ERPHILA Germany Big Red Dog

I found this guy at an estate sale - and just loved him! He is a good size - approx. 6.5"H x 8"L . He is in excellent condition, with no cracks, repairs, chips or problems. I am not sure what kind of dog he is, do you know? He has ERPHILA GERMANY on his belly. Very nice piece! If you know anything about him I would love to hear about from you. I am thinking he is rare, because I couldn't find anything similar or like him, only a sitting red monkey. Thanks for looking, Cheryl.