This is the first book to be published devoted exclusively to porcelain dogs produced in this country during the 19th century. It considers the individual breeds represented in the medium - from greyhounds to dachshunds -and discusses at length the history and output of the porcelain factories producing these collectible figures, together with remarks on significant features relating to medium and decoration, and factory-by-factory details of all recorded models.

 This is the first book to be published devoted exclusively to porcelain dogs produced in this country during the 19th century. It considers the individual breeds represented in the medium - from greyhounds to dachshunds -and discusses at length the history and output of the porcelain factories producing these collectible figures, together with remarks on significant features relating to medium and decoration, and factory-by-factory details of all recorded models.

 Most of the major porcelain manufactories of the period included dogs in their output,but the author also looks at models coming from unidentified factories of which little is known except that they were located somewhere in Staffordshire. Information of this nature is invaluable in helping to further the identity of hitherto unknown sources and will be welcomed by collectors, dealers and researchers alike.

 The range and diversity of the dogs illustrated in this book, over 200 in full colour, not only give the reader a unique insight into the charming way in which the real dogs of the 19th century were represented in English porcelain, but also show just how rich is this neglected field of ceramics.

Acknowledgements

Introduction

Dog Models and their Factories of Origin

Greyhounds

Pugs

Poodles

Spaniels, Sporting

Spaniels, King Charles

Gun Dogs, Setters

Gun Dogs, Pointers

Great Danes/Danish Dogs

Dalmatians

Mastiffs

Foxhounds

Shepherd's Dogs/Sheepdogs

Indian Hare Dogs

Newfoundlands

Salukis/Persian Greyhounds

Terriers

Wolf Dogs/Dog of Alcibiades

Miscellaneous Dogs

Dog Collars

The History and Output of the Factories

Rockingham

Derby

Chamberlain Worcester

Grainger Lee & Co.

Royal Worcester

Minton

Copeland & Garrett

Copeland

Davenport

Samuel Alcock

Charles Bourne

Lloyd Shelton

Madeley

Dudson

Unidentified Staffordshire Factories

References

Selected Bibliography

Index