| makes dog figurines one of the most popular | | | | owners. Its at times like this when you understand why |
| collectibles in the world? Well it's not that difficult to | | | | dog figurines are so much in demand. |
| figure out. Dogs have always been known as man's | | | | Dogs have been an inspiration to many artists. My |
| best friend. They are enjoyed and appreciated by all | | | | mother is also an artist. She used to sit down with her |
| who are able to keep them as pets, and use them as | | | | drawing book and make sketches of the dogs on the |
| help. Children especially love dogs, and when they are | | | | farm. It was what brought her pleasure and watching |
| given a fluffy Golden Retriever or plastic dog | | | | her enjoy creation was a big part of our life. I |
| character to play with, they are kept happy and | | | | remember when she became interested in pottery |
| content for hours. There are such a large variety of | | | | and started sculpting animals out of clay, especially |
| dog breeds to choose from. The figurine world has | | | | Golden Retriever or Border Collie figurines . They were |
| captured them all in their various types, sizes, colors | | | | beautiful but very fragile, so I was not allowed to play |
| and natures. | | | | with them, just look at them and admire them. This is |
| Dog figurines are the perfect gift for the dog lover, and | | | | when I learnt to appreciate the value of art. Being a |
| are great for any occasion. I am certain you won't | | | | dog lover myself I'd started collecting many different |
| have a problem finding the dog that goes with the | | | | kinds of dog sculptures made mostly from clay, plastic |
| receiver, for example a Golden Retriever figurine. | | | | and crystal. Later I started collecting figurines made of |
| Some artists enjoy making amusing ceramic dog | | | | glass, crystal, brass and pewter. I was proud of my |
| figurines that capture human characteristics and | | | | collection. Eventually my friends and family would buy |
| portray them in their dogs. Other artists who make | | | | me dog figurines for my birthday and any other |
| detailed crystal or pewter figurines, like to capture the | | | | occasion until my collection grew so large I didn't know |
| characters of that particular dog breed, such as the | | | | what to do with them all. |
| Golden Retriever or the Schnauzer, or even the | | | | If you are looking for any kind of dog figurine, no |
| Border Collie. One of my favorites is the English sheep | | | | matter how old, diverse, unique and unusual, you should |
| dog figurine with its long shaggy coat, and my German | | | | be able to find it on the Internet. You might need to |
| shepherd dog - a replica of my own faithful Shadow. | | | | exercise a little patience, but fortunately with the help |
| Here are some other types of figurines you could | | | | of search engines you have a large selection of |
| get:cherub figurinescow figurineschihuahua | | | | website to browse through. There are some |
| figurinesgerman shepherd figurinespenguin figurinesdog | | | | interesting sites with beautiful pictures of the different |
| figurinesdolphin figurineschina figurines | | | | dog figurines, with information about the dog breed, its |
| When we lived on the farm we never had less than | | | | habits and characteristics, as well as pertinent |
| six dogs at a time. That was the norm. We all loved | | | | information of when and how the figurines are made |
| dogs, and they became part of the family. I can | | | | and the material that is used. You can also find |
| remember a time when we had ended up with | | | | different styles such as exquisite jewelry and bronze |
| seventeen Golden Retriever puppies, had by two of | | | | trophies. The selection is vast. |
| our female dogs. The father of the puppies was of | | | | If I may give you a friendly word of advise on cleaning |
| course very proud, but I'm sure he experienced just as | | | | your figurines - dust or wipe your figurines gently once |
| much frustration as we did in the beginning. As a child I | | | | a week if you can. This will keep them looking clean |
| found it absolutely delightful, I named them all according | | | | and shiny and your display will be highly appreciated by |
| to their characters. Eventually the time came when we | | | | all your friends and visitors. |
| had to find homes for all of them. We were all very | | | | Dog figurines will always remain a prized collectable for |
| sad seeing them go, but we knew they were going to | | | | many who appreciate their value. |
| good homes and bring much happiness to their | | | | |