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Time of India
2 days ago
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- Time of India
Marià Gabarro didn't like real dogs but collected 5,025 dog figurines - Sets Guinness World Record
Marià Gabarro, a Spanish collector from Terrassa near Barcelona, may not have liked real dogs, but that didn't stop him from creating the world's largest collection of dog figurines. His impressive collection of 5,025 dog-themed items – including figurines, cuddly toys, and even walking sticks with dog-head handles – has earned him a spot in the Guinness World Records, as reported in Reuters. A Hobby That Started in His 60s Gabarro, who worked as a sales manager, began collecting dog figurines in his 60s. Despite not being fond of actual dogs, he developed a deep interest in collecting miniature representations of them. Over the years, he visited markets, fairs, and antique shops across Spain to find unique pieces for his collection. A Tribute After His Passing Marià Gabarro passed away last year at the age of 94. Following his death, his family decided to honour his passion by applying for a Guinness World Record. His children counted all the items meticulously, and to their delight, Gabarro's collection was officially recognised as the largest of its kind. The Dog Figurine Collection Now Lives On The collection was stored across two of his homes in Terrassa. His daughter, Teresa Gabarro, 54, shared that while her father wasn't keen on live dogs, he adored the inanimate versions. She even lets her own West Highland White Terrier play with the soft toys from the collection, blending both worlds together. (My parents) really liked the non-real dogs, but not the live ones.' Teresa Gabarro told Reuters. An Unusual Passion Recognised Worldwide Gabarro's name will now forever be remembered in the Guinness World Records, thanks to his unusual but fascinating passion for dog figurines. His story reminds us that sometimes the quirkiest hobbies can become record-breaking legacies. With inputs from agencies To stay updated on the stories that are going viral, follow Indiatimes Trending.
Reuters
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Reuters
Spanish collector sets world record with over 5,000 dog figurines
TERRASSA, Spain, July 28 (Reuters) - Spanish collector Marià Gabarro did not care for real dogs but won a posthumous place in the Guinness World Records this year for the largest collection of canine-related items - 5,025 figurines, soft toys or dog-head walking sticks. Gabarro, a sales manager from Terrassa, a town about 30 km (19 miles) from Barcelona, started his mammoth collection of figurines in his 60s. When he died last year, aged 94, his children decided to see if the haul could claim a record as a tribute to their parents. Gabarro acquired the figurines at markets and stored them in two houses. Teresa Gabarro, 54, one of four siblings who now lets her West Highland White Terrier play with the soft toys, said: '(My parents) really liked the non-real dogs, but not the live ones."
