FROM MRS Patmore to Lady Sybil, these barking mad illustrations show the WOOF-er side of some of our most loved Downton characters. The art works entitled 'Houndton Tabby', were designed by illustrator and artist Kim Parkhurst, 39, after she combined her love of drawing and Downton Abbey. 'I've been painting portraits of animals in historical costume for some time,” explains New Yorker Kim. “I've taken some familiar and beloved characters whose demeanour, personality, and appearance seemed to translate to certain breeds of dog or cat. 'I got to thinking about Mr Bates' character and storyline, and Brendan Coyle's facial structure, and how he could look hard but also had the warmest, kindest eyes.
These uninvited guests ELEPHANTLY make their annual trip through the reception of this welcoming lodge .
A BAMBI was dramatically caught in mid-air by a greedy Nile crocodile in a once-in-a-million flying pincer move .
STARING open-mouthed into the camera, this shocked fish looks out of place in the middle of its angry friends .
A dog was SOW close to death after she dangerously swallowed a two-inch NEEDLE-Cute Shih Tzu Daisy could have pierced her intestines after eating the long needle and thread after finding it on the carpet .
SURROUNDED by a snowstorm, these young polar bears battle the elements - as well as each other .
PUSHING the diver out of his way, this little sea turtle shows he’s not in the mood for photographs .
SNUGGLING up against their teddy bears, these baby sloths could easily be mistaken for one of the cuddly toys .
An elegant snowy owl spreads her wings and glides effortlessly above the snow covered field .
EAGERLY BITING his nails, this little squirrel is clearly nervous of looming predators as he searches for his meal .
TUGGING on the wing of his sibling, this needy owl is after some attention .
NOT YOUR everyday selfie, this plucky diver poses with some of the scariest predators in the ocean .
AN OLD ENGLISH cottage packed full of history and valuables has been left to rot .