Item size in cm L x W x H 8 5 x 5 3 x 3 6 Giant turtles carry large bony shells on their back that house their head and appendages when danger calls The largest animal in its habitat the giant turtle plays a role similar to the elephant s In its rigorous search for food it creates pathways that are used by other animals Turtles can live in groups or on their own but either way these reptiles rest during the day after searching for food in the morning Although stereotyped to be slow and cautious turtles are known for being speedy when tempted by a treat being great swimmers and even reaching too far by standing on their hind legs falling back on their shell This would result in death though as they are unable to get back on their feet Turtles have a great defense against predators and danger as they can tuck themselves into their carapace and wait securely On average male giant turtles can be almost four feet long weighing over five hundred pounds Fun Facts
Cave Bear The Schleich ranges of hand painted prehistoric mammals are perfect for enjoyable role play - build up a collection for hours of fun Animals are in 1 20 scale and are CE tested and approved Each model comes equipped with a booklet containing the scientific data on each of the prehistoric mammals
Listening with ears tipped in black lynxes are on the prowl Generally solitary lynx live dens in areas of high altitude Staying with their mother through the winter kittens are given their dinner only if they can kill it Eating deer hares fish fox sheep squirrels and fowl lynxes have to hunt together sometimes Since they are also good swimmers they can even catch their own fish Active at night lynxes make good use of their keen hearing and eyesight Known for their beautiful fur lynxes have colorful coats that keep them warm in the winter Fun Facts The paws of some lynx can be bigger than human hands
With coats of gray white red brown or black these canines are well-suited for any terrain Wolves are carnivorous canines that vary in size depending on their habitat They travel in packs led by the Alpha pair They hunt in packs too this way they can take down bigger prey A prey that stands its ground has a better chance for survival since wolves can chase their prey reaching speeds of forty miles per hour with the help of their specialized paws and body structure By marking their hunting territory wolves are one step closer to ensuring their survival and their need for almost two tons of meat per year To combat the elements wolves have thick fur made up of two layers The top layer contains guard hairs which repel dirt and water while the bottom layer insulates their body Fun Facts A wolf s tail constitutes one quarter of its body length
Dolphin1 32 Scale The Schleich ranges of hand painted animals are perfect for enjoyable role play - build up a collection for hours of fun All animals are CE tested and approved Each model comes equipped with a booklet containing the scientific data on each of the ocean animals
Don t be intimidated by the huge size of the Great Dane as it is known as a gentle giant The first German breed of dogs Great Danes are regal displaying strength and dignity with elegance in their stature and formation Generally thirty inches at the shoulder both genders should have well-proportioned bodies and can be found in various fur colours -- blue black brindle fawn harlequin mantle and more Many of the colour categories are colour combinations of patches or stripes used to classify purebreds Although Great Danes may appear intimidating they are friendly yet protective In need of daily exercise these canines have lots of energy and were bred to hunt boars Fun Facts A Great Dane named Gibson was recognized as the world s tallest dog and reached over 7 feet when standing
Item size in cm L x W x H 10 3 x 4 6 x 9 2 With bold white stripes zebras zig-zag These sleek striped equids live in the savannah grasslands of eastern and southern Africa where they spend most of the day grazing on grass leaves bark roots and stems Each zebra s pattern of stripes is unique The plains or common zebra sport wide stripes on their bodies -- that continue to the undersides -- along with thinner shadow stripes on their hind quarters Their excellent hearing and vision help them escape predators They usually live in family groups of one stallion and several mares but often come together in large herds of several hundred zebras And once a year hundreds of thousands of zebras gather to migrate in search of food and water These herds sometimes mingle with wildebeests ostrich and antelope Zebras tend to be pretty skittish -- who can blame them with all the lions and hyenas around -- and really noisy Their whinnies yelps and barks are their way of c
Item size in cm L x W x H 8 0 x 3 1 x 6 1 With coats of gray white red brown or black these canines are well-suited for any terrain Wolves are carnivorous canines that vary in size depending on their habitat They travel in packs led by the Alpha pair They hunt in packs too this way they can take down bigger prey A prey that stands its ground has a better chance for survival since wolves can chase their prey reaching speeds of forty miles per hour with the help of their specialized paws and body structure By marking their hunting territory wolves are one step closer to ensuring their survival and their need for almost two tons of meat per year To combat the elements wolves have thick fur made up of two layers The top layer contains guard hairs which repel dirt and water while the bottom layer insulates their body Fun Facts A wolf s tail constitutes one quarter of its body length
