Many Beswick dog figures are worth tens of pounds at auction, while rarer models, unusual colourways and limited editions can be worth several hundred pounds or more. The exact value depends heavily on the model number, breed, colourway, rarity and condition.
For example, the September 2026 Guy Heath Collection at Potteries Auctions includes groups of Beswick dogs estimated at £20–£40, a large Dulux Old English Sheepdog Model 1990 estimated at £150–£300, and a rare brindle Boxer Model 3081 estimated at £300–£600.
That difference is exactly why identifying the individual model is so important.
If you have a Beswick dog and are trying to work out what it is worth — or you collect breeds such as Labradors, Bulldogs, Spaniels, Old English Sheepdogs and Terriers — this guide explains what to look for.
And if you are looking for Beswick dogs for sale, a selection from the lifelong Guy Heath Collection will be offered at Potteries Auctions on Thursday 24 September 2026, with live online bidding available. The 230-lot sale includes dogs alongside rare Beswick horses, animals, birds and collector’s models.
How Much Are Beswick Dogs Worth?
There is no single price that can be applied to all Beswick dog figurines.
As a broad guide, common Beswick dogs and mixed groups can sell for relatively modest sums, while scarcer colourways, limited editions, advertising models and particularly desirable figures can reach hundreds of pounds.
The Guy Heath Collection illustrates the difference particularly clearly:
| Beswick dog | Model | Auction estimate |
|---|---|---|
| St Bernard “Corna Garth Stroller” | 2221 | £20–£40 |
| Springer Spaniel & Golden Retriever | 3135 / other | £20–£40 |
| Doberman & Alsatian | 3121 / 969 | £20–£40 |
| Alsatian, standing, gloss & matt | 3073 | £20–£40 |
| English Setter & large Dalmatian | 973 / 962 | £20–£40 |
| Comical Dachshund, Bulldog & Sheepdog | 1068 / 1872 / other | £20–£40 |
| Spaniel “My Plate” & Puppit Dog | 1054 / 1002 | £20–£40 |
| Group of nine dogs including Pug, Foxhound & Sheepdog | Various | £20–£40 |
| Fireside Old English Sheepdog | 2232 | £30–£50 |
| Fireside Golden Labrador | 2314 | £30–£50 |
| Dulux Old English Sheepdog | 1990 | £150–£300 |
| Rare Boxer in brindle colourway | 3081 | £300–£600 |
These are auction estimates rather than guaranteed selling prices. The eventual hammer price depends on bidder demand on the day.
That distinction is important when researching a Beswick dog online. A dealer’s asking price, an auction estimate and an actual completed auction result are three different things.
What Makes a Beswick Dog Valuable?
The value of a Beswick dog normally comes down to a combination of factors rather than simply the breed.
Rarity
Some Beswick dog models were produced in much greater numbers than others. Less common versions naturally tend to generate more interest when collectors need a particular figure to complete a collection.
Colourway
Colour can make an enormous difference.
Two figures produced from the same basic model may have very different collector appeal if one was produced in a scarce or unusual colourway.
The rare Boxer Model 3081 in unusual brindle colouring in the Guy Heath Collection is a good example: it carries an estimate of £300–£600, considerably above many of the more commonly encountered dog figures within the same auction.
Model number
Model numbers allow collectors to identify exactly which figure they have.
A search for “Beswick Labrador value”, for example, is only the beginning. Establishing the exact Labrador model, pose, colour and production version can produce a much more meaningful comparison.
Limited or special editions
Some later Beswick dogs were produced in very small quantities.
One particularly good example is the Beswick Chocolate Labrador Walking, Model 3062B, a 1993 Beswick Collectors Club edition produced in a limited run of 93. A Potteries Auctions example sold for £880 in 2021, demonstrating the level of competition an unusual Beswick dog can sometimes attract.
Advertising and unusual pieces
Models connected with familiar brands can have crossover appeal.
The large Old English Sheepdog Model 1990 with Dulux paint pot is an excellent example, appealing not only to Beswick collectors but also to collectors of advertising ceramics and Dulux memorabilia.
Condition
Even a rare model can lose substantial appeal if it has chips, cracks or restoration.
We’ll look at condition in more detail below.
Rare Beswick Dogs to Look Out For
There isn’t a permanent list of the “most valuable Beswick dogs” because prices change and individual variations matter enormously.
There are, however, particular types of Beswick dog that deserve closer inspection.
Beswick Boxer Model 3081
One of the highlights of the Guy Heath Collection is a rare Boxer Model 3081 in an unusual brindle colourway.
Standing 14cm high, it carries a pre-sale estimate of £300–£600.
It is a useful example of why simply identifying something as a “Beswick Boxer” isn’t enough. The precise model and colourway can be far more significant.
Beswick Labrador Model 3062B
The Chocolate Labrador Walking Model 3062B is an interesting comparison because it shows how individual auction results can vary.
Potteries Auctions sold a Collectors Club example for £880 in 2021.
