The little family you always wanted to look at.

One proud mother. Two little pups. And those wonderfully expressive faces. This blue poodle family has the sort of personality that makes you lean closer before you even decide where it should go.

Vintage poodle collecting has always had a playful side. A longtime collector described loving their extravagant expressions and little family groups, and singled out a blue set as one she simply had to bring home.

A whole family is part of the charm

Collectors often encounter these old poodle families separated: a mother without her pups, or a tiny puppy waiting to join another group. Seeing them together makes the idea behind the design especially clear. Their little connecting chains turn individual figurines into a family.

In the same collector discussion, a reader recognized the blue mother-and-two-puppies set as one passed down from her great-great-aunt. Small ornaments can travel a surprisingly long way through a family. Their cheerful faces become part of how a room—and a person—is remembered.

Three personalities, one happy little display

The blue coloring, textured poodle coats and lively poses give this trio its unmistakable character. Arrange them together on a shelf, dresser or sideboard where the little pups and their mother can all be seen.

For a dog lover or someone drawn to vintage figurines, it is an easy way to give a favorite corner a bit of humor and affection.

Choose your option

• 3-Piece Family Set — one mother poodle and two puppy figurines.

Keep the little family together. Give them a place in yours.