Collectable Vintage Chihuahua Dogs
For your enjoyment only. This is my own personal vintage dog figurine collection. They are not for sale.
For your enjoyment only. This is my own personal vintage dog figurine collection. They are not for sale.
Pictured is the retired vintage miniature Hagen-Renaker ceramic Chihuahua dog figurine called “Chihuahua Puppy Walking.” It is item number A-036 and was designed by artist Helen Perrin Farnlund. It was first put on the HR line in the fall of 1962 and retired in the fall of 1988. It is 7/8 inch tall and 1 inch long. It was retired in 1988. This little apple head Chihuahua is in perfect condition, which is pretty good considering how fragile it is. The tail is so thin you are almost afraid to handle it for fear you might accidently break it off. It is absolutely adorable. It was made in the USA.
Retired vintage miniature Hagen-Renaker ceramic Chihuahua dog figurine called “Chihuahua Puppy Walking”—back view
This is Hagen-Renaker's ”Chihuahua Facing Left” from their miniature line. It is item number A-247 and was designed by artist Tom Masterson. It was first put on the HR line in the spring of 1954 and retired in the fall of 1972. The dog on the right with the larger painted eyes is an original vintage Monrovia Hagen-Renaker figurine, which means it was made when the factory was in Quonset Hut in Monrovia, California. That dog dates back to the 1950s. The dog on the left is not as old, but it is still vintage and hard to find. This model figurine measures 1 1 5/8 inch tall from the ground to the tip of the ear, 2 inches long from the tip of the nose to the back leg and 1 inch wide from ear to ear. Made in the USA
Hagen-Renaker's “Chihuahua Facing Left” from their miniature line—front-side view
Hagen-Renaker's “Chihuahua Facing Left” from their miniature line—side view
Hagen-Renaker's “Chihuahua Facing Left” from their miniature line—back-side view
Pictured are three color variations of the miniature Hagen-Renaker “Chihuahua Mama” designed by artist Tom Masterson. It is item number A-337 and was first put in the HR line in 1958 and was retired in 1978. The dog on the far right with the large eyes is a Monrovia Hagen-Renaker figurine, which means it was made when the factory was in Quonset Hut in Monrovia, California, which dates the figurine between 1958 and the early 1960s. “Chihuahua Mama” measures 1 1/2 inch from the ground to the tip of the ear, 1 1/4 inch from the base of the tail to the end of the snoot and 3/4 inch wide across the front of the face from ear to ear. Made in the USA
Three color variations of the miniature Hagen-Renaker “Chihuahua Mama” designed by artist Tom Masterson—front view
Three color variations of the miniature Hagen-Renaker “Chihuahua Mama” designed by artist Tom Masterson—side view
Three color variations of the miniature Hagen-Renaker “Chihuahua Mama” designed by artist Tom Masterson—back view
This is the brown and tan version of the Hagen-Renaker miniature figurine named “Chihuahua Facing Right.” It is item number A-035 and comes in both brown and tan and black and tan. This is the brown and tan version. It was designed by Helen Perrin Farnlund and was first added to the HR line in the fall of 1962. It is a fragile little apple head Chihuahua. One drop on the floor and I can picture the thin tail breaking off. Note to self: do not drop! It is hand painted with cute little bulging eyes and over-sized ears, which is true to the breed in some lines. It stands 1 1/4 inch from the ground to the tip of the ear, about 2 inches long from the tip of the tail to the tip of the ear and 1/4 inch wide across the chest. It was made in the USA.
Hagen-Renaker miniature figurine named “Chihuahua Facing Right”—front-side view
Hagen-Renaker miniature figurine named “Chihuahua Facing Right”—back-side view
Hagen-Renaker miniature figurine named “Chihuahua Facing Right”—front-side view
Hagen-Renaker miniature figurine named “Chihuahua Facing Right”—back view
Hagen-Renaker miniature figurine named “Chihuahua Facing Right”—back-side view
This is the black and tan version of the Hagen-Renaker miniature figurine named ”Chihuahua Facing Right.” It was designed by Helen Perrin Farnlund and was first added to the HR line in 1962. It is item number 35 and comes in both brown and tan and black and tan. This is the black and tan version which first came out in 2009. It is a fragile little apple head Chihuahua. It stands 1 1/4 inch from the ground to the tip of the ear, about 2 inches long from the tip of the tail to the tip of the ear and 1/4 inch wide across the chest. It was made in the USA.
