Want to create an IG dog handler

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**Valkyria**

After coming across this model;
http://www.40kimperialguard.co.uk/2011/imperial-guard-dog-handler-vet-conversion/
i wanted to create a similar model of my own. The author linked to the page where he bought it, but it appears the item is no longer available.
So i have been searching the web for more than 2 hour trying to find a substitute for the dog used, but they are either wrong size or an ugle dograce, like this bastard
http://www.reapermini.com/OnlineStore/dog/latest/14208#detail/IG_281_1
I would preffer to have a Schaeffer dog, but any suggestions are welcome. Of course i would preffer a bitshop 'cause i only need the dog, but if a cheap kit is available it might do.

Thanks in advance

Edit:
A Schaffer is a German Shepherd dog for those wondering

**Double tech5**

I also thought of trying to making a commissar who had a dog that looked similar to that but didnt end up working out. There is a model though that I've seen that maybe close to what your thinking.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/event-only-imperial-enforcer-forge-world-warhammer-40k-imperial-guard-/270950252389?pt=UK_Toys_Wargames_RL&hash=item3f15e4bf65

**Jihadnik**

Cheers for the link, I've never seen Reaper models before, now if only I can find a small beagle model, that would fit my own fluff perfectly!

**bubber**

I used the Mordheim dog but they don't seem to sell it any more :(

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could try these -
http://www.games-workshop.com/gws/catalog/productDetail.jsp?prodId=prod1500441a

**Scarper**

Copplestone castings do 15mm scale 'giant' wolves that are almost perfect scale for regular larger dogs at 28mm. Might not be exactly what you're after, but I really like them - here's one used to create a dog handler for necromunda if you're interested:

Spoiler:

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ALSO! There are daschunds here if that's more your thing

**Valkyria**

Thanks for replies

I really like the copplestone castings, but im not sure if im willing to buy a whole 16-pack when i just need 1.
I'll look for somewhere they might sell them wolves as bits

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After some more hours spent searching i found the PERFECT match for the PERFECT price!
http://eurekamin.com.au/product_info.php?products_id=1928

Thanks for all the help

**guttersnipe**

I just recieved this model this morning (just the doberman):

and I can vouch for its coolness. Only £2 too (http://blackcatbases.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=437_660&products_id=3004)

I also bought that sixteen pack of 15mm wolves that Scarper recommended and though they're not quite as large as I'd prefer, they're pretty nifty too.