Two Barking Dogs

My friend Rob would come up with something very catchy like a Polish Pieroge Hound.

Inquiring minds want to know. What kind of dog does this look like? I’m leaning toward a Bernese Mountain Dog. Too bad we can’t run a DNA check on it!

Please, help my friend Lou Ann identify this cute little pup. The painting is by “M. Morgan” and it looks to be about 30-50 years old.

What do you think? Please post your guess here! And, if you know anything about the artist, you get bonus points (redeemable for absolutely nothing except bragging rights).

And, anyone that posts a response to this inquiry gets 3 entries into my Contest which ends next week.