Hunting is the practice of pursuing any living thing, usually wildlife, for food, recreation, or trade. In present-day use, the term refers to lawful hunting, as distinguished from poaching, which is the killing, trapping or capture of the hunted species contrary to applicable law. Although various animals have been used to aid the hunter, none has been as important as the dog. The domestication of the dog has led to a symbiotic relationship in which the dog has lost its evolutionary independence from humans in exchange for support. Dogs today are used to find, chase, and retrieve game, and sometimes to kill it. Hunting dogs allow humans to pursue and kill prey that would otherwise be very difficult or dangerous to hunt. The species which are hunted are referred to as game, and are usually mammals and migratory or non-migratory game birds. This sculpture of a man and his dog in the hunt for some prey will go perfect in a hunters home or as a gift. This sculpture was cast using the "Lost Wax Method" and has a brown patina and is signed by artist Aldo Vitaleh. Condition: This sculpture is in a perfect condition. Bronze Dimensions with Marble Base:Height 18 1/2" x Width 16" Marble Dimensions:Diameter 16" Height without base: 17 1/2" Weight :32 LBS Inventory :63Y20510636

This item is in great condition.