Ever since scientists discovered that most humans have Neanderthal DNA I've noticed that they look better and better in artistic depictions. This is an older depiction of a Neanderthal:
Don't ask me why or how. Blame it on Joan. Whatever, Izzy is our new little girl. She's part chihuahua, part something else (some kind of terrier). She does NOT have a chihuahua personality. I think she may have been abused, she's a rescue shelter dog, and sometimes she cowers. Not sure if it's the fear of a new home or fear. In any case, we're gently coaxing her and she's slowly coming along.