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[ID: Pretty Little Pups] Little Dog Miniatures [Dec 2007]
« on: Sunday 07 March 2010, 05:32 pm »
Jana and Lara emailed me about a group of little dogs:

"I got these dogs in the late 80s/ early 90s. They aren't stamped with anything, but they are painted and have heart collars and heart paws. They each had a bow originally, and they have a loop on the back of their neck for a leash to fit through, I think. There was also a white and pink poodle that I no longer have, but would desperately like to find again. Any information would be much appreciated."
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Re: Little Dog Miniatures [Dec 2007]
« Reply #1 on: Sunday 21 March 2010, 10:54 am »
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Lori emailed me about Jana & Lara's little dogs. She says:

"I have what I believe is the full set of those dogs. Sadly, I don't remember what they're called and it's been something I always wanted to know again. I do have pictures of more though, if that would help. I know as a child I got almost all of them and I had seven so I believe I'm correct in that there are only eight. They all had bows on their heads and sprigs of hair on their heads and rumps."


Afghan - Collie - Dachshund - Irish Setter


Poodle - Scottie - Spaniel - Terrier


Bowl - Brush - Comb - Mirror - Lead with dog attached
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Re: Little Dog Miniatures [Dec 2007]
« Reply #2 on: Sunday 21 March 2010, 03:59 pm »
I'd still love to know what these are called. I believe they're from the same makers as Little Beauties.

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Re: Little Dog Miniatures [Dec 2007]
« Reply #3 on: Sunday 21 March 2010, 10:02 pm »
I agree!  This is me and my sister's post originally, and since then we have ascertained that the Little Beauties came with the same accessories (comb and mirror), and both lines are stamped the same:  PRC (operating theory is that this stands for People's Republic of China) and MTC (multi toys corp.).  They are also painted very similarly, obviously.

I actually have another one of these dogs now that is not pictured in my original post or in Lori's, which means that there is probably one more out there that is not known, to bring the number in the line to an even number.

Here she is (the pink one):



I also have the freckled spaniel now.  If anybody knows of any others available for sale, please let me know!

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Re: Little Dog Miniatures [Dec 2007]
« Reply #4 on: Sunday 21 March 2010, 10:41 pm »
*gasp* A pink one! And here I thought I had them all. Wah! Now I have to start hunting all over again.

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Re: Little Dog Miniatures [Dec 2007]
« Reply #5 on: Sunday 21 March 2010, 11:13 pm »
Ahh, so you are the elusive Lori!  I have stared at your pics of these pups for years now!  I only just this Christmas got the poodle again, who me and my sister had growing up and lost.  It was a beloved toy, so if we hadn't gotten it back, you'd have been hearing me whine, baby!

I told my sister, Lara, that you are the same person who has all these other toys that we love.  She says we are definitely robbing you.  Soon.

Just kidding, obviously ;)

Buuuuut... list of things I'm stealing so far:
1.  Jeanette
2.  White carousel LB
3.  ALL YOUR DOGGIES!!!!!!!  Bwahahaha!

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Re: Little Dog Miniatures [Dec 2007]
« Reply #6 on: Monday 22 March 2010, 01:55 am »
Dang, I better put more locks on the doors...  ;D

I love those dogs like crazy. I played with them for hours when I was a kid. All but the spaniel are from my childhood collection. I should take more pics of them. Those scans are ancient!

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Re: Little Dog Miniatures [Dec 2007]
« Reply #7 on: Monday 22 March 2010, 04:07 am »
I'm so glad you've had some success on researching them! I know I'm excited about finally learning more about the Carousel Ponies!

Isn't the internet awesome! I think I only have a few more childhood toys to figure out!
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Re: Little Dog Miniatures [Dec 2007]
« Reply #8 on: Tuesday 23 March 2010, 05:27 pm »
Dang, I better put more locks on the doors...  ;D

I love those dogs like crazy. I played with them for hours when I was a kid. All but the spaniel are from my childhood collection. I should take more pics of them. Those scans are ancient!

I notice the spaniel is the one that still has hair... heeheehee.  Well, that one and your glorious poodle.

You have a better a better bow survival rate than me though :P

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Re: Little Dog Miniatures [Dec 2007]
« Reply #9 on: Wednesday 24 March 2010, 12:01 am »
Yeah, all of them got their front hair chopped, because I was adamant that "Dogs do not have manes. They are not horses." The poodle got to keep hers because she's a poodle and they're cut so frou frou that she may as well just have hair, too. The collie's tail got so matted that I cut it. Any other trims are from dry ends.

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Re: Little Dog Miniatures [Dec 2007]
« Reply #10 on: Tuesday 27 April 2010, 07:04 pm »
Okay, I think they're probably called "Pretty Little Pups." :) The logo I found is of poor quality and you can barely read the word "Little"... but the dog in the illustration looks like it has the correct face shape and the bow is very prominent.



http://www.trademarkia.com/pretty-little-pups-74047586.html
http://www.findownersearch.com/category-miniature-brands.html
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Re: Little Dog Miniatures [Dec 2007]
« Reply #11 on: Tuesday 27 April 2010, 07:14 pm »
Wooo hoooo!  You got it!!  The art is even familiar!

That was an incredible find.  Thank you!

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Re: Little Dog Miniatures [Dec 2007]
« Reply #12 on: Tuesday 27 April 2010, 07:19 pm »
Now you have the name and the year (1990ish). :)

I was unsuccessful searching for it, though. :(
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Re: Little Dog Miniatures [Dec 2007]
« Reply #13 on: Tuesday 27 April 2010, 09:38 pm »
*GASP* OMG!!!! That's gotta be them! You are the master, Zuse!

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Re: Little Dog Miniatures [Dec 2007]
« Reply #14 on: Wednesday 28 April 2010, 05:08 am »
I wish you guys luck in tracking down more info about them! :) It would be awesome if they popped up on eBay!
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