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TPG The
Best of Breed Our kennel has grown once again and this time we have several new breeds as well as some that we had before. If we are not showing a dog that we had at an earlier time, don't be concerned, we can get it for you. We are still of the mind that a dog is a dog and should look like what he purports to be, i.e. no eyelashes, no human smiles. Our dogs must be doing what comes naturally to dogs. By the way, a customer sent us the spelling for Schipperke and we learned something, which is always nice, but we still can't find a box for the breed so for those of you who asked about that particular breed, we're sorry. The makers just don't make Schipperkes. I'd like to talk about the appearances of the breeds that are made. A number of people have remarked that our dogs don't always look exactly like their pet, either markings are different or the confirmation of the Limoges dog is not exactly as that of the customer's dog. Artoria, our major supplier of dogs, uses the illustrations from an encyclopedia of dogs as the models for their boxes. The boxes are a faithful reproduction of those illustrations. It must be remembered that every dog of one breed is not exactly as every other dog of that breed. Even if the dog is a purebred animal, there are still variations because that's nature. They are always trying to improve the breeds and if all of our dogs were perfect specimens of their breeds then there would be no need to have dog shows to find the champions of each breed. We would each have a pet that was a champion. Too, you have to remember that a sculptor is making the original model for the box and that an artist is painting it. Something of each person who works on the original box goes into making the box that results from their efforts, so naturally there will be slight differences. Please understand that these are first artistic endeavors and then representations of the breed. Having said all of that, let's "Put on The Dog".
A. Variations
on the theme of a Cocker Spaniel Box.
Sorry, the following item is by Special Order Only. A4. Meet Pepper, a Black and White Cocker Spaniel Box. This little guy has that “Take me out for a run” look on his face. You know the way they look at you and you just know that they are trying to tell you something. I always want to pick them up, give them a hug and tell them not to worry, I will take care of them, when they get that look on their faces. All domestic animals have that same kind of of soulful look that they give you. At the least it deserves a hug. This little fellow is just a beauty, very life like and very well done. Pierre Arqui is the maker and many of our very best dog and cat boxes are his work. Isn’t this one a charmer? Inside a ribbon that he won at the last dog show on which he participated, painted. You can tell he’s a champion from his stance. Retail: About $169.00. Our price: $152.90. B. Meet Rum Runner, The Saint Bernard Box. He's sitting in the snow with a full cask of brandy around his neck and he is ready for his next assignment. Inside, the Alps and a climbing instrument. The clasp, a Christmas tree. I don't recall having seen this particular clasp ever before, for those of you interested in unusual clasps. Retail: Upwards of 173.00. Our price: $156.90. C. The Basset Hound Box. He of the long body, the short legs and the long ears. No wonder he has such sad eyes. That's a lot for any body to bear. Actually, he's happy. His tail is up and ready to wag because he knows he's going to a good home. Inside, his yard, with a split rail fence. That fence isn't going to stop him from his wanderings. Retail: Upwards of $159.00. Our price: $143.90. NEW Sorry,
the following item is by Special Order Only.
D. The Dachshund Box. He of the very long body, very
short legs, very long nose and very soulful eyes. To find out more about ordering, Click Here |
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