Peter Carl Fabergé, the Russian jeweler, is best known for his Easter eggs using precious metals and gemstones that were crafted for the Russian royal family.

But, in an exhibit celebrating the Miniature at the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston, there is a miniature bulldog expertly crafted by Fabergé for ballerina Elizabeth Balletta to immortalize her bulldog, Cody. The collar on the miniature dog even includes her address in Paris.

Today, dog lovers can buy miniatures and other novelties featuring their dogs, but the craftsmanship of these will never reach the standard of Fabergé.

Kathleen Crisley, Fear-Free certified professional and specialist in dog massage, rehabilitation and canine fitness,  The Balanced Dog, Christchurch, New Zealand