Stunning in strength and beauty Clydesdales strut their white dipped legs From its namesake in Scotland the Clydesdale is a breed of draft horses able to pull loads and often seen today in parades Used in pulling timber from forests these horses are currently familiar as mascots of beverage companies Known for being well-built Clydesdales generally stand sixteen or seventeen hands high but have been measured at twenty At birth foals weigh around two hundred pounds gaining almost five pounds per day in its first months To ensure nutrition and health a mother mare will produce almost sixty pounds of milk per day for her foal Although sizeable this breed possesses marked grace and docility Fun Facts Clydesdales can weigh over one ton
Baby Wooly Mammoth The Schleich ranges of hand painted prehistoric mammals are perfect for enjoyable role-play - build up a collection for hours of fun Animals are in 1 20 scale and are CE tested and approved Each model comes equipped with a booklet containing the scientific data on each of the prehistoric mammals
Barn Size 500mm L x 280mm W x 320mm H This building does not require extra tooling for easy assembly The combination of top quality wood and plastic parts results in a product of excellent design and quality The Schleich ranges of hand painted animals are perfect for enjoyable role play - build up a collection for hours of fun All animals are CE tested and approved
Item size in cm L x W x H 5 5 x 1 9 x 4 0With coats of gray white red brown or black these canines are well-suited for any terrain Wolves are carnivorous canines that vary in size depending on their habitat They travel in packs led by the Alpha pair They hunt in packs too this way they can take down bigger prey A prey that stands its ground has a better chance for survival since wolves can chase their prey reaching speeds of forty miles per hour with the help of their specialized paws and body structure By marking their hunting territory wolves are one step closer to ensuring their survival and their need for almost two tons of meat per year To combat the elements wolves have thick fur made up of two layers The top layer contains guard hairs which repel dirt and water while the bottom layer insulates their body Fun Facts A wolf s tail constitutes one quarter of its body length
A feeding ground including a trough cover and feed holder The Schleich range of hand painted buildings and accessories are perfect for enjoyable role-play - build up a collection for hours of fun All buildings and accessories are CE tested and approved Size 187mm H x 172mm W x 70mm D
With long ears and an ever-twitching nose these mammals are familiar faces across the globe Coming out to eat at dusk rabbits and hares find soft shoots and grasses while being alert to potential danger They use their front incisors to cut their food while the teeth near the back grind it Their front teeth never dull because they grow throughout their entire life When threatened they bounce away looking for a place to hide Depending on speed to escape from predators these mammals use their strong hind legs and feet often bounding in a zig zag pattern or even just leaping into the air Fun Facts Females can give birth to thirty young annually
Postman Pat playsets You can turn the playsets around and recreate your favourite scenes Collect the Post Office The SDS sorting Office and Ted Glens Garage The SDS Centre and Ted Glens garage both have leads that can connect up to the SDS van All sets have moving parts and accessories
Item size in cm L x W x H 8 6 x 3 7 x 9 3 Leaning on their tails these marsupials have short but strong limbs Red kangaroos live in the arid plains of central Australia and are the largest surviving marsupials anywhere in the world -- they can grower taller than a full grown man Marsupials give birth to their babies early and then carry them in protected pouches until they can survive on their own Red kangaroos babies or joeys remain in their mother s pouches for up to a year while she nurses and nurtures them Red kangaroos are herbivores this means they only eat plants They can go long periods of time without water as long as they have access to green plants They re nocturnal and spend their days sleeping or resting When male kangaroos fight it looks like they re boxing They stand on their hind legs and push jab and kick at each other Red kangaroos have powerful legs and can jump as much as thirty feet in one bound They live in groups called mobs that range an
Wooly Mammoth The Schleich ranges of hand painted prehistoric mammals are perfect for enjoyable role play - build up a collection for hours of fun Animals are in 1 20 scale and are CE tested and approved Each model comes equipped with a booklet containing the scientific data on each of the prehistoric mammals
Macrauchenia The Schleich ranges of hand painted prehistoric mammals are perfect for enjoyable role play - build up a collection for hours of fun Animals are in 1 20 scale and are CE tested and approved Each model comes equipped with a booklet containing the scientific data on each of the prehistoric mammals
