes a pictorial map that connects illustrated breeds with their places of origin. As a reproduction of a 1933 design, it can be enjoyed as historic map art rather than relied on as a current, comprehensive reference to dog breeds. Its combination of cartography and canine illustration offers plenty of scope for conversation about favourite breeds, travel and the ways maps have been used to tell stories.

Create a collected corner

Imagine placing the print near a bookshelf of travel and animal titles, with warm wooden furniture and soft textiles giving the room a comfortable setting. The recorded yellow, beige and green palette provides a starting point for coordinating nearby accessories without needing an entirely dog-themed interior. It can add a personal connection to an everyday space while remaining part of a broader collection of vintage art.

The horizontal orientation recorded in the category details can help you plan its place within a wider gallery arrangement. Pairing a breed map with individual dog portraits creates a shared subject while allowing each work to offer a different perspective. Choose a smaller format to join an established collection, or a larger option to give the map a more prominent place on the wall.

Paper, printing and finish

This product is a reproduction, not an original antique map. It is produced using giclée printing on 200gsm matte art paper, offering a matte paper surface for your chosen display. Select a print-only version to use your own frame, or choose a framed option with a black wooden frame and white mount.

Choose your size

• Small: 11 × 14 in, available as a print only or framed.
• Medium: 12 × 16 in, available as a print only or framed.
• Large: 18 × 24 in, available as a print only or framed.
• Framed options include a black wooden frame and white mount. Select your preferred size and finish above.

Pair it with

Create a dog-themed gallery wall by pairing this breed map with Cecil Aldin’s Westie portrait (1912), Arnold Peter Weisz-Kubínčan’s Dog print (1920s), or Édouard Manet’s Tama (c. 1875). Each offers an individual canine subject to accompany the map’s worldwide view.

Explore more vintage dog prints and map ideas

Find complementary canine artwork in our vintage dog prints collection for a gallery wall celebrating your favourite animals.

For ideas on displaying pictorial maps, including this dog-breed map, read Why Vintage Pictorial Maps Are the Ultimate Conversation Piece.