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Dog Figurines

A figurine is a diminutive form of the word figure, and generally refers to a small, human-made object that represents some sort of being, in this case, a dog. The diminutive implies that the object is smaller than life-size, though this may not always be the case.

A figurine may represent such beings as humans, deities, or animals. Usually a figurine is designed to resemble in miniature the thing that it represents, though the resemblance varies depending on the skill and artistic priorities of its creator.

In modern times, figurines have often been adapted for use as dolls and in games. Plastic figurines are frequently part of board games, and they can also serve to represent characters in role playing games.
While many figurines are static, others are created with the being shown engaged in an activity. Toy figurines that are posed in this manner, or have movable parts that allow posing, are commonly known as action figures. Action figures have been produced for a number of movie, cartoons, and comic book characters.

Figurines dating from varied time periods have been used to discount some historical theories, such as the origins of chess, in favor of others. Dog figurines can be cherished keepsakes for generations to come. We hope you enjoy your time on our site and find what you want to in dog figurines.

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