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