Dog figurines in porcelain and stoneware – from little puppies to classic collector’s pieces
For many, dogs are beloved pets for both children and adults, and they hold a special place in our hearts. That is why dog figurines in porcelain and stoneware have long been popular collectibles – Royal Copenhagen, Bing & Groendahl and Dahl Jensen have, over the years, created a wide range of dogs – from small puppies to larger, lifelike figurines of well-known dog breeds.
Some figurines have a soft and cosy expression, while others are more detailed and realistic. The range in both size and price makes dog figurines suitable as gifts, as part of a collection, and as a small personal touch in the home.
The dog as a motif – friendship, loyalty and closeness
Dogs are often associated with friendship, loyalty and protection. They are known as man’s best friend and symbolise loyalty and closeness. That is exactly why dogs have also found a natural place among porcelain figurines, where both adult dogs and playful puppies are portrayed with great attention to detail.
A dog figurine can be a reminder of a specific breed, a former family dog, or simply a motif you feel connected to. This makes dog figurines a personal gift idea and a motif that often gets to stay on display all year round.
Artists and makers behind dog figurines
Many of the dog figurines you see today come from Royal Copenhagen and Bing & Groendahl, where a number of artists over the years have interpreted the dog in porcelain and stoneware. Names such as Dahl Jensen, Jeanne Grut, Peter Herold and Svend Jespersen often appear when looking at classic porcelain dogs. Artists such as Christian Thomsen, Erik Nielsen, Lauritz Jensen and Olaf Mathiesen have also left their mark on animal figurines over time.
What many of the figurines share is a fine sense of the dog’s expression – from the small, attentive puppy to the calm, adult dog. Some models are lifelike and detailed, while others have softer shapes and a more decorative feel. That very variety is part of the charm and is why both porcelain dogs and stoneware dogs fit into many different homes and collections.
From puppy to guard dog – dog figurines in the home
Dog figurines in porcelain and stoneware range from the small, curious puppy to the calm, adult dog.
That variety makes them easy to fit into the home – whether you prefer small, discreet figurines on a glass tray, in a bookcase or on a shelf, or a larger porcelain dog as a focal point in a display cabinet.
For many, it is not only about decor, but also about memories. A figurine can be a reminder of a specific dog breed, a former family dog, or simply the joy of animals in general. That is why porcelain dogs and stoneware dogs are often displayed side by side with other animal figurines, adding warmth and personality without dominating the room.
A dog figurine as a gift – a small thing with great meaning
A dog figurine in porcelain or stoneware is a gift many people genuinely appreciate. It feels personal without being too intimate and therefore works well for birthdays, anniversaries and small milestones along the way.
Some choose a figurine that resembles a specific breed, while others fall for the expression – a playful puppy, a calm sitting dog, or a classic porcelain dog. Dog figurines come in many sizes and price ranges, making it easy to find one that fits the occasion. At the same time, many dog figurines from Royal Copenhagen and Bing & Groendahl have the special quality that they are no longer produced and therefore can only be found pre-owned or antique.
This combination of decoration and a small piece of design history is why a dog figurine often earns a permanent place in the home for many years.
Buying and selling dog figurines
At DPH, we both buy and sell dog figurines in porcelain and stoneware. Many figurines are no longer produced and can therefore only be found pre-owned or as antiques, and we are happy to help with both valuation and brokering.
If you are looking for a specific figurine, you can always join the waitlist – or, if you would like to sell to DPH – Danish Porcelain House, you are welcome to contact us regarding a potential sale.
Dog figurines and dog breeds
The dog is often called man’s best friend, and the fascination with dog figurines has followed generations. Royal Copenhagen, Bing & Grøndahl and Dahl Jensen have portrayed many different breeds in both porcelain and stoneware – from small, playful puppies to larger, lifelike figurines.
The selection of breeds is extensive, and not all are represented as figurines, but many of the most popular dog types appear in different versions. Below you’ll find an alphabetical reference list of dog breeds.
Dog figurines and dog breeds
The dog is often called man’s best friend, and the fascination with dog figurines has followed generation after generation. Royal Copenhagen, Bing & Groendahl and Dahl Jensen have portrayed a wide range of breeds in porcelain and stoneware – from small playful puppies to larger, lifelike figures.