Item size in cm L x W x H 8 2 x 2 5 x 6 0 Wearing rich tones of black gray bay or chestnut Arabian horses are a pleasure to behold Prized and raised by Bedouins Arabians lived with families in the desert sometimes even sleeping inside their tents Today these distinguished horses are easily recognizable by their tail carriage and head shape Almost any horse breed can trace its roots back to an Arabian bloodline as Arabians were bred to benefit other breeds with their capability for speed and endurance as well as their predisposition to healthy bones In terms of temperament Arabians boast quick learning and agreeability coupled with vigilance and spirit Known as The Versatile Arabian this breed is often awarded at endurance competitions and is a popular breed worldwide Fun Facts In competition Arabians can traverse one hundred miles in a day
Happiness has made its way back to Surah She has returned home after being held prisoner for a long time in the kingdom of the shadow elves Back to her twin sister Sera and Princess Eleya And look how she has already changed The incredible pallor of her skin has given way to soft pink her wings shine resplendent in gleaming blue interwoven with white green and golden shimmering tips When she flies over the sun-drenched meadows and forests of Summergreen the elf headquarters she is lovelier than the loveliest birds in the land Wherever she is her friends chirp and flutter around her and the entire world beams with joy And when one day her little green bird returns to her her happiness is complete Just like Sera Surah is also sent on a long journey where she encounters new perils great adventures and also a new friend 14 9cm x 7 5cm x 14 9cm
Leaning on their tails these marsupials have short but strong limbs Red kangaroos live in the arid plains of central Australia and are the largest surviving marsupials anywhere in the world -- they can grower taller than a full grown man Marsupials give birth to their babies early and then carry them in protected pouches until they can survive on their own Red kangaroos babies or joeys remain in their mother s pouches for up to a year while she nurses and nurtures them Red kangaroos are herbivores this means they only eat plants They can go long periods of time without water as long as they have access to green plants They re nocturnal and spend their days sleeping or resting When male kangaroos fight it looks like they re boxing They stand on their hind legs and push jab and kick at each other Red kangaroos have powerful legs and can jump as much as thirty feet in one bound They live in groups called mobs that range anywhere from thirty to over three hundred animals
Scale 1 12 Item size in cm L x W x H 9 6 x 2 5 x 6 1Wearing a coat of honey colored fur golden retrievers are comely canines One of the most popular dog breeds in the United States the Golden Retriever has a long history and a bright future All of the credit for this breed lies in the hands of Lord Tweedmouth and his desire to develop dogs that are strong yet gentle The perfect addition to any family Golden Retrievers only need daily doses of exercise and attention Social and athletic these canines are friendly and enjoy swimming as well as carrying things in their mouths - watch where you put your shoes Fun Facts Golden Retrievers rank very highly as an affectionate and playful dog breed
Down at the little lake in the middle of the elf kingdom lives Yasira on her water lily This is an unusual dwelling even for elves Yet this young elf loves her home as all her friends can come visit her here the birds of the forest and the meadow Butterflies too like to set down on the evergreen leaf edge Yasira is often visited by other elves too who come to talk with their friend to laugh or just to spend a few pleasant hours by the water 15 7cm x 14 3cm x 7 7cm
Item size in cm L x W x H 9 5 x 4 0 x 7 9 Resembling a zebra with a few stripes on its back the gnu makes its mark with its inward curving horns Otherwise known as a wildebeest gnus are generally graceful and quiet creatures seemingly contrary to their name Usually living near water gnus need to drink every couple of days and often hang around zebras since gnus usually have a taste for the grass that zebras leave behind when feeding These mammals have unique features such as their mane horns stripes and colouring Both males and females share these traits Their mane is made up of a coarse stiff hair while their horns curve slightly resembling parentheses Their stripes may help them to blend in with a herd of zebra and their colouring varies depending on their age Gnus are very cooperative animals and fend off prey by travelling in a herd Even at night gnus take turns keeping watch for predators Fun Facts Within seven minutes of being born calves can stand Wi
The Schleich ranges of hand painted dinosaur replicas are perfect for enjoyable role-play - build up a collection for hours of fun Dinosaurs are in 1 40 scale and are CE tested and approved Each model comes equipped with a booklet containing the scientific data on each of the saurians and a figure of a human in the same scale to facilitate comparison of size Sculpted in close cooperation with the Natural History Museum of the Humboldt-University Berlin Size 21cm L x 10cm H
