Wally Dogs

Whether sitting or standing, these "Wally dogs" may feature either glass or painted eyes. They were produced in greater numbers and in a wider variety than any other of the Bo’ness pottery animals.
With the exception of the pug tobacco jar, these figures were originally intended for display as pairs on a mantlepiece, furniture and shelves throughout the home.

An attempt has been made to categorise them by breed, although in some cases this has proven to be quite a challenge.
The collection currently includes Pekingese, Pugs, Spaniels, St.Bernards and Terriers.
Plus, due to the uncertainty regarding certain figures, a final broad category has been created. It has been labelled "Other Dogs" to include those where the specific breed remains in doubt.
Perhaps they should be called collies?
Dog breeds in Victorian and Edwardian times were apparently identified rather differently from today it seems.
All, of course, are of Bo'ness production.

Ceramic Pekingese dogs, such as those listed below, may be found in the marketplace described as both Bo'ness and Staffordshire.
Attribution can be confirmed by looking for a British Patent Office registration number.

For Pekingese dogs the relevant number is 542671, which confirms the design was registered in 1909 by Bridgeness Pottery Ltd of Bo’ness.
While this numbered lozenge is a definitive indicator of origin, collectors should note that not every Pekingese figure produced at that pottery was marked in this way.