Legend has it that in 1542, when Portugal arrived in Japan, Queen D. Catarina, wife of King D. João III, received an unusual gift: a dog presented by a Japanese mage.From the moment this enchanted animal arrived at the Royal Palace, something surprising happened. The Queen, who suffered from nervous hives, became the most beautiful woman at court. Fascinated by his wife’s transformation, King D. João III ordered a collar with 300 diamonds for the dog. The following week, the king won the royal lottery.
All those who cared for the dog and offered him broccoli, his favorite dish, saw their lives change. They were cured of ailments and prospered in their businesses. Unfortunately, the dog departed too soon. To immortalize her beloved companion, the Queen commissioned Portugal’s most talented artisans to craft a ceramic sculpture of the animal. But with time and the wars that followed, the mold was lost for centuries.
After years of searching, the mold was finally rediscovered, accompanied by a detailed set of instructions. Using specific ingredients sourced from the four corners of the world, along with a pinch of magic from beyond, these dogs are now ready to change the fortune of all who possess them. It is said that whoever owns one of these dogs, with their unmatched beauty and unwavering loyalty, will be blessed with health and prosperity.
We don’t know how much of this is true, but we believe it can’t hurt.
Caudas da Rainha is a tribute to loyalty and unconditional devotion. To people, animals, and ancient arts like ceramic.
We believe in renewal, reinvention, and magical relationships. At Caudas da Rainha, we bring to life unique ceramic dogs, hand-painted with acrylic paint and a touch of fairy dust. Created using traditional processes and crafted by ancestral hands, each piece carries a legacy of timeless art and charm.
They’ll be there, always, for you!
