carolinetyler
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posted on October 23, 2005 03:02:53 PM new
I'm afraid I'm strictly Boxers, so anything with a tail baffles me - anyone recognize this breed? (heavy flash used to show detail):
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 Caroline
[ edited by carolinetyler on Oct 23, 2005 03:06 PM ]
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miscellany03
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posted on October 23, 2005 03:05:16 PM new
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toasted36
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posted on October 23, 2005 03:05:35 PM new
lol ya beat me
it's [] instead of <>
It's has the body of a greyhound and ears look like a greyhound but the snout looks kinda short...hmmm
[ edited by toasted36 on Oct 23, 2005 03:08 PM ]
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carolinetyler
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posted on October 23, 2005 03:07:15 PM new
You guys are quick! I was just fixing my mistake - used the wrong brackets - thanks a bunch!
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Caroline
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posted on October 23, 2005 03:14:05 PM new
caroline,
try looking up whippet and italian greyhound. you'll probably find what you're looking for. would look it up for you but just passing through quickly.
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chimpchamp
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posted on October 23, 2005 04:04:12 PM new
I was thinking whippet also vintage.
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carolinetyler
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posted on October 23, 2005 04:28:24 PM new
Thanks! Gives me something to go on - it looks like he could be either a whippet or Italian greyhound - I've just looked at several pics of both - I'll just put both in the title and endure all the emails!
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Caroline
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KarenMx
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posted on October 23, 2005 05:12:35 PM new
It's probably supposed to be a greyhound, but no, the proportions aren't right. It's not really "right" for any specific breed, but based on the Egyptian-esque engraving (is that supposed to be the eye of Horus?) on the collar, I'd list it as a greyhound. Probably not a whippet (they're an English breed & aren't usually pictured with Egyptian markings on collars) and definitely not an Italian Greyhound.
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hwahwa
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posted on October 23, 2005 05:28:43 PM new
I have seen greyhound dogs posed like that,but I have also seen russian wolfhound posed like that.
I agree,the size is not right for a greyhound.
I think it is meant to be a greyhound,is it made in Thailand?If so,this could explain the size .
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posted on October 23, 2005 07:12:17 PM new
definitely not a russian wolfhound, aka borzoi. have owned and shown them. other than what's known as the "barrel chest," with which - to make a long story short - they are able to inhale tons of oxygen needed for the fast bursts of speed that borzoi (and greyhounds) are known for, the body shape is off but, more importantly, borzoi have _lots_ and lots of hair. trust me on that one.
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Roadsmith
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posted on October 23, 2005 10:08:46 PM new
Whippet was my first impression, also.
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sparkz
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posted on October 23, 2005 10:20:23 PM new
Definitely not a Greyhound. Doesn't look anything like any bus I ever saw.
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vintageads4u
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posted on October 24, 2005 04:42:56 AM new
Looks like a Saluki
Beth
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cblev65252
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posted on October 24, 2005 05:29:27 AM new
I don't know what kind of dog it is, but the title of your thread would sure make an interesting title for your auction!! Bet you'd get tons of hits from people trying to guess what kind of dog it is. 
Cheryl
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hwahwa
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posted on October 24, 2005 08:08:40 AM new
most of these dogs are casted in Thailand and how many Thai know much about these dogs-the saluki,the greyhound,the wolfhound or the whippet??
This looks like copycat of a European casted dog,if you mention-saluki,greyhound,whippet,borzoi,you will get all their fans coming to study the dog.
you may as well mention that this is not a dachshund,tibetan mastiff,irish wolfhound,scottie,westire,cairn,elkhound etc to get more hits.
Never understand what folks see in an IRISH WOLFHOUND??It is big and friendly and not a good guard dog??
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buyhigh
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posted on October 24, 2005 09:07:28 AM new
Since it does not meet the confirmation standards of either a greyhound or a whippet which it probably was meant to be, can you just call it a Coursing Hound?
