Depending on the weight it may be concrete, some type of polycast, or plastic. Some of which stain. You might try using damp baking soda and brush to see if some of what appears to be dirt comes off. However having had something similar from when it was new part of the discoloration may be applied and it has been partially removed. The eyes tell me that it was fairly expensive when first made or they would simply be painted like the nose or merely molded. Love it for what it is and try not to be overly concerned about the discoloration.

Is it similar to this guy? https://www.liveauctioneers.com/item/50826067_resin-seated-collie-dog-statue

That might show how to clean her up/paint her. I think it's perfect for a sunroom or porch. Great expression on that dog. And she's perfect with the floor.

Frankly I kind of like the dirty/vintage look....
I might clean it up a little....but he may be plaster....so be careful. How about a picture of the bottom?

Fori...you found it!! That's mine to the tee!! Maifleur, I will try baking soda. I

Yes, Linda, I do think it’s likely paster. I wish it WAS concrete to sit on the porch!

will keep *him and see If I clean him up a bit.

* It’s a he because one of my favorite childhood books was Lad a Dog, Albert Payspn Terhune, though all our dogs have been female.

Thanks to you all, and Fori for finding him!

He is an excellent dog, whatever his pedigree.

Don't paint it. Its great as is. You might try cleaning it with dish detergent and water, and then rinse. I would not use anything more harsh. Restrain from hard rubbing. Some of the dark color around his ears may have been applied on purpose to give depth to the figure.

Before you begin, test, in an out of the way spot, for porosity. Put a drop of two of water on the dog. If it beads and runs off without wetting, its not porous. If the drops flattens and sinks in, and the color darkens, it is porous. If porous, be careful about cleaning with fluid as it might carry stain into the material. If porous, first vigorously vacuum with a soft brush to get as much loose dirt off as you can. For wet cleaning, first test a spot that is hidden. If it cleans okay, then you may proceed or quit. He looks good as is.

Lindac92 and jemdandy! I came across this again and see I never thanked you. ☹️😞. No idea how that happened...bad!!! I so appreciate and enjoy reading your take and advice on this forum. Confess I’ve been lazy and done nothing with the dog. If I do and achieve any success in cleaning him up I will post a pic. Thank you all again.

I had one just like that except it was a "guard poodle". Unfortunately my cleaning lady smashed it. I can confirm that it is plaster as I picked up the crumbs, shards and broken pieces.

Just clean it with mild detergent. But personally I wouldn't worry about ruining it because they aren't super valuable so it's not like refinished an 17th century secretary :-).

Yes, Kyle--I am looking at it are you speaking about the seat? Also, Where the Steetcher underneath it looks like it has a bad spot. Sheryl