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Vintage Dogs

by Emma Kesler, CDBC, CPDT-KA
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One of my favorite pastimes is looking up cool vintage finds on Etsy – In particular, antique metal dog figures. I struggled during my time in art school to make and to defend the value of “representational art,” which can be loosely defined as art that is shaped in the likeness of immediately recognizable objects and/or subjects. Such art is not in fashion right now. I have always been drawn to representational art. I am impressed by artists that can/could accurately sculpt anatomy, and celebrate nature in small interesting forms. There is no better era to find such masterfully crafted small objects than in the beginning of the 20th century. At the time, even more homewares had elaborate decorations. I admire the skill that it took to craft detailed forms, such as the above collection of small dog figures, all circa 1900-1940. Not only are these forms detailed and realistic — in making them, the artists also had to take the challenging process of moldmaking into account, since all were cast in brass or iron. Sadly the artists go unnamed today, but the upside for those who appreciate their work is that these are relatively inexpensive little works of art. 
{ I’ve put together a few of my favorite recent finds, including the dogs above, here. }
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Emma Kesler, CDBC, CPDT-KA

Emma Kesler, CDBC, CPDT-KA is an award-winning Certified Dog Behavior Consultant who has worked with clients around the world for over a decade. Emma dedicates her coaching roster to types of dogs that are underserved in the dog behavior and training world. Emma shares her life with her Welsh Terrier copilot Miles.

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  1. carly says:
    10 years ago

    Cuuute! I do like vintage cats as well.

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  2. Danielle says:
    10 years ago

    LOVE these! I love searching for vintage dog stuff on Etsy too, like stuffed animals. I can waste a lot of time that way!

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  3. Emma says:
    10 years ago

    Oh I am glad I haven't searched for vintage stuffed terriers yet… Shh!

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  4. Emma says:
    10 years ago

    Haha Darcy, sounds like Chester has the right idea! Don't tell Miles… He might ask me to upgrade his "Emma is on the computer" snack from bullystick to tuna treats!

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  5. Emma says:
    10 years ago

    Those are too funny Anth! But too realistic. Lol. Makes me want to go back to 日本!

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  6. Anth says:
    9 years ago

    I've never been to Japan… Unless flying over Japan counts…

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  7. Emma says:
    9 years ago

    Lets save up and go!

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  8. Emma says:
    9 years ago

    Do you have a collection?

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  9. Anth says:
    9 years ago

    I am 100% behind that idea!

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