A Stunning Ancient Roman Dog Statue 1-3 AD . Top Patina. Dogs in Roman times were vital working partners for hunting, herding, and guarding, but also beloved companions, especially small lap dogs like the Maltese, with breeds like the powerful Molossian and swift Vertragus popular; Romans showed deep affection through lavish pet burials and epitaphs, treating them like family, even featuring them in mosaics and daily life. Height : 31.1 mm Wide : 23.2 mm Weight : 20.68 Grams Material : Bronze See images for own impression . Own private collection inherited from Grandfather, who built the collection in the 1960's "