Another Model 3062B sold at Tennants in February 2025 for £380, against an estimate of £350–£400.
The difference demonstrates why a historic price should never automatically be treated as the current value of another apparently identical Beswick dog.
Condition, timing, presentation and the bidders competing at a particular sale can all affect the final hammer price.
Beswick Dulux Old English Sheepdog Model 1990
One of Beswick’s particularly recognisable dog figures is the large Old English Sheepdog associated with Dulux.
The example in the Guy Heath Collection stands approximately 31cm high and incorporates the familiar Dulux paint pot. It carries a £150–£300 estimate.
By comparison, the standard large Fireside Old English Sheepdog Model 2232 within the same collection is estimated at £30–£50.
That is an excellent illustration of how a particular variation can be significantly more desirable than another model of the same breed.
Which Beswick Dog Breeds Are Most Collectable?
Beswick produced a surprisingly broad selection of dog breeds, meaning some collectors build an entire Beswick dog collection while others concentrate on a particular breed.
Among the breeds regularly encountered are:
Old English Sheepdogs
The Old English Sheepdog is one of the most instantly recognisable Beswick dogs, particularly in the larger Fireside models.
The Guy Heath Collection includes both Model 2232 and the advertising Dulux Model 1990, allowing collectors to compare two very different versions.
Labradors and Golden Retrievers
Labradors have strong appeal beyond specialist Beswick collecting because the breed itself has such a large following.
Current Guy Heath examples include a large Fireside Golden Labrador Model 2314, while scarce figures such as the Chocolate Labrador Model 3062B demonstrate how valuable particular versions can become.
Boxers
Boxers are another popular subject.
Look carefully at the colour and exact model number rather than assuming that all Beswick Boxers carry similar values. The unusual brindle Model 3081 in the September sale demonstrates the difference rarity can make.
Bulldogs
Beswick produced several Bulldog subjects.
The Guy Heath Collection includes Bulldog Model 1872, while Lot 177 features the Bulldog “Basford British Mascot”, Model 965.
Spaniels and Setters
Spaniels are represented in numerous poses and designs.
Current examples include the characterful Spaniel holding “My Plate”, Model 1054, a Springer Spaniel Model 3135 and an English Setter Model 973.
Alsatians
The September auction includes several Alsatian figures, including Model 969 and standing Model 3073.
Again, pose, finish and model number should all be considered when comparing examples.
Dachshunds, Terriers, Pugs and Hounds
Smaller Beswick dogs can be relatively affordable and are an accessible way to begin collecting.
The Guy Heath Collection includes Dachshunds, Yorkshire Terriers, Pugs, Foxhounds and other smaller breeds alongside the larger Fireside figures.
Beswick Dog Model Numbers: Why They Matter
If you want to find the value of a Beswick dog, the model number is one of the first things you should look for.
It normally identifies the particular design rather than acting as any kind of value code.
For example:
- Model 1068 – Comical Dachshund
- Model 965 – Bulldog “Basford British Mascot”
- Model 1002 – Puppit Dog
- Model 1054 – Spaniel holding “My Plate”
- Model 1872 – Bulldog
- Model 1990 – Dulux Old English Sheepdog
- Model 2232 – Fireside Old English Sheepdog
- Model 2314 – Fireside Golden Labrador
- Model 3073 – Standing Alsatian
- Model 3081 – Boxer
- Model 3083 – Seated Yorkshire Terrier
- Model 3121 – Doberman
- Model 3135 – Springer Spaniel
Turn the figure over carefully and examine the underside.
Depending on its age and production period you may find an impressed number, printed Beswick mark, “Beswick England” wording or another factory mark.
Our dedicated Beswick Pottery Marks & Backstamps Guide explains the different markings in more detail. Beswick used a number of marks during its history, and model numbers can be particularly useful when researching the exact figure.
Does Condition Affect the Value of Beswick Dogs?
Yes. Condition can have a major effect on the auction value of a Beswick dog.
Pay particular attention to vulnerable areas such as:
- ears
- tails
- paws
- legs
- noses
- raised accessories
- bases
Look for chips, hairline cracks, restoration, breaks that have been re-glued and areas where the glaze or decoration has been damaged.
With large Fireside dogs, examine the entire body carefully for cracks and restoration.
Crazing can also occur on older ceramics. Whether it significantly affects desirability will depend on its extent and the rarity of the model.
Original labels, boxes and paperwork can also be useful, particularly with limited editions or Collectors Club models. Potteries Auctions’ existing Beswick guidance identifies condition, rarity, colour variation, backstamp and original paperwork among the factors that can influence value.
Recent Beswick Dog Auction Prices
Completed auction results provide a better indication of the market than advertised asking prices, although no two figures or auctions are exactly alike.
Here are some useful examples.
Nine Beswick Dogs – £75, 2026
A group of nine Beswick dog figures including Golden and Black Labradors, a Dalmatian and Cocker Spaniel sold for £75 at Adam Partridge in March 2026.
The auction house reported no visible chips, cracks, crazing or restoration.
