Flowers and birds are common objects of depiction in Yu Chung-Lin's paintings, while animals are less common. From records, there were only two paintings of dogs by the artist. Further research shows that this painting on silk of dogs with a snowy background hints to an intimate childhood memory of the artist. Hence this work carries paramount importance to the artist and the family.

After losing both parents, Yu Chung-Lin lived with his mother's relatives, the Hsu family with a profound background in literature. His grandfather Hsu Gong-Yuan was an important official during the Republican Period and his uncles Hsu Yi-Hao and Hsu Zong-Hai were important figures in the revolution and in Flower-and-Bird art. Despite his loss in his early childhood, Yu Chung-Lin received profound love and care from the House of Cherry Blossoms in Shandong. This House provided a cradle for Yu in his artistic career, under the revelations from his uncle Hsu Zong-Hai and Yu's relentless effort in observation and practice. From graphics on his shoes to Flower-and-Bird paintings, Yu displayed extraordinary talent and passion towards art in his early childhood.

Since his arrival in Taiwan from 1949, Yu reignited his passion for art by attending lectures after work at the National Taiwan Normal University, and later followed Jin Qin-Bo, thus starting his artistic career. He started Li Shui Art Studio with Hu Nian-Zu and Sun Jia- Qin. Yu followed the Song School of gongbi by focusing primarily on realistic approaches including observations, meticulous strokes and bright colours. During his painting, he would imagine himself as one of the chirping birds hopping freely among the flowers. This enabled him to accurately paint the character of each bird.

This work is situated in a harsh winter with heavy snow, similar to the winters of Shandong, the homeland of Yu Chung-Lin. Two dogs are playing happily on the snow. The dogs were painted in light ink and finest strokes to depict its thick fur. A fine layer of white was applied on the dog's paws to enhance a realistic depiction of snow. The brown dog stares mindlessly at the viewer with one paw scratching the body. The other black dog is attracted by the smell and marches eagerly towards it. The work depicts the joy of two playful dogs, as if the artist himself invited the audience to join the fun of his childhood at the House of Cherry Blossoms.