Antique Cast Stone Poodle Playing with a Softball

This is a very cool piece sought after by antique poodle collectors. i always think of poodles playing w/ embroidered satin balls, not a softball/baseball. This piece is in great condition and has wonderful patina and moss growing on him. He's at least from the 1950s - maybe earlier. I have some large sitting poodles, but i've never seen one like this before.