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Robyn Sweaney

Robyn's parents had two terriers, Wuff and Snuff. In spite of Snuff’s ominous name and a couple of close shaves – once, he jumped out of a moving car, and another time, on a long road trip, he was accidentally left behind at a petrol station – he outlived Wuff.

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Selected images

Zed, from the series Walking the dog, 2005 by Robyn Sweaney

Zed, from the series Walking the dog, 2005 by Robyn Sweaney

Robyn Sweaney, 2016 by Mark Mohell

Robyn Sweaney, 2016 by Mark Mohell

Arnie, from the series Walking the dog, 2005 by Robyn Sweaney

Arnie, from the series Walking the dog, 2005 by Robyn Sweaney

Bronson, from the series Walking the dog, 2005 by Robyn Sweaney

Bronson, from the series Walking the dog, 2005 by Robyn Sweaney

Bubbles, from the series Walking the dog, 2005 by Robyn Sweaney

Bubbles, from the series Walking the dog, 2005 by Robyn Sweaney

Fitz, from the series Walking the dog, 2005 by Robyn Sweaney

Fitz, from the series Walking the dog, 2005 by Robyn Sweaney

Hercules, from the series Walking the dog, 2005 by Robyn Sweaney

Hercules, from the series Walking the dog, 2005 by Robyn Sweaney

Home Sweet Home (Peter Fay, Robin Evans and Milly), 2013 by Robyn Sweaney

Home Sweet Home (Peter Fay, Robin Evans and Milly), 2013 by Robyn Sweaney

In the park, from the series Walking the dog, 2005 by Robyn Sweaney

In the park, from the series Walking the dog, 2005 by Robyn Sweaney

Little dog, from the series Walking the dog, 2005 by Robyn Sweaney

Little dog, from the series Walking the dog, 2005 by Robyn Sweaney

Max, from the series Walking the dog, 2005 by Robyn Sweaney

Max, from the series Walking the dog, 2005 by Robyn Sweaney

Mrs Violet Frisby, 2011 by Robyn Sweaney

Mrs Violet Frisby, 2011 by Robyn Sweaney

Neighbours, from the series Walking the dog, 2005 by Robyn Sweaney

Neighbours, from the series Walking the dog, 2005 by Robyn Sweaney

Romy and Penny, from the series Walking the dog (6/8), 2005 by Robyn Sweaney

Romy and Penny, from the series Walking the dog (6/8), 2005 by Robyn Sweaney

Sunday afternoon, 2016 by Robyn Sweaney

Sunday afternoon, 2016 by Robyn Sweaney

Teddy and Seal, from the series Walking the dog, 2005 by Robyn Sweaney

Teddy and Seal, from the series Walking the dog, 2005 by Robyn Sweaney

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The National Portrait Gallery acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout Australia and recognises the continuing connection to lands, waters and communities. We pay our respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and to Elders both past and present.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander viewers are warned that this website contains images of deceased persons.