Black and tan version of the Hagen-Renaker miniature figurine named “Chihuahua Facing Right”—front-side view
Black and tan version of the Hagen-Renaker miniature figurine named “Chihuahua Facing Right”—back-side view
Black and tan version of the Hagen-Renaker miniature figurine named “Chihuahua Facing Right”—side view
This is the Hagen-Renaker miniature “Chihuahua Puppy Begging” designed by artist Tom Masterson. It is item number A-338 and was first put on the HR line in 1958 and retired in 1978. The company started making them again in the spring of 2009. The first pup pictured is from the 1970s, the second dog pictured with the larger painted eyes is a Monrovia dog meaning it was made when the company had their plant in Monrovia, California. The Monrovia plant opened in 1946 and closed down in the 1960s. The last two pictured are newer reissues.
Hagen-Renaker miniature “Chihuahua Puppy Begging” designed by artist Tom Masterson—side view
Hagen-Renaker miniature “Chihuahua Puppy Begging” designed by artist Tom Masterson—side view
Hagen-Renaker miniature “Chihuahua Puppy Begging” designed by artist Tom Masterson—back view
This is the brown and the black version of the Hagen-Renaker “Chihuahua Seated with Paw Up” from the miniature line. It is of an adult Chihuahua sitting down with one paw up in the air. There are two color variations, brown with white markings and black with brown markings. It was designed by artist Tom Masterson and is item number 1019. It was first added to the HR line in the fall of 1954 and was made for a short time, retiring in the spring of 1955. In the spring of 2010 the company started making it again. These two are newer versions. It measures 1 7/8 inch tall from the ground to the tip of the ear, 1 1/2 inches long from the base of the tail to tip of the raised paw and 1 inch wide across the front from hip to hip. Made in the USA
This is the brown and the black version of the Hagen-Renaker “Chihuahua Seated with Paw Up” from the miniature line—side view
This is the brown and the black version of the Hagen-Renaker “Chihuahua Seated with Paw Up” from the miniature line—side view
This is the brown and the black version of the Hagen-Renaker “Chihuahua Seated with Paw Up” from the miniature line—back view
This is a vintage porcelain figurine of a Chihuahua dog, a Lefton Japan piece with H3679 stamped on its belly. It is from the 1950s-1960s. A semi-gloss hand painted, rare standing pottery figurine which is 5 inches tall, 5 1/2 inches wide from the tip of the nose to the furthest part of the back leg and about 2 inches wide from ear to ear. He is a superbly crafted realistic model with triple painted eyes, fine configuration and awesome ears. This little dog has attitude, with its tail all the way up in a more dominant position. From the looks of him, if he could only come alive there is a good chance he would be ruling the humans around in the typical small dog syndrome style. Unless he lived in my house, however; if I were to take him in he would be happily relaxing with Bruno the Boxer and Spencer the Pitbull not stressing over how to keep the humans safe and under control on a daily basis. ;-) Would he be ruling your house? ;-) He is in great shape with no cracks, chips or repairs. It was made in Japan.
Vintage porcelain figurine of a Chihuahua dog, a Lefton Japan piece with H3679 stamped on its belly—side view
Vintage porcelain figurine of a Chihuahua dog, a Lefton Japan piece with H3679 stamped on its belly—front view
Vintage porcelain figurine of a Chihuahua dog, a Lefton Japan piece with H3679 stamped on its belly—side view
Vintage porcelain figurine of a Chihuahua dog, a Lefton Japan piece with H3679 stamped on its belly—back view
Vintage porcelain figurine of a Chihuahua dog, a Lefton Japan piece with H3679 stamped on its belly