True to its name the red deer is crimson in color and resembles its relatives Living in groups young deer are cared for and well-protected especially since they camouflage well in the woods with white spots on their back Since they must run quickly to escape predators deer are equipped with long legs Deer are the only mammals to grow antlers Males use their antlers to compete with other males during breeding season Also during this time red deer males grow a mane around their neck This mane is made up of thick fur and makes the red buck look more intimidating These deer can live between ten and twenty years depending on whether they live in captivity or in the wild Fun Facts Red deer antlers grow one inch per day
Leaning on their tails these marsupials have short but strong limbs Red kangaroos live in the arid plains of central Australia and are the largest surviving marsupials anywhere in the world -- they can grower taller than a full grown man Marsupials give birth to their babies early and then carry them in protected pouches until they can survive on their own Red kangaroos babies or joeys remain in their mother s pouches for up to a year while she nurses and nurtures them Red kangaroos are herbivores this means they only eat plants They can go long periods of time without water as long as they have access to green plants They re nocturnal and spend their days sleeping or resting When male kangaroos fight it looks like they re boxing They stand on their hind legs and push jab and kick at each other Red kangaroos have powerful legs and can jump as much as thirty feet in one bound They live in groups called mobs that range anywhere from thirty to over three hundred animals
Found feathered in white or other hues the plumage of ducks is always handsome Preferring the water to land ducks are often found feeding in flocks to avoid predators Prepared for fair or foul temperatures these birds keep their feathers well-oiled and waterproofed wearing an insulating layer of down underneath This way they can fulfill their omnivorous diet requirements in any season To aid in eating many ducks have specialized bills built with ridges or filters called lamellae Nesting near the water s edge ducks like to hide among bushes Fun Facts Only female ducks quack
Giant Octopus 1 32 Scale The Schleich ranges of hand painted animals are perfect for enjoyable role play - build up a collection for hours of fun All animals are CE tested and approved Each model comes equipped with a booklet containing the scientific data on each of the ocean animals
Item size in cm L x W x H 9 7 x 2 8 x 7 5 Donkeys are built with stocky sturdy bodies Serving humans for thousands of years donkeys have fulfilled many tasks In helping out on the farm transporting goods siring mules keeping horses company guarding sheep and even being kept as pets donkeys are very capable mammals As beasts of burden donkeys have adapted much and are valued for their ability to live in the desert With their tough stomach and ability to efficiently retain water from food donkeys surpass horses Famous for aiding soldiers during times of war and for their overall dependability the donkey population is increasing and is appreciated Fun Facts Donkeys can carry thirty percent of their body weight
Walrus 1 32 Scale The Schleich ranges of hand painted animals are perfect for enjoyable role play - build up a collection for hours of fun All animals are CE tested and approved Each model comes equipped with a booklet containing the scientific data on each of the ocean animals
Scale 1 12 Item size in cm L x W x H 8 9 x 3 6 x 6 5Dressed in black caramel and white Bernese mountain dogs match their territory From its origin in the Alps the Bernese Mountain dog makes a wonderful addition to any family Enjoying the company of people these canines want to be a part of any function Dedicated and gentle Bernese Mountain dogs are well-mannered They love to be outside especially during the winter months Routine upkeep includes weekly brushing and daily walks Generally weighing about one hundred pounds Bernese mountain dogs are able to fill positions like drafting herding or droving Fun Facts Bernese Mountain dogs are almost as long as they are tall
Horse Set dressage - Modeling dressage the horse and female rider stand tall for all to see Think of how they performed and what they will do next in the arena Your rider will be ready for competitions for many years to come 20 5cm x 11 5cm x 17 2cm with packaging
A waterpump station The Schleich range of hand painted buildings and accessories are perfect for enjoyable role play - build up a collection for hours of fun All buildings and accessories are CE tested and approved Size 275mm H x 205mm W x 95mm D
The huge dragon Antylar is the most powerful being in his world And he is ancient and very wise When he extends his black and violet wings to fly into the icy heights above the mountains the sight of him fills one with awe His front and hind legs have powerful claws The most impressive thing however is his massive horn-studded head with his protuberant lizard eyes He lives together with Faraun and his son Nugur in a rock cave high up in the mountains Approximately 33 5cm x 33 0cm x 17 5cm
