Bulldog

[h67st]

I bought a bulldog on ebay, I didn't know it but it's about half the size of a standard one. I remember guys talking about them on here, what were they used for? As you can see in the photo, it's got a small base on it. I put one of my standard size dogs next to it for scale.

[Mike Harbison]

Originally they were made for the Mack Jr.,those actually had Mack Jr.on the collar. After that they were used for ashtrays ,bumper guides,etc,

[Vladislav]

Yes, they also differ by the look of their face. Some ebay sellers point out the size is small but many don't. Also I noted multiple styles of rough newly(?) made bulldog mascots which look poor when up close. Many even have their rear legs cast together. So process of buying requres care and attention to the details.

So far the only "wrong" dog I purchased was my very first attempt when I ordered a brand new one. Everything was fine with it excepting new patent#. Just not a correct style for the vintage my R-model relates to. Put it on a shelf.

[mowerman]

What’s interesting is I’ve had  a Mack  ashtray and it had a full size bulldog on it,,,, but yes I have seen ashtrays with the small one on there also... bob

[Vladislav]

20 hours ago, mowerman said:

What’s interesting is I’ve had  a Mack  ashtray and it had a full size bulldog on it,,,, but yes I have seen ashtrays with the small one on there also... bob

Wasn't that a porch ashtray?

[scoofa]

they use them on the bumper guide poles