Christmas bauble: Dalmatian
€35.95
Available, delivery time: 1-3 days
| Product number: | 34-8564-9 |
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| Size: |
medium
ca. 10.0 cm |
The Dalmatian is the star of the dog world when it comes to appearance and recognizability. Its white coat with irregular black spots is world-famous, and no other dog is recognized as quickly. It owes its name to the region of Dalmatia on the Croatian Adriatic coast, even though its exact origin remains unclear to this day. Spotted dogs have appeared in old paintings and frescoes, having accompanied humans for centuries.
The Dalmatian became famous above all as a carriage dog: it ran alongside horse-drawn carriages, guarded them, and calmed the horses. Later, it accompanied fire engines, and even today it is considered the mascot of the fire department in the U.S. Thanks to classic movies featuring the mischievous puppies with their many spots, children all over the world are familiar with them.
By nature, the Dalmatian is a bundle of energy with a big heart. It is persistent, athletic, intelligent, and very people-oriented. Anyone who has a Dalmatian by their side needs to set aside time for long walks, activities, and plenty of attention. In return, you’ll have an elegant, affectionate, and always cheerful companion. By the way, Dalmatians are born completely white: the spots don’t develop until the first few weeks of life, and no two dogs are alike.
This Christmas bauble depicts the Dalmatian as a richly detailed, three-dimensional glass figurine. He sits upright and slender, head held high, his gaze attentively directed upward. The glossy-lacquered coat is a soft cream-white and features hand-painted black and gray spots, which are arranged differently on each side. The jet-black ears and dark nose provide striking contrasts, while the large eyes give him an alert, friendly expression. Hand-blown and hand-painted, each figurine is a one-of-a-kind piece.
| Size: | medium | ||||||
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| Weight (ca.): | 33 g | ||||||
| Mount: | Coronet | ||||||
| Type of production:: | hand-painted, mouth-blown | ||||||
| Material: | Glass | ||||||
| Manufactured in: | Poland |