With small and wrinkly faces pugs have big and friendly personalities Pugs have been bred to be square in body and compact in form As very social creatures Pugs are attentive and love to follow people around Found in fur colours of black silver fawn or apricot these canines are known to shed quite frequently Pug lovers find playfulness stubbornness and intelligence as their pet s true colours Requiring care to avoid health problems Pugs need someone to clean their wrinkles and to take them for walks Pugs love to sniff in the dirt and get exercise but they have a hard time keeping their bodies cooled off Fun Facts Pugs were originally bred as laps dogs for Chinese rulers during the Shang dynasty
Nugur the cute dragon baby has only just hatched and is already keeping his proud parents on their toes with his tricks Particularly Antylar is proud of his son s first bursts of fire and their joint flights through the dragon kingdom Nugur rapidly shows how skilled and wild his flying can be but also how tired and hungry a young dragon can be Soon after his adventures he lies down in his sparkling nest and the next moment falls fast asleep Approximately 13 0cm x 12 7cm x 10 5cm
Jaguars can be spotted by their dark sleek or spotted coat Jaguars spend most of their lives alone and only really associate with each other when they re ready to breed Their powerful jaws enable them to hunt large prey like deer but they ll also eat frogs mice birds or fish Jaguars can run very fast but don t have much endurance and rarely chase prey for very long Their coats are orange-yellow with dark rings known as rosettes which enclose smaller spots and spots on their heads and necks -- leopards in contrast have no spots within their rosettes Jaguars that have a condition called melanism appear entirely black -- although you can still see spots upon close inspection These jaguars are known as black panthers but aren t really a different species Jaguars are born blind and only begin to see after a couple of weeks Babies stay with their mothers for up to two years before leaving to establish a territory of their own Fun Facts Jaguars are felines that swim and act
Ride em cowboys and bring the steers to the ranch with the western horse set with rider Think of all the adventures you can have riding your favorite Schleich horse out where the buffalo roam Sturdy enough for ropin steers and comfortable enough for long rides the set is as tough as tough as they come 20 5cm x 11 5cm x 17 2cm with packaging
Item size in cm L x W x H 4 5 x 2 3 x 5 5 With long ears and an ever-twitching nose these mammals are familiar faces across the globe Coming out to eat at dusk rabbits and hares find soft shoots and grasses while being alert to potential danger They use their front incisors to cut their food while the teeth near the back grind it Their front teeth never dull because they grow throughout their entire life When threatened they bounce away looking for a place to hide Depending on speed to escape from predators these mammals use their strong hind legs and feet often bounding in a zig zag pattern or even just leaping into the air Fun Facts Females can give birth to thirty young annually
With little ears and little eyes Tapirs travel on hoofed toes Related to horses and rhinoceroses tapirs tend to reach lengths of seven feet and stand three feet tall weighing up to seven hundred pounds Wearing short coats of red brown gray or black adult tapirs raise young wearing striped and spotted coats for protection Possessing a probing proboscis tapirs take down leaves and food that would be out of their reach without it Living for three decades tapirs enjoy swimming wallowing in mud foraging and eating Tapirs have been known to eat almost ninety pounds of food in one day Fun Facts Tapirs have four toes on their front feet and three on the back ones
Clothed in gray Andalusians display elegant strength Known as the Spanish horse the Andalusian is a major influence on modern horse breeds Bred through history for tribes traders cavalry and riding academies throughout the Iberian Peninsula these horses were prized for their natural balance and agility Characterized by a bold but willing temperament and strong yet controlled movement this breed is popular for many events including dressage bullfighting and pulling carriages With particularly strong hindquarters Andalusians move with a high graceful action The Andalusian stallion is a compact horse measuring fifteen to sixteen hands the unit of measurement for horses in which one hand is equivalent to four inches Fun Facts Andalusian stallions were the preferred horses of royalty
Item size in cm L x W x H 5 5 x 1 7 x 3 7 Cheetahs are fast felines spotted with black Active during the day cheetahs reside in the same areas as the night time hunters lions and leopards While the cubs live with their mother adult males live together in small groups The secret of the cheetah s speed is in its backbone nostrils tail and claws Long and flexible this bone stretches and contracts like a spring as it sprints across the savannah Its large nostrils allow for more oxygen intake Helping steer its long tail serves as a rudder and its claws act as cleats Preying on gazelles and antelope the mother cheetah has to make a kill every day to feed her young Used to blend in with tall grasses the cheetah has black spots on its tan body but its tail is covered with stripes Fun Facts Faster than most sports cars the cheetah can reach speeds of almost seventy miles per hour from a dead stop in three seconds
