Collecting things is a hobby for some, an investment for others and a source of information and joy to many. Countless start their collection accidentally. There will be the case of a person who lost a beloved dog. He bought golden retriever figurines to keep his dog in his memory. Before he realized it he was collecting dog figurines of all breeds and sizes.

Some collect animal figurines for emotional reasons. There has to be a connection to an old pet. It must be the same color, breed or countenance. Others collect for the sake of increasing the number in his collection. It doesn’t matter that there is no connection to a personal experience, whatsoever. If he likes an animal figurine he will buy it. And as the collection grows it becomes more and more difficult to pass up another animal figurine.