The selection of breeds is extensive, and not every breed exists as a figurine – but many of the most popular types appear in several versions. Below you will find an alphabetical list of dog breeds.
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A
Afghan Hound
Affenpinscher
Airedale Terrier
Bing & Groendahl 2030
Bing & Groendahl 2099
Royal Copenhagen 3139
Dahl Jensen 1079
Akita
Alaskan Malamute
American Bulldog
American Cocker Spaniel
Royal Copenhagen 1244040
American Staffordshire Terrier
Anatolian Shepherd Dog
Australian Cattle Dog
Australian Kelpie
Australian Shepherd
Australian Silky Terrier
Australian Terrier
Austrian Pinscher
B
Basenji
Basset Artesien Normand
Basset Bleu de Bretagne
Basset Fauve de Bretagne
Basset Hound
Royal Copenhagen 1204
Royal Copenhagen 4616
Royal Copenhagen 1020750
Royal Copenhagen 1020356
Dahl Jensen 1065
Bavarian Mountain Scent Hound
Beagle
Bing & Groendahl 2564
Bing & Groendahl 2565
Bearded Collie
Bedlington Terrier
Dahl Jensen 1076
Belgian Shepherd Dog (Groenendael)
Berner Sennenhund (Bernese Mountain Dog)
Bichon Frise
Bloodhound
Bing & Groendahl 1570
Bing & Groendahl 2084
Royal Copenhagen 1322
Royal Copenhagen 1341
Bolognese
Border Collie
Border Terrier
Bouvier des Flandres
Boxer
Bing & Groendahl 2212
Royal Copenhagen 3169
Royal Copenhagen 3634
Royal Copenhagen 3635
Royal Copenhagen 1020748
Dahl Jensen 1170
Boston Terrier
Bing & Groendahl 2330
Royal Copenhagen 1457
Borzoi
Bing & Groendahl 1811
Bing & Groendahl 2115
Bing & Groendahl 1814
Royal Copenhagen 1920
Dahl Jensen 1137
Dahl Jensen 1143
Bracco Italiano
Briard
Brittany (Brittany Spaniel)
Broholmer
Dahl Jensen 1255
Bullmastiff
Bull Terrier
Royal Copenhagen 3280
C
Cairn Terrier
Bing & Groendahl 1914
Royal Copenhagen 3235
Royal Copenhagen 1244042
Dahl Jensen 1149
Canaan Dog
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Bing & Groendahl 2035
Royal Copenhagen 2373
Dahl Jensen 1133
Chesapeake Bay Retriever
Chihuahua
Bing & Groendahl 2244
Royal Copenhagen 2014
Chow Chow
Bing & Groendahl 2090
Royal Copenhagen 4762
Clumber Spaniel
Cocker Spaniel
Bing & Groendahl 2095
Bing & Groendahl 2172
Royal Copenhagen 450
Royal Copenhagen 3116
Royal Copenhagen 2169
Royal Copenhagen 1020751
Dahl Jensen 1145
Dahl Jensen 1304
Collie
Bing & Groendahl 1802
Bing & Groendahl 1663
Royal Copenhagen 1701
Curly-Coated Retriever
D
Dachshund
Bing & Groendahl 1579
Bing & Groendahl 1603
Bing & Groendahl 1691
Bing & Groendahl 1746
Bing & Groendahl 1755
Bing & Groendahl 1753
Bing & Groendahl 1752
Bing & Groendahl 1805
Bing & Groendahl 1962
Bing & Groendahl 2041
Bing & Groendahl 1861
Royal Copenhagen 781
Royal Copenhagen 850
Royal Copenhagen 856
Royal Copenhagen 1407
Royal Copenhagen 1408
Royal Copenhagen 1450
Royal Copenhagen 2119
Royal Copenhagen 2120
Royal Copenhagen 3140
Royal Copenhagen 1020753
Dahl Jensen 1131
Dahl Jensen 1340
Dahl Jensen 1257
Dahl Jensen 1752
Dahl Jensen 1755
Dahl Jensen 1805
Dalmatian
Bing & Groendahl 2122
Royal Copenhagen 2608
Royal Copenhagen 3501
Royal Copenhagen 1020747
Danish-Swedish Farmdog
Doberman Pinscher
German Pinscher
German Shepherd Dog
Bing & Groendahl 1765
Bing & Groendahl 1789
Bing & Groendahl 1690
Bing & Groendahl 2018
Bing & Groendahl 2103