Known as the Spanish horse the Andalusian is a major influence on modern horse breeds Bred through history for tribes traders cavalry and riding academies throughout the Iberian Peninsula these horses were prized for their natural balance and agility Characterized by a bold but willing temperament and strong yet controlled movement this breed is popular for many events including dressage bullfighting and pulling carriages With particularly strong hindquarters Andalusians move with a high graceful action The Andalusian stallion is a compact horse measuring fifteen to sixteen hands the unit of measurement for horses in which one hand is equivalent to four inches Fun Facts Andalusian stallions were the preferred horses of royalty
Raccoons are masked mammals with gray bodies ending in ringed tails Raccoons are curious omnivores that enjoy the security of trees Living with their parents offspring or bachelor groups these mammals are nocturnal and have heightened senses Ringtails are able to hear very quiet noises such as an earthworm digging underground Their sense of touch is excellent underwater since their paws are more pliable when wet Their sense of smell is keenly tuned to the scents of other raccoons Although they are colorblind and have poor long distance vision their other senses make up for this lack These clever animals are able to figure out how to open locks as well as recall this task for up to three years Possibly living up to twenty years and weighing approximately twenty pounds raccoons are successful animals eating almost anything anywhere Fun Facts Raccoons wash their food before they eat it by submerging it in water and removing unwanted pieces
Item size in cm L x W x H 3 8 x 4 3 x 6 5 This arctic bird looks regal crowned with golden accents around his head and neck The second largest species of penguin the King Penguin is three feet tall and weighs thirty five pounds on average With its streamlined body this penguin can swim with little drag with the aid of its flippers With the aid of a special gland these birds can drink the water they swim in To live in harsh conditions this penguin has four layers of feathers to keep warm and seventy feathers per square inch The inner three layers are composed of down feathers The outermost layer of feathers is oiled and waterproof On land penguins waddle or toboggan sliding propelled by feet or flippers Penguins love to eat fish and squid but large birds and aquatic mammals love to eat penguins Fun Facts Penguins can dive to depths in the ocean equivalent to the height of a seventy story building
Killer Whale 1 32 Scale The Schleich ranges of hand painted animals are perfect for enjoyable role play - build up a collection for hours of fun All animals are CE tested and approved Each model comes equipped with a booklet containing the scientific data on each of the ocean animals
Item size in cm L x W x H 13 2 x 3 9 x 10 2 Sleek in shades of brown Hanoverian horses have the crowd s attention Since 1735 in Germany Hanoverian horses have been successfully bred and developed to the highest standards King George II of England started breeding horses for work in agriculture and with carriages As Hanoverians came into their element other traits were desired After World War II sport horses were in vogue At each bend in the path records have been kept and incentives given to continue breeding the best Bred to be trained this breed is a showstopper with its athleticism and strength Fun Facts Hanoverian horses are the best-known warmbloods partbred Arabians or Thoroughbreds
A corral to keep your horses in The Schleich range of hand painted buildings and accessories are perfect for enjoyable role-play - build up a collection for hours of fun All buildings and accessories are CE tested and approved Size 150mm H x 212mm W x 98mm D
Item size in cm L x W x H 5 4 x 2 9 x 5 1Found feathered in white or other hues the plumage of ducks is always handsome Preferring the water to land ducks are often found feeding in flocks to avoid predators Prepared for fair or foul temperatures these birds keep their feathers well-oiled and waterproofed wearing an insulating layer of down underneath This way they can fulfill their omnivorous diet requirements in any season To aid in eating many ducks have specialized bills built with ridges or filters called lamellae Nesting near the water s edge ducks like to hide among bushes Fun Facts Only female ducks quack
With a playful temperament Labradors love to use their webbed paws to go for a swim Originally from Newfoundland -- not Labrador -- where they retrieved fishnets and lines for fishermen Labradors are perfectly bred for swimming in cold water Their outer coat is short straight and very dense but they also have a soft weather-resistant undercoat that provides protection from icy water And their webbed feet help them swim quickly They can have black yellow and chocolate-coloured coats They re friendly outgoing and easily trainable which is why they re such popular pets and why so many work as seeing-eye and rescue dogs although they can get bored if they don t have anything to do Labradors love children and other pets and make a valuable asset to any family They ll even alert their owners if a stranger is around Fun Facts The Labrador Retriever is the most popular dog breed in the world
