In short: this is a small, realistic German Shepherd made by hand by the artist Mila. It stands about 15 cm (5.9 inches) at the withers, has a sculpted polymer clay head with hand-painted details, a body covered in artificial fur, and a fully poseable construction. It is listed on Like Art, a marketplace for real handmade dolls, teddies and art animals by 700+ artists.
How big is it?
About 15 cm (5.9 inches) at the withers, measured the way dog breeders measure a real dog: from the ground to the top of the shoulders. It fits easily on a bookshelf or a desk.
What is it made of?
It is a mixed-media piece. The head is sculpted from polymer clay, which lets the artist model the long muzzle, the ears and the expression of the breed in fine detail. The body is covered with artificial fur, and the colouring and details are painted by hand.
Can it be posed?
Yes. The artist describes the construction as fully poseable, so the dog can be set standing, lying down or with its head turned, the way a real German Shepherd watches its surroundings.
Who is it for?
It is made for collectors who like detailed handmade animal art, and for German Shepherd owners who want a small portrait of the breed. With a sculpted clay head and painted details, it is a display piece for careful handling rather than a toy for young children.
Is it a real dog portrait or a generic toy?
It is an individual handmade artwork in the realistic animal art style: each piece is sculpted and painted by hand rather than produced in a factory, so the details and expression belong to this particular piece.
See all 10 photos and details of this German Shepherd on Like Art