| If you are looking for a vintage dog figurine you will find | | | | in full alert, a standing Dalmatian or Greyhound, a Collie, |
| that these small and delicate pieces are more | | | | a Dachshund or a Jack Russell Terrier. A vintage dog |
| commonly found when compared to other categories | | | | figurine of a collie or other working dogs is extremely |
| of figurines. However, in spite of the different designs | | | | popular. This reflects the popularity of the breed in |
| in the market, dog figurines are still popular favorites | | | | years past. Although St Bernhards are considered |
| and are used as a gifting option both to the young and | | | | working dogs, they are often shown in a more |
| the old. Whether in ceramic, glass or porcelain these | | | | whimsical setting and have become a popular |
| beautiful creations capture the loyalty, trust and | | | | collector's item. |
| elegance of the breed. Artists have managed to | | | | Dinnertime for the dog |
| design these pieces detailing almost every aspect of | | | | A dog with a bone is a popular subject for vintage |
| these unique animals. | | | | figurines. A puppy guarding a bone that is almost as |
| Finding dog breeds | | | | large as its owner is whimsical in nature, but the dog |
| Just as dog lovers tend to gravitate toward a | | | | sleeping near its dish is a great picture of contentment. |
| particular dog breed, vintage dog figurine collectors | | | | The dog may be portrayed near or partially in its |
| often decide to specialize in one breed of dog. | | | | doghouse. As with other types of figurines, the size of |
| Sometimes a collector may choose instead to | | | | the dog may vary from dainty miniatures to larger |
| specialize in a particular activity being performed by | | | | spotlight pieces. Figurines can be free standing or can |
| various breed of dogs. You will find several figurines of | | | | be incorporated into pieces such as a cookie jar or a |
| dogs in a sitting or squatting position. Breeds could | | | | condiment holder. |
| include Spaniels in different sizes, German Shepherds | | | | |