Humpback Whale 1 32 Scale The Schleich ranges of hand painted animals are perfect for enjoyable role play - build up a collection for hours of fun All animals are CE tested and approved Each model comes equipped with a booklet containing the scientific data on each of the ocean animals
Fantastic Odd Bodz set containing the Rescue chopper along with Dr Healy and PC Lawley Both the vehicle and figures can be mixed and matched with others from the Odd Bodz range to create a variety of weird and wacky combinations The fun never ceases mixing pieces
White Shark 1 32 Scale The Schleich ranges of hand painted animals are perfect for enjoyable role play - build up a collection for hours of fun All animals are CE tested and approved Each model comes equipped with a booklet containing the scientific data on each of the ocean animals
Scale 1 12 Item size in cm L x W x H 2 0 x 5 8 x 3 6 German shepherds are beautiful in any season in black and tan One of the most versatile dogs ever bred much effort was put forth to make this dog what it is today Sought for herding but also intelligence German Shepherds are popular police dogs guardians companions war sentries and guide dogs Dedicated to their purpose the diligence of these talented canines is unsurpassed A very loyal and faithful dog German Shepherds protect their home and generally do not have any problems with other pets In need of daily challenges shepherds enjoy learning and exercising Equipped with a double coat of fur these dogs can live outside but also enjoy living with a family Fun Facts German Shepherds are among the very smartest breeds of dogs
Fantastic Odd Bodz set containing two pirate themed vehicles and three figures Little ones can have hours of fun mixing and matching the head legs and arms from each character as well as the different parts of the vehicles to produce lots of wacky and wonderful creations The fun never ceases mixing pieces
Surveying the countryside for greens to graze Scottish Highland Cattle stand with a long coat and long horns Found in folds instead of herds Scottish Highland cattle were first bred in the country with which it shares its name Developed from reddish and black stock this breed can be seen with black yellow red or a mixture of fur colors Originally living in a harsh climate Scottish Highland cattle are prized for their hardiness and willingness to eat what other cattle avoid Today these cattle can be seen on many continents including Australia and America Fun Facts Keeping warm under wavy fur this breed of cattle is known for lean meat
Fantastic Odd Bodz set containing three pirate themed vehicles and four figures Little ones can have hours of fun mixing and matching the head legs and arms from each character as well as the different parts of the vehicles to produce lots of wacky and wonderful creations The fun never ceases mixing pieces
This wonderful set of 3 African wild animals will delight the imaginative minds of your budding explorer encouraging role-play With superb detailed features they are easy to handle and look just like the real thing Set comprises Baboon Hippopotamus and Warthog All animals are CE tested and approved
Fantastic Odd Bodz set containing a pirate ship and two pirate themed figures The parts of both the vehicle and figures can be mixed and matched with others from the Odd Bodz range to create a variety of weird and wacky combinations The fun never ceases mixing pieces
Item size in cm L x W x H 5 5 x 4 5 x 2 4 A tortoise can live in a group or on its own but in either case these reptiles rest during the day after searching for food in the morning For meals they like to eat worms and plants Although stereotyped to be slow and careful they are known for being swift when tempted by a treat being skilful swimmers and even reaching too far by standing on their hind legs falling back on their shell Tortoises have an excellent defense against predators and danger as they can tuck themselves into their carapace Fun Facts A tortoise does not have any teeth
Complete with bit and bridle the dressage tack is fitted for your favorite competitor Practice and perform like the pros with the horse dressage tack with rider Imagine your competitors and the medal you ve saved a spot for at home For your most disciplined horse Schleich s dressage tack will last a lifetime 5 5cm x 8 5cm x 14 0cm with packaging
A rabbit hutch and run The Schleich range of hand painted buildings and accessories are perfect for enjoyable role play - build up a collection for hours of fun All buildings and accessories are CE tested and approved Size 90mm H x 110mm W x 60mm D
Item size in cm L x W x H 10 2 x 3 9 x 5 5Capped in black Swabian-Hall pigs are white in the middle In the 1800s King Wilhelm I founder of the Agricultural University of Hohenheim bred imported swine which became very popular and continued in success with Rudolf B hler in the 1980s Served in high class restaurants Swabian-Hall swine has been prized for generations for its dedication to quality Holding to tradition this breed is still raised in the Schw bisch Hall region of Germany Fun Facts On average Swabian-Hall sows have litters of nine piglets
Don t be intimidated by the huge size of the Great Dane as it is known as a gentle giant The first German breed of dogs Great Danes are regal displaying strength and dignity with elegance in their stature and formation Generally thirty inches at the shoulder