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cblev65252
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posted on October 24, 2005 11:31:33 AM new
you may as well mention that this is not a dachshund,tibetan mastiff,irish wolfhound,scottie,westire,cairn,elkhound etc to get more hits.
Uh, keyword spamming.
Cheryl
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carolinetyler
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posted on October 24, 2005 04:46:56 PM new
It's only keyword spamming if they catch you which, with my luck, they would! Maybe it's a mutt - a cross between a greyhound and a whippet. He's kind of funky looking guy isn't he - thus of oriental origin I would think.
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agate18
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posted on October 24, 2005 04:57:03 PM new
Im just curious, what is the dog made from.? thanks.
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buyhigh
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posted on October 24, 2005 06:37:26 PM new
I also wonder if this dog is really made of bronze. It looks a lot like those bronze finish brass animal figurines that are made in India that I see a lot of. The Thai bronzes actually have fairly good detail.
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cblev65252
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posted on October 24, 2005 06:45:51 PM new
caroline
LOL! They would catch me, too. I get caught for things I didn't even know I did.
Whatever he is, I kind of like him. He has a deco feel about him.
Cheryl
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carolinetyler
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posted on October 24, 2005 07:06:16 PM new
I'm 99.9% sure he's solid bronze, I think it's the flash that may be making him look so mottled. He's much more brown than shown. Any way to tell if he's solid bronze or not?
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posted on October 24, 2005 07:57:20 PM new
I believe it is difficult to tell but all the Indian ones in the stores are all brown in color. Yet I have an old solid signed bronze dog which is a sort of dark brassy color on the base part. Do not know where you live but if you have any, check the gift shop part of Ross Department stores or T.J. Max which also has a Home decorating store. They should be showing up in quanity this time of year.
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posted on October 24, 2005 08:34:28 PM new
Forgot to mention that bronze items are made using the lost wax method and the artist will carve very detailed musculature etc in the wax carving. This one shows none of that as you can see in the legs which do not look like a real dog's legs or feet. I am certain it is one of those Indian brasses which has been given a dark brown coating to make it look like old bronze patima.
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LtRay
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posted on October 24, 2005 09:22:39 PM new
I used to buy these wholesaleabout 15 years ago. They come from India. It is an "antiqued brass".
I still have a box of them somewhere in storage. They were very popular at 9.99. Let us know when you sell it. It may be worth my whole to find mine.
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carolinetyler
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posted on October 25, 2005 07:38:33 PM new
I usually try to walk through the discount stores to see what repros are out there - funny how many items you see from TJ Maxx show up at auctions!
Don't get to see too many since we moved over to the Eastern Shore - nearest one is 35 miles away. But, gosh do I save money by not having anywhere to shop!
Haven't seen this one before though, sure glad he came in a lot of items at auction and I didn't pay too much for him!
I'll let you know how he does - starting him at $9.99 with no reserve. My guess is $30 because he's so large - 13-1/2 inches.
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Caroline
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posted on October 25, 2005 11:04:15 PM new
Shipping should be rather expensive on this one considering the size. Think I saw the larger size Indian brass animals with this finish about 2 or so years ago at one of the branches of an import store called Tuesday Morning. Not as cheap as TJ Maxx or Ross however.
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hwahwa
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posted on October 26, 2005 06:28:17 AM new
I used to sell these dogs casted in Thailand,this one is not brass,it looks like bronze,and the Thai in recent years have done a good job making bronze European replicas.
Copper is no longer cheap,so whether it is Indonesian or Indian or Thai,they are using less copper .
If you know someone who works with bronze figurines,he can tell you from the size and its weight whether it is truly bronze .
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maggiemuggins
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posted on October 26, 2005 08:34:13 AM new
It is a Louisiana Catahoula Cur (leopard dog) I have one.
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buyhigh
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posted on October 26, 2005 09:42:26 AM new
Thai bronzes have much more detail and are much more realistic than this one. Some are quite good as a matter of fact.
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