This is an adorable little Cocker Spaniel Dog that I believe is from the Hagen Renaker Company, which has produced miniature porcelain animals in the U.S. since it was founded in 1945 by Maxine and John Renaker. Today it is the only manufacturer of miniature stoneware animals left in the U.S. John was a friend of George Wade who made the Wade Whimsies and the U.S. versions were nicknamed the American Whimsies.

According to what I have read, this cute little Cocker Spaniel Mama was the inspiration for Disney’s Lady, in Lady and the Tramp and because of the size and detail this dainty little dog is extremely collectible and appealing and sought after. She is approximately 1 3/8” tall and is in excellent condition as you can see by the pictures. I don’t know what year this version was produced. Because they are hand painted there is variation from piece to piece. Also there are differentiations in the fur detail and the facial expressions on the body itself.

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