The First Pound Puppies
The very first puppies were made entirely by hand, and no two were exactly alike. The fabric was hand-painted with eyes, spots and various markings. As their popularity grew and the pups were eventually picked up by various companies, their design began to change. This can make it difficult to identify what edition a plush was made. The following guide should make it easier.
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Each edition lists its defining features and a few examples.
There are three sizes of pups:
Normal: 15-17 inches
Yuppie: 12-13 inches
Newborn: 7-8 inches
1st Editions
All signed by Mike Bowling and Becki Manning
Dated 1984
Are all numbered up to 1000 (Later changed to 1200)
Included adoption certificate and registration papers saying "First Edition"
Handmade cardboard box kennel
Business card with "Pound Puppies" and Mike and Becki's contact info
Handmade label on belly/leg
Leather collar containing a metal bone tag with matching number, and pup's name
2nd Editions
All signed by Mike Bowling and Becki Manning,
Dated 1985
Are numbered up to 1000.
Included adoption certificate and registration papers saying "Second Edition"
Handmade cardboard box kennel
Business card with "Pound Puppies" and Mike and Becki's contact info
Handmade label.
Leather collar containing a metal bone tag with matching number, and pup's name
1st Edition Yuppies
All signed by Mike Bowling and Becki Manning
Dated 1984 with month and day
Handmade tag
Numbered up to 1000
Leather buckle collar - can be regular or have studs
2nd Edition Yuppies
All signed by Mike Bowling and Becki Manning
Dated 1986
Known numbered up to 415
Leather buckle collar with studs, no tags
1st Edition Newborns
All signed by Mike Bowling and Becki Manning
Dated 1986
Unknown number made
