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A little bit of Rondellhund History

The roundabout dogs started appearing in Linköping, Östergötland (and were therefore originally called de östgötska rondellhundarna), after a dog that was part of the official roundabout installation the 26 of February 2006 by sculptor Stina Opitz had been vandalized in May the same year and later removed. The original dog was made of concrete and Stina Opitz was to make a new version of it after the vandalism, when suddenly someone had placed a homemade wooden dog in the same roundabout. Soon the dog was given a concrete bone by another anonymous artist. After media had reported about the homemade sculpture, the roundabout dogs started appearing in more places around the country.

Running wild Roundabout Dogs appear locally by local people. A few are vandalized, but most are left alone, or even restored if damaged. Without realizing the intent of the originators, the local media coverage probably is the best factor for the spread of Roundabout Dogs these pieces of folk art can now be found throughout Sweden, and seemed to multiply as fast as bunnies!

A Roundabout Dog spotter would have a wonderful time observing the different styles and dates of appearance. For a while there was also a sad prospect of removal of the dogs by traffic authorities, as there seemed to be disagreement as to whether or not the dogs distracted the drivers, thus creating a traffic hazard, until the 16 November 2006, when it was decreed that Roundabout Dogs are not illegal. They may still be a very welcome diversion for anyone travelling with children.

RONDELLHUND FACTORY HISTORY

It all started one day in April 2007 when I made my first 3 Rondellhund and they were fast adopted by Family Van Kerkvoorde.

2007

Rondellhund Factory (Rondellhundsfabriken)was born in a small woodworking shop outside Stockholm. Many dogs has since been made and found a home in people’s garden or at one of the many roundabouts in Stockholm. Some has travel the world.

2008

Rondellhund Factory open up our doors for visitors to come and build, design and to experience the thrill of sneaking out in the dark to deliver a Rondellhund to a roundabout.

Visit from Robin from Melbourne, Australia

We participated for the first time at an art&craft show in Hudding.

2009

The first Rondellhund project in the world took place at a school in northeast Hampshire, England. Karen, one of the teachers coordinated and led a project to promote art & craft from other cultures. We made Rondellhund kits (like IKEA flat packs) for the project.

Visist from Robin & Bruce from California, USA

Ann Sandell come up with the design for our original Rondellhund. Red base (Falu röd) , with white and blue decorations (inspired by our little red cottage in Sweden).

Rondellhundfabriken and Hundstallet (local dog rescue center) teamed up at a local Art&Craft show in Huddinge. All proceeds from sales were donated to the local dog rescue center.

“Made in Australia”. Robin Fletcher made the first Rondellhund in Australia

2010

Chris Horak encourage Rondellhundsfabriken to open a FB fan club. It was opened on FB by Anna Sandell

Made 18 RoyalRondos to honor the Swedish Royal wedding between Crown Princess Victoria and Daniel.

Bjorn and Rondellhundsfabriken was featured in one of the major new papers in Stockholm

Bjorn and Rondellhundsfabriken was featured in the local newspaper “Mitt i Huddinge”.

One Rondellhund from Rondellhundsfabriken turned up in a roundabout in Karlsruhe, Germany.

We made our first Rondellhund street sign for a 50th birthday.

We teamed up with Minstora Dag at a local art & craft show. All proceeds from sales was donated to www.minstoradag.org

Visit from Ken and Monica California, USA

Five Rondellhund travel to Farnborough England. In just a few days all were adopted

Made ourFirst donation to Starlight Children's Foundation UK

2011

Delivered our first Rondellhund toWaikiki Beach, Hawaii

We got aRoundabout dog greeting from St Paul , Minnesota, USA

We mad our firstdonation to GuideDogs UK.

Rondellhund sponsor training for one puppy guide dog

Sold Rondellhund for fundraising in UK. 300 pound was donated to Guidedogs UK.

Bjorn and Rondellhundsfabriken featured in a blog http://www.mariejonssonharrison.com.au/new/index.php/2011/06/88-chevy-chase-and-roundaboutdogs/

Built and delivered a rondellhund to Cafe Rosen. All of the comission were donated to www.minstoradag.org

We attended for the 4th time Art & Craft show in Hudinge Sweden. We sold over 40 Rondellhund and all proceeds were donated to www.minstoradag.org

2012

First time at Görvälnfestival. We sold 22 Rondellhund and all proceedes were donated to www.minstoradag.org

Delivered our first Rondellhund to City of Edinburgh.

This year we had record in visiting artists to Rondelhundsfabriken. And family Farwell visited from California. http://www.rondellhund.com/sida3.html

Made and delivered two Rondellhund to England. Donation made to www.guidedogs.org.uk

2013

Second time at Görvälnfestival. We sold 35 Rondellhund and all proceedes were donated to www.minstoradag.org.

Family Brunzell visited Rondellhundsfabriken.

Svenska Kennel klubben ordered a Rondellhund for their museum in Stockholm.

Made in California. Ken made his first Rondellhund. http://www.rondellhund.com/sida4.html

Rondellhund Factory was invited to a fundraiser for the Epilepsy Foundation, New England and donated a Rondellhund for the silent auction.

Rondellhundsfabriken made a donation to Mark Chegwidden for his fundraising for cancer research.

Rondellhundsfabriken made donation to CPL. www.k94life.org

2014

Clemon Charles, Sacramento. Wrote and donated a song to Rondellhund Factory. See our Facebook page.

Rondellhundsfabriken made a donation to 7 year old Lily Lloyd for her charity work for children with heart problems.

Rondellhundsfabriken made a donation to Megan Woodfine for her charity work for Race For Life. Cancer research UK.

Third time at Görvälnfestival. We sold record number of Rondellhund and all proceedes were donated to www.minstoradag.org.

Made in Rondellhund factory, Kansas, USA. David made his first Rondellhund.

Rondellhund story published in Hundsport magazine.

One Rondellhund travel to Phoenix Arizona.

One Rondellhund travel to Huntington beach, Carlifornia.

One Rondellhund travel to Sunnyvale, Carlifornia.

Wagging tails, who knows where a Roundabout dog will appear next, or even in which country.

Wouldn't it be fantastic, if a positive movement like this could spread its message around the world! (a dog) that has been vandalized taken from his roundabout home. Hopefully next day it will be returned home. Otherwise another homemade dog take its place.

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RONDELLHUND FACTORY est. 2007