Our Mixed Breed Dogs and Fire Hydrant Ornament
Is approximately 4 inches tall and 3 1/2 inches wide, and is attached to a gold lame cord approximately 3 inches long (approximately 7-7 1/2 inches tall from bottom to tip of cord when hanging). The Dog is covered in colorful, opaque, fake christmas lights. The Head of the Dog is attached with a spring, which allows the head to bobble.
The most widely accepted view pertaining to the origin of the dog is that they evolved from a squirrel-like creature, similar to the one which begat animals like the bear and skunk. It is also widely believed that thousands of years ago dogs and humans saw each other as fellow hunters, and at some point in time they bonded (the specific point in time is still under much debate). Unlike other canine species akin to the wolf, over time man learned how to domesticate dogs as pets and companions. Historians seem to have varying opinions on when this took place, however, research has shown that in many great empires and nations throughout history, dogs were symbolic pets for their owners. Some were gifts with deeper meanings (based upon the breed), while others may have been gifts for show or sport. Whatever the origin, the bond between man and dog has become so strong that now humans and dogs are practically inseparable. It seems as though dogs, after years of being fed and taken care of by humans, have come to respect us as their masters. Likewise, after years of companionship from their beloved dogs, humans have come to respect dogs in return. It is very unlikely that this bond will ever be broken.