This is useful context for the more commonly encountered end of the Beswick dog market.
Beswick Chocolate Labrador Model 3062B – £380, 2025
A Chocolate Labrador Walking Model 3062B, produced as a 1993 Beswick Collectors Club limited edition of 93, sold for £380 at Tennants in February 2025.
Beswick Chocolate Labrador Model 3062B – £880 at Potteries Auctions
Potteries Auctions previously sold another example of the same rare Chocolate Labrador Model 3062B for £880 during a major specialist Beswick sale in 2021.
The difference between those two results is a useful reminder that even when the model number is identical, auction prices can change over time.
Current Beswick Dog Values: The Guy Heath Collection
The September 2026 Guy Heath Collection provides another useful snapshot of the current Beswick market.
At the more accessible end are several mixed groups estimated at £20–£40, including Dachshunds, Bulldogs, Spaniels, Pugs, Sheepdogs, Foxhounds and other breeds.
Large Fireside dogs including a Golden Labrador and Old English Sheepdog carry estimates beginning at around £30–£50.
Moving further up the range, the Dulux Old English Sheepdog Model 1990 is estimated at £150–£300, while the unusual brindle Boxer Model 3081 is estimated at £300–£600.
The comparison demonstrates why a useful Beswick dogs price guide needs to go beyond breed alone.
Model + colourway + rarity + condition = a much better indication of value.
Beswick Dogs for Sale
If you are searching for Beswick dogs for sale in the UK, the Guy Heath Collection gives collectors the opportunity to choose from numerous breeds and price levels within one specialist Beswick auction.
Dogs within the collection include:
- Boxers
- Bulldogs
- Labradors
- Golden Retrievers
- Old English Sheepdogs
- Alsatians
- Dobermans
- English Setters
- Springer Spaniels
- St Bernards
- Dalmatians
- Dachshunds
- Yorkshire Terriers
- Pugs
- Foxhounds
- Sheepdogs
There are also dog-related Beswick pieces including ashtrays and character models.
Rather than looking only at fixed online asking prices, an auction catalogue lets collectors compare models, photographs and estimates before deciding which pieces they would like to bid on.
Buy Beswick Dogs from the Guy Heath Collection
Rare Beswick Models & Collector’s Favourites from the Guy Heath Collection takes place at Potteries Auctions’ Silverdale Saleroom on:
Thursday 24 September 2026
11:00am BST
Lots 1–230
Live and online bidding available
The sale brings together Beswick dogs, rare horses, unusual colourways, animals, character figures and collector’s models from Guy Heath’s lifelong collection.
Looking for your next Beswick dog?
Browse the full catalogue to see photographs, estimates and individual lot descriptions, then register online before the auction to place your bids.
Frequently Asked Questions About Beswick Dogs
How much are Beswick dog figurines worth?
Many commonly encountered Beswick dogs are worth tens of pounds at auction, particularly when sold in groups. Scarce models, rare colourways, advertising pieces and limited editions can be worth several hundred pounds or more.
Always identify the model before trying to establish its value.
What is the most valuable Beswick dog?
There is no single Beswick dog that will always be the most valuable because auction prices change.
Rare colourways and limited-production models tend to be much more desirable than common examples. For example, Potteries Auctions sold a rare Chocolate Labrador Model 3062B for £880 in 2021, while another example sold elsewhere for £380 in 2025.
Where is the model number on a Beswick dog?
Turn the figure over and examine the base. Model numbers are often impressed or printed on the underside alongside a Beswick factory mark or backstamp.
Are old Beswick dogs valuable?
Some are, but age alone does not make a Beswick dog valuable.
Rarity, exact model, colourway, condition and collector demand are generally more important than simply how old the figure is.
Are Beswick dogs still collectable?
Yes. Beswick dogs continue to appear regularly at specialist and general auctions, ranging from inexpensive mixed collections to scarce individual figures capable of selling for hundreds of pounds. Recent UK auction results continue to show demand for both common collections and unusual limited models.
Does a Beswick backstamp make a dog valuable?
A backstamp can help identify and date a Beswick figure, but it does not automatically make it valuable.
The backstamp should be considered alongside the model number, colourway, rarity and condition.
Read our Beswick Pottery Marks & Backstamps Guide if you need help identifying a mark.
Where can I buy Beswick dogs?
Beswick dogs regularly appear at auction, online marketplaces and specialist dealers.
For collectors looking for multiple models in one place, specialist Beswick auctions can be particularly useful because different breeds, colourways and estimates can be compared directly.
The Guy Heath Collection at Potteries Auctions on 24 September 2026 includes a substantial selection of Beswick dog models alongside horses, animals and other collectors’ pieces.
How do I sell a Beswick dog?
First identify the model number, take clear photographs of the figure and underside, and check carefully for damage or restoration.
For unusual models, rare colours or larger collections, a specialist auction valuation can help determine an appropriate current estimate.
Potteries Auctions provides free, no-obligation valuations for Beswick pottery and has handled everything from individual figures to major private Beswick collections.