The statue, an homage to the celebrated presidential dog Fala and created as a memorial to a beloved teacher, has been stolen ...

Fleishell says he designed the statue to be engaging for kids and dogs alike, so it has no sharp edges. The dog’s ears are perked, as if on alert to playfully chase. His eyes are wide open.

The pattern for the life-size statue of the dog in a sitting position will be produced by Mio Hashimoto, a sculptor based in Mie Prefecture known for wooden animal carvings, while the statue itsel ...