Bing & Groendahl 2198
Bing & Groendahl 2197
Bing & Groendahl 1854
Royal Copenhagen 1688
Royal Copenhagen 2803
Royal Copenhagen 2940
Royal Copenhagen 3261
Royal Copenhagen 1020754
Dahl Jensen 1084
Dahl Jensen 1087
Dahl Jensen 1100
Dahl Jensen 1130
Dahl Jensen 1132
E
English Foxhound
English Setter
Bing & Groendahl 2062
Dahl Jensen 1186
Dahl Jensen 1187
English Springer Spaniel
Eurasier
F
Finnish Lapphund
Finnish Spitz
Flat-Coated Retriever
French Bulldog
Bing & Groendahl 1893
Royal Copenhagen 956
Royal Copenhagen 1466
Royal Copenhagen 1465
Royal Copenhagen 3128
Royal Copenhagen 957
Dahl Jensen 1088
Dahl Jensen 1098
Dahl Jensen 2000
G
Golden Retriever
Royal Copenhagen 5136
Royal Copenhagen 1244039
Gordon Setter
Bing & Groendahl 1904
Great Dane
Bing & Groendahl 1773
Bing & Groendahl 2124
Bing & Groendahl 2190
Bing & Groendahl 2189
Bing & Groendahl 2038
Royal Copenhagen 1679
Royal Copenhagen 3000
Royal Copenhagen 3650
Dahl Jensen 1111
Dahl Jensen 1112
Dahl Jensen 1128
Grand Griffon Vendeen
Greenland Dog
Dahl Jensen 1082
Greyhound
Bing & Groendahl 2076
Bing & Groendahl 2078
Bing & Groendahl 2079
Royal Copenhagen 3018
Griffon Belge
Griffon Bruxellois
Grosser Muensterlaender
Grosser Schweizer Sennenhund (Greater Swiss Mountain Dog)
Grossspitz
H
Hovawart
I
Irish Glen of Imaal Terrier
Irish Setter
Royal Copenhagen 3252
Dahl Jensen 1282
Irish Terrier
Irish Water Spaniel
Irish Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Irish Wolfhound
Bing & Groendahl 2120
Icelandic Sheepdog
Italian Greyhound
J
Japanese Chin
Japanese Spitz
Bing & Groendahl 2113
Bing & Groendahl 2114
Jack Russell Terrier
Royal Copenhagen 1020743
K
Karelian Bear Dog
Keeshond
Kerry Blue Terrier
Dahl Jensen 1080
Kleiner Muensterlaender
Kromfohrlaender
L
Labrador Retriever
Bing & Groendahl 318
Royal Copenhagen 1020357
Lakeland Terrier
Leonberger
Lhasa Apso
Royal Copenhagen 5423
Loewchen
M
Maltese
Dahl Jensen 1120
Manchester Toy Terrier
Mastiff
Bing & Groendahl 2108
Royal Copenhagen 2806
Mexican Hairless Dog (Xoloitzcuintli)
Miniature Bull Terrier
Miniature Pinscher
Miniature Schnauzer
Bing & Groendahl 2089
Bing & Groendahl 2091
Mittelspitz
Pug
Royal Copenhagen 1244041
N
Newfoundland
Norfolk Terrier
Norwich Terrier
Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever
O
Old Danish Pointer
Royal Copenhagen 4852
Old English Sheepdog
Bing & Groendahl 2116
Royal Copenhagen 4952
Royal Copenhagen 1020752
P
Papillon
Dahl Jensen 1075
Parson Russell Terrier
Pekingese
Bing & Groendahl 1631
Bing & Groendahl 1630
Bing & Groendahl 1637
Bing & Groendahl 1987
Bing & Groendahl 1986
Bing & Groendahl 2101
Bing & Groendahl 1990
Royal Copenhagen 445
Royal Copenhagen 448
Royal Copenhagen 1662
Royal Copenhagen 1772
Royal Copenhagen 1776
Royal Copenhagen 1860
Royal Copenhagen 2565
Royal Copenhagen 2697
Dahl Jensen 1003
Dahl Jensen 1109
Dahl Jensen 1134
Dahl Jensen 1146
Dahl Jensen 1169
Dahl Jensen 1337
Dahl Jensen 1637
Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen
Pharaoh Hound
Pointer
Bing & Groendahl 1716
Bing & Groendahl 2006
Bing & Groendahl 2026
Bing & Groendahl 2060
Bing & Groendahl 2075
Bing & Groendahl 2044
Bing & Groendahl 2111
Bing & Groendahl 1815
Royal Copenhagen 259
