| What makes dog figurines one of the most | | | | to start collecting dogs figurines of all |
| popular collectibles in the world? Well it's | | | | kinds made from different material. I still |
| not that difficult to figure out. Dogs have | | | | have some today and consider them some of my |
| always been known as man's best friend. They | | | | treasured collectables. |
| are enjoyed and appreciated by all who are | | | | |
| able to keep them as pets, and use them as | | | | Dogs have been an inspiration to many |
| help. Children especially love dogs, and when | | | | artists. My mother is also an artist. She |
| they are given a fluffy Rottweiler or plastic | | | | used to sit down with her drawing book and |
| dog character to play with, they are kept | | | | make sketches of the dogs on the farm. It was |
| happy and content for hours. There are such a | | | | what brought her pleasure and watching her |
| large variety of dog breeds to choose from. | | | | enjoy creation was a big part of our life. I |
| The figurine world has captured them all in | | | | remember when she became interested in |
| their various types, sizes, colors and | | | | pottery and started sculpting animals out of |
| natures. | | | | clay, especially Rottweiler or Dalmation |
| | | | figurines . They were beautiful but very |
| Dog figurines are the perfect gift for the | | | | fragile, so I was not allowed to play with |
| dog lover, and are great for any occasion. I | | | | them, just look at them and admire them. This |
| am certain you won't have a problem finding | | | | is when I learnt to appreciate the value of |
| the dog that goes with the receiver, for | | | | art. Being a dog lover myself I'd started |
| example a Rottweiler figurine. Some artists | | | | collecting many different kinds of dog |
| enjoy making amusing ceramic dog figurines | | | | sculptures made mostly from clay, plastic and |
| that capture human characteristics and | | | | pewter. Later I started collecting figurines |
| portray them in their dogs. Other artists who | | | | made of glass, crystal, brass and pewter. I |
| make detailed pewter or pewter figurines, | | | | was proud of my collection. Eventually my |
| like to capture the characters of that | | | | friends and family would buy me dog figurines |
| particular dog breed, such as the Rottweiler | | | | for my birthday and any other occasion until |
| or the Schnauzer, or even the Dalmation. One | | | | my collection grew so large I didn't know |
| of my favorites is the English sheep dog | | | | what to do with them all. |
| figurine with its long shaggy coat, and my | | | | |
| German shepherd dog - a replica of my own | | | | No matter what type of dog figurine you are |
| faithful Shadow. | | | | looking for, you will be able to find it on |
| | | | the Internet. Many figurine enthusiasts are |
| Here are some other types of figurines you | | | | browsing the net for different styles, such |
| could get:beagle figurinescat | | | | aspewter figurines skillfully handcrafted |
| figurineswildlife figurines | | | | into necklaces, or beautifully painted |
| | | | ceramic statutes, or bronze trophies for dog |
| Christmas figurinespig figurineshorse | | | | shows etc. There are too many types to name |
| figurinesfish figurinesclown figurines | | | | them all. My advice would be to spend some |
| | | | time walking through the different gift shops |
| I grew up on a small farm, big enough to hold | | | | and deciding what would suit your collection. |
| a few farm animals and never less than six | | | | It would be to your benefit to make a note of |
| dogs at a time. They were my constant | | | | what interests you first, and then searching |
| companion when going for walks or picking | | | | specifically for that breed, and then compare |
| fruit or doing some outdoor chore. Most of | | | | prices. Your effort will be worth it. |
| our dogs were born and died on the farm over | | | | |
| a period of 20 years, so we had the privilege | | | | If I may give you a friendly word of advise |
| of seeing many puppies being born. The one | | | | on cleaning your figurines - dust or wipe |
| year two of our female Rottweiler's had eight | | | | your figurines gently once a week if you can. |
| puppies each within a few days of each other. | | | | This will keep them looking clean and shiny |
| We ended up with 16 puppies - what a mission | | | | and your display will be highly appreciated |
| it was to keep the little darlings from | | | | by all your friends and visitors. |
| roaming around and getting under our feet. | | | | |
| When it came time to find homes for them all, | | | | Dog figurines can be cherished keepsakes for |
| we didn't want to let them go. In the end I | | | | generations to come. |
| kept two of them. These puppies inspired me | | | | |