The Curious Compendium 2023 Tour Finale: Koi and Goldfish!

Saarlooswolfhound wrote:

Thank you both!

[You must be registered and logged in to see this link.], if I am looking at the right model- the figute you like is the Newray that is a custom repaint by myself (fawn is the color name)

Very great custom, looks like an official figure, and fawn really suits this breed, very elegant

I also like your Pointers, would love to see schleich make one in the future. :)

What is your favorite dog breed?
Mine is the Lagotto Romagnolo, would love to see them made by the toy companies.

Wonder how the schleich golden doodle would look as a custom Lagotto Romagnolo.

Also I have a special heart for basset hounds. :)

Thank you both!

Oh man... I am a canid enthusiast and I really love a variety of dog breeds. As a pet for myself I really love my Decker Rat Terrier as he suits my personality etc. really well. I hope to own a longtime favorite someday- an Ibizan hound or even an Irish Wolfhound. But I also love the very rare Saarloos Wolfhound (hence my screenname) as it retains the remnants of European gray wolf genetics that were largely lost due to extirpation. But again, I am a HUGE canine lover whether it be wild or domestic animals.

Goldfish and carp!
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Goldfish were originally domesticated in China about 1,000 years ago from wild Crucian carp, they were considered a symbol of good luck and good fortune during the Song dynasty. They later spread to Japan during the Muromachi period and became popular; the first English mention was in 1711 via a drawing by botanist James Petiver; they weren't introduced to the US until about the 1800s and were first mentioned in Webster's dictionary in 1817. The oldest ever in captivity got to be 48! Most stay small but they can grow to be over 18 inches long! They have a great memory, can be taught tricks, and even recognize people.

I struggled to find information on domestic carp but here goes...Romans are suspected of the first "captive carp"; farming spread to Europe between the 13th and 16th centuries. They are still widely farmed today both for food and "colored" carp as pets. Japanese "nishikigoi" can go for INSANE prices at auction (think along the lines of race horses). In 2018, S Legend (a Kohaku variety koi) sold for $1.8 BILLION dollars!

Beautiful selection of English pointers-our current dog is part pointer! I hope I don't upset but the New Rays and the little bowing brown Schelich dog are to me German Short haired Pointers due to the colouring and the short tails.
You have an amazing collection of goldfish and carp! I have about 2 or 3 I can think of.
When I was younger I used to keep fancy goldfish both indoor and outdoor and they were a very relaxing hobby.

Beautiful fish! Wow I knew some koi could be expensive, but that is insane!!

Amazing models again!

Thank you everyone! I would like to share what sbell shared over on the ATF as this was moreso the info I was looking for last night while making this post but frustratingly couldn't find...
"It turns out there are multiple species of carp identified now.

The European carp Cyprinus carpio is now considered separate from Crypinus rubofuscus, the Amur carp, which is probably the origin of domestic koi.

And since most carp figures are koi or Japanese/Chinese in origin, most figures are probably the Amur carp.

The Bullyland and some French ones are probably the exception if only by geographic origin"

And [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.], please NEVER worry about upsetting me! My brain honestly doesn't work the way it used to and I really do appreciate your insight! Usually, its the case where I should have known/remembered that but my broken brain slid that information away while I prepare my photos and informational commentary...

In this case I will make that adjustment with the photo and for my website- and again, THANK YOU for the gentle correction. :)

Nice Goldfish collection. :)

Thank you for sharing also personal preference about your favorite dogs.

I looked some of them up, nice to learn something new today. :)

The Ibizan hound looks very cool, would love to see some figures made for them. I really like the way their ears look. They would look very nice next to a Mawari Horse. :)