Royal Copenhagen 260
Royal Copenhagen 453
Royal Copenhagen 1311
Royal Copenhagen 1634
Royal Copenhagen 1635
Royal Copenhagen 3110
Royal Copenhagen 1020206
Royal Copenhagen 1283
Pomeranian
Bing & Groendahl 2092
Dahl Jensen 1148
Poodle
Bing & Groendahl 1918
Royal Copenhagen 1684
Royal Copenhagen 1719
Royal Copenhagen 4638
Royal Copenhagen 4757
Puli
Pyrenean Mountain Dog (Great Pyrenees)
Pyrenean Shepherd
R
Redbone Coonhound
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Riesenschnauzer (Giant Schnauzer)
Rottweiler
Royal Copenhagen 746
S
Saint Bernard
Bing & Groendahl 1916
Bing & Groendahl 1926
Bing & Groendahl 1926-s
Royal Copenhagen 1020744
Royal Copenhagen 1249361
Samoyed
Schnauzer
Bing & Groendahl 2089
Bing & Groendahl 2091
Royal Copenhagen 2871
Dahl Jensen 1095
Dahl Jensen 1206
Scottish Terrier
Bing & Groendahl 2011
Bing & Groendahl 2077
Bing & Groendahl 2085
Bing & Groendahl 2118
Bing & Groendahl 2117
Bing & Groendahl 2073
Bing & Groendahl 2069
Bing & Groendahl 2170
Bing & Groendahl 2167
Royal Copenhagen 2667
Royal Copenhagen 2668
Royal Copenhagen 2941
Royal Copenhagen 3161
Royal Copenhagen 3162
Royal Copenhagen 3251
Royal Copenhagen 4844
Royal Copenhagen 4917
Dahl Jensen 1094
Dahl Jensen 1066
Dahl Jensen 1078
Sealyham Terrier
Bing & Groendahl 2027
Bing & Groendahl 2071
Bing & Groendahl 2179
Bing & Groendahl 2028
Royal Copenhagen 451
Royal Copenhagen 3085
Royal Copenhagen 3086
Royal Copenhagen 3087
Dahl Jensen 1002
Dahl Jensen 1008
Shar Pei
Shetland Sheepdog
Shiba Inu
Royal Copenhagen 665
Shih Tzu
Siberian Husky
Royal Copenhagen 038
Skye Terrier
Bing & Groendahl 2130
Bing & Groendahl 2133
Bing & Groendahl 2137
Dahl Jensen 1102
Dahl Jensen 1103
Spinone Italiano
Staffordshire Bull Terrier
T
Tibetan Mastiff
Tibetan Spaniel
Tibetan Terrier
V
Vizsla (Hungarian Vizsla)
W
Weimaraner
Welsh Corgi
Royal Copenhagen 4593
Welsh Springer Spaniel
Welsh Terrier
West Highland White Terrier
Royal Copenhagen 2753
Royal Copenhagen 4918
Royal Copenhagen 20231
Whippet
White Swiss Shepherd Dog
Y
Yorkshire Terrier
Royal Copenhagen 1244043
Facts about dog figurines in porcelain and stoneware:
Which makers are known for dog figurines?
Are dog figurines only made in porcelain?
- No. Many dog figurines are made in porcelain, but Bing & Groendahl in particular also produced a number of models in stoneware, which often has a more matte and robust surface.
Are dog figurines still produced today?
- Some models are still produced, but many classic dog figurines are no longer made and can therefore only be found pre-owned or as antiques.
Which dog breeds are most popular as figurines?
- Breeds such as Dachshund, German Shepherd Dog, Cocker Spaniel, Great Dane and Pekingese often appear among the most sought-after dog figurines.
How is the value of a dog figurine assessed?
- The value depends on the maker, model number, condition and demand. Figurines without damage and with minimal visible wear typically have a higher value.
Are dog figurines suitable as gifts?
- Yes. Dog figurines are popular as gifts because they can feel personal without being too specific, and they come in many breeds, sizes and price ranges.
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