Sniffs Collection

HORSE WAITING TO DIE
A curious dog sniffs at an old horse as it breathes its last. Date: early 19th century

The Monarch of the Glen (colour litho)
6014003 The Monarch of the Glen (colour litho) by Landseer, Edwin (1802-73) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Monarch of the Glen)

Trotty Veck and his daughter Meg - Charles Dickens
Trotty Veck And His Daughter Meg - short story by Charles Dickens in The Chimes Date: circa 1910s

Close-up of a grizzly bear (Ursus arctos horribilis) smelling and foraging for food in a bush; Atlin, British Columbia, Canada

Portrait of an American black bear cub sniffing a wildflower, USA, North America
Portrait of an American black bear cub (Ursus americanus) sniffing a wildflower in Yellowstone National Park. The American black bear is one of eight species of bear in the world

Polar Bear (Ursus Maritimus)

Bobak / Steppe Marmot - fat adult - observes and sniffs surroundings for a potential danger near a burrow (Marmota bobak). common in steppes of Orenburg region - South Russia - morning - July

Bobak / Steppe Marmot - adult - observes and sniffs surroundings for a potential danger near a burrow (Marmota bobak). common in steppes of Orenburg region - South Russia - early morning - July

Water shrew, adult, inquisitively sniffs air (Neomys fodiens ). bank of river Pra, a tributary of river Oka; near Ryasan town, european Russia, Nature Reserve Okskii ; autumn (September)

Siberian Lemming - adult sniffs air prior to crossing a puddle (Lemmings can swim). (Lemmus sibiricus ). tundra near Dikson, Russian Arctic. Summer, August

Art Nouveau Girl smelling the scent of a red flower
An Austrian art nouveau postcard (potentially by Raphael Kirchner?) of some style and grace, depicting a pretty girl smelling the scent of a small red flower. Date: circa 1900

Travellers rest before an inn, Jan Baptist de Wael, 1642 - 1669

Little girl smelling flowers

Gaur (Bos gaurus) adult female, sniffing air and listening suspiciously, standing in forest, Tadoba N. P
Gaur (Bos gaurus) adult female, sniffing air and listening suspiciously, standing in forest, Tadoba N.P. Maharashtra, India, February

Domestic Sheep, Swaledale lamb, close-up of head and front legs, sniffing buttercup in pasture, Hardraw, Wensleydale, Yorkshire Dales N.P. North Yorkshire, England, May

Grey Wolf (Canis lupus) adult, sniffing tree trunk to detect other wolves scent markings, in snow, Minnesota, U. S. A
Grey Wolf (Canis lupus) adult, sniffing tree trunk to detect other wolves scent markings, in snow, Minnesota, U.S.A. January (captive)

Common Vole (Microtus arvalis) adult, sniffing, Castilla y Leon, Spain, October (controlled)

Southeastern Spanish Ibex (Capra pyrenaica hispanica) young male approaching adult female, testing scent during rut, Castellon, Spain, November

Domestic Dog, Hungarian Vizsla, wire-haired variety, juvenile, one-year old, sniffing ground, standing on grass, England, March

Domestic Dog, Basset Hound, puppy, looking at reflection in mirror, England, January

Domestic Dog, Shih Tzu, puppy, investigating reflection in mirror, England, October

Red Deer (Cervus elaphus) mature stag, in flehmen, scenting nearby hind during rutting season, Bradgate Park, Leicestershire, England, October

A gray and brown terrier sniffs inquisitively at a creeping tortoise

A brown and white Basset Hound sniffs the ground while dangling its long drooping ears

Cat rumaging through a dustbin

A large white Italian spinone sniffs at a smaller reddish dachshund while being scrutinized in turn by another small dachshund standing beneath its belly

She Sniffs a Flower
She sniffs a flowering tree while water spills picturesquely into a fountain 1923

Army Sniffer Dog
An excited army sniffer dog sniffs under a leather living room armchair. Date: 1960s

Domestic Dog, retriever cross mongrel, elderly adult, sniffing amongst fallen leaves in woodland, England, november

Domestic Dog, Greek Mountain Dog and labrador cross mongrel, elderly adults, meeting and socialising with younger dog in snow, England, december

Domestic Rabbit, two adults, interacting through wire of garden run, England, july

Domestic Sheep, ewe, investigating European Rabbit (Oryctolagus cuniculus) infected with Myxomatosis, Whitewell, Lancashire, England, april

Domestic Dog, Jack Russell Terrier and Bichon Frise, two adults, sniffing ear

Domestic Pig, British Saddleback piglet, with lamb, sniffing each other, on organic farm, West Yorkshire, England, july

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In a world filled with scents, the act of sniffing becomes an intriguing window into various creatures' lives. From the majestic Monarch of the Glen to the observant Bobak/Steppe Marmot, each animal has its own unique way of exploring their surroundings through scent. Even in moments of vulnerability, like a horse waiting to die, their sense of smell remains ever-present. The water shrew curiously sniffs the air, driven by an insatiable curiosity that leads it on endless adventures. Similarly, the Siberian Lemming takes a moment to inhale deeply before embarking on its daring journey across treacherous terrain. But it's not just animals who find solace and wonder in sniffing; humans too are captivated by this sensory experience. An Art Nouveau girl delicately smells the intoxicating fragrance of a red flower, transported to another realm by its enchanting aroma. Even literary characters like Trotty Veck and his daughter Meg from Charles Dickens' tales understand the power held within a simple sniff and can evoke memories or transport one's imagination beyond reality. Nature itself embraces this olfactory exploration as well - from grizzly bears foraging for food in British Columbia to American black bear cubs gently smelling wildflowers in North America. And let us not forget about polar bears roaming icy landscapes or domestic pigs and lambs playfully sniffing each other on an organic farm in West Yorkshire. Sniffing is more than just inhaling; it is an art form that connects beings across species and continents alike. It allows us all to delve deeper into our surroundings and discover hidden treasures through our noses – reminding us that there is so much more beneath the surface waiting to be explored with every breath we take.