Dog Figurines
Dogs have been for many of us part of the family for many generations. They are a companion to the aged and a friend and playmate to the young. Each dog has a different character and is loyal and faithful to its master. These canines are intelligent creatures and can perform amazing acts and tricks, and are often used in books and films as the hero in the story. So it is understandable why there is such a huge demand for dog figurines in the market. In fact I do not believe there is any dog breed or type or size or color that is not available.
Dog figurines are the perfect gift for the dog lover, and are great for any occasion. I am certain you won't have a problem finding the dog that goes with the receiver, for example a Beagle figurine. Some artists enjoy making amusing ceramic dog figurines that capture human characteristics and portray them in their dogs. Other artists who make detailed glass or pewter figurines, like to capture the characters of that particular dog breed, such as the Beagle or the Schnauzer, or even the Dachshund. One of my favorites is the English sheep dog figurine with its long shaggy coat, and my German shepherd dog - a replica of my own faithful Shadow.
Here are some other types of figurines you could get:
owl figurines
frog figurines
elephant figurines
gargoyle figurines
border terrier figurines
eagle figurines
buddah figurines
great dane figurines
It's amazing how dogs can so easily become a part of your life. We always kept dogs on our farm, however only two of them were pure bred, which goes to show it doesn't matter what breed you have, they are all special and unique. There was a time when we had two sets of Beagle puppies at one time, making it a total of twenty-three dogs on the farm. It was chaos at first but we soon got used to the little darlings underneath our feet. As much as we came to love them all as they crept into our hearts, we eventually had to find homes for each one of them (I think we kept two if I can remember correctly - we called them Major and Minor). Stories of good times with our pets can inspire us to collect dog figurines as memoirs and gifts for others.
Dogs have been an inspiration to many artists. My mother is also an artist. She used to sit down with her drawing book and make sketches of the dogs on the farm. It was what brought her pleasure and watching her enjoy creation was a big part of our life. I remember when she became interested in pottery and started sculpting animals out of clay, especially Beagle or Dachshund figurines . They were beautiful but very fragile, so I was not allowed to play with them, just look at them and admire them. This is when I learnt to appreciate the value of art. Being a dog lover myself I'd started collecting many different kinds of dog sculptures made mostly from clay, plastic and glass. Later I started collecting figurines made of glass, crystal, brass and pewter. I was proud of my collection. Eventually my friends and family would buy me dog figurines for my birthday and any other occasion until my collection grew so large I didn't know what to do with them all.
No matter what type of dog figurine you are looking for, you will be able to find it on the Internet. Many figurine enthusiasts are browsing the net for different styles, such as
glass figurines skillfully handcrafted into necklaces, or beautifully painted ceramic statutes, or bronze trophies for dog shows etc. There are too many types to name them all. My advice would be to spend some time walking through the different gift shops and deciding what would suit your collection. It would be to your benefit to make a note of what interests you first, and then searching specifically for that breed, and then compare prices. Your effort will be worth it.
If I may give you a friendly word of advise on cleaning your figurines - dust or wipe your figurines gently once a week if you can. This will keep them looking clean and shiny and your display will be highly appreciated by all your friends and visitors.
Collecting dog figurines is like a drug; you have to have the latest and the best. It's in the blood.
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Jarad "the figurine guy" Nelson is a expert collector and retailer of the finest figurines money can buy. He runs Figurine Kingdom with a vision to provide the figurine enthusiast community a one stop shop for all their figurine shopping requirements.
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