By: Bimol Bee
Submitted: 2011-09-14 03:40:02 | Word Count: 494
Nowadays, there're dog figurines of various shapes, sizes and models chosen by thousands of charmed antique collectors, dog enthusiasts and animal lovers. Contemporary dog figurines are also popular decorations in numerous households in many countries. The greatest dog antique collection located in a museum based in Waco, Texas, contains more than 7000 pieces. It was founded in 1967 and includes excellent masterpieces expressing deep love between a dog and its owner.
The art of figurine-sculpting takes its beginning from prehistoric times when small images of gods and goddesses served major subjects of worship and adoration. The first animal statuettes were produced from lead and later they with the scientific technological progress they used to be made of glass, porcelain, crystal and resin. In fact, no matter what material is used for making such collectibles, their aim endures forever - supporting the integrity of their real-life counterpart. Because of this, contemporary collectors dislike mass production and highly appreciate hand-made items. Very often, such hand-made pieces are sculpted by talented artists before the eyes of many people.
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Today's dog figurines are represented by different sizes beginning from pocket-sized miniatures and finishing with larger issues of 12cm in height. Those figurines are able to recreate a great variety of dogs' expression starting from the tender eyes of detective puppies to the clever face of a German shepherd dog. Many dogs are depicted with such human-like characteristics as a smile or a wink. Some manufacturers produce figurines which are covered in fur, nevertheless, today it's recommended to use synthetic fur for the prevention of animal cruelty.
Nowadays, dog ornaments have become beloved presents for friends and family members. Those may be items for the top of elegant mantle-pieces or a magnet toy for the top of a computer-screen. No matter, what kind of ornament it is, it will always symbolize endless love between a dog and its owner.
Many collectors select dogs' ornaments or figurines for many reasons, for instance, their high price. It's well known that rare dog breeds are sold at a really high price on the market, the same concerns the dogs' figurines. Still, much depends on the material from which they're made. Trendy artisans create limited designer editions making them even more expensive. Today, some pet lovers intend to have different figurines of different dog breeds imaginable. It's often a lifelong purpose of many collectors.
These collectibles require proper maintenance that's extremely important for their high value and good look. Figurines should be dusted with a soft cotton cloth minimum once a week in dependence on their location and vulnerability to dust. Collectibles should be kept away from children, closed in a separate cabinet or printer's tray protected from cracks or chips.
Dog figurines are greatly loved by collectors used at the same time by dog lovers who create their loyal companies filled with love and fun. The presence of dog figurines is really unlimited being even met on Easter eggs.
