Dog lovers are fairly easy people to buy presents for, because you know automatically what they enjoy. There are a wide variety of collectible dog gifts available including dog statues and figurines. Dogs of many different popular breeds are represented in a wide range of dog lover gifts, so you are sure to find something that will please your family member or friend who loves dogs and enjoys collections.

Because the theme of your gift is already built in, you may next want to think about further details about dog lover gifts that will ensure that your gift is a success in making your recipient happy. The particular breed of dog may be an important aspect of your gift, for example. You can find dog statues showcasing Chihuahuas, Dachshunds, Pugs and Yorkshire Terriers, among others.

Your gift recipient might actually own a dog from one of these breeds, or may simply like a particular breed of dog and he or she wants to narrow their collection to that breed, or may appreciate all types of dogs and would be happy with any lovely collectible that features canines.

Color also plays a big part in these collectible figurines. Dogs come in their usual breed colors, of course, but they may wear accents such as brightly colored collars or bows in the hair. Dogs may be posed in teacups or wearing clothing items, and all of these come in particular shades and hues, so that you can choose colors that will fit into the décor of where the statues will be displayed in the home.

Another way that collectors group their canine statues is by brand. Precious Moments is a famous collector's brand that also puts out a fabulous line of dog collectibles. Their statues feature children who have distinctive teardrop-shaped black eyes, giving these beautiful models a very unique look that is appealing. The children are depicted surrounded by puppies, so the dog lover would be very happy with such statues.

Some of the dog gifts that you purchase also go toward helping various charitable causes in which your friend or family member might have an interest. Breast Cancer awareness is funded in part through the sale of various canine gifts, for example. You can often tell which figurines or statues go toward this cause through their use of the color pink, which is highly identified with breast cancer events and fund-raising. In this way, you not only get a wonderful gift, but you also help out a good cause, which would make any dog lover pleased.