{"product_id":"handmade-iron-dog-statue-metal-garden-sculpture","title":"Handmade Iron Dog Statue - Metal Garden Sculpture","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHandmade Iron Dog Statue - Metal Garden Sculpture | Online8 New Zealand\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA life-size iron dog with real personality: floppy ears, a long snout and a tail curled up over its back. It is handmade in India from shaped and welded sheet iron, so the hammered panels, visible weld seams and dark rust-brown finish give every piece its own character. At 75cm long and 72cm high it has proper presence at a front door, beside a garden path, on a deck or as a quirky sculpture indoors.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy It Stands Apart\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandmade in India:\u003c\/strong\u003e Each dog is cut, shaped and welded by hand, so no two are exactly alike.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFull Metal Construction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Solid iron throughout, with no resin or plastic parts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLife-Size Presence:\u003c\/strong\u003e 75cm long and 72cm tall, close to the size of a real medium dog.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRustic Iron Finish:\u003c\/strong\u003e A dark brown patina with visible welds and hammer marks that suits industrial, farmhouse and natural gardens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIndoor or Outdoor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Works as a garden ornament, an entrance greeter or a conversation piece in a living room.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA Gift for Dog Lovers:\u003c\/strong\u003e A characterful present that never needs walking.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIron (full metal)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConstruction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHandmade, shaped and welded sheet iron\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDark rust-brown iron patina\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e75cm (W) x 17cm (D) x 72cm (H)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMade in India\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUse\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIndoor or outdoor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan it stay outside?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. It is solid iron, so it is made for the garden. Outdoors the finish will slowly develop more natural rust patina, which adds to the rustic look. If you prefer to keep the current colour, a coat of clear outdoor metal sealant will slow this down.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill mine look exactly like the photos?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEach piece is handmade, so expect small differences in the welds, ear shape and finish. That variation is part of its handcrafted character.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow big is it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt measures 75cm long, 17cm deep and 72cm tall, roughly the size of a real medium-sized dog.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it heavy enough to stay put?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is all metal, so it is stable on flat ground. In very exposed, windy spots you can secure the feet to a deck or paving.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use it indoors?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. It makes a striking statement in an entranceway, by a fireplace or in a living room. Place it on a mat if your floors are delicate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it ship nationwide?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe ship New Zealand wide. Shipping charges are available at checkout.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I see it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlease give our showroom a call at 09 278 8881 to check if this is on display.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Online8","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68069108318500,"sku":"BAR-OCT49","price":199.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0302\/1966\/5453\/files\/handmade-iron-dog-statue-metal-garden-sculpture-online8-1.jpg?v=1794009386","url":"https:\/\/www.online8.co.nz\/products\/handmade-iron-dog-statue-metal-garden-sculpture","provider":"Online8","version":"1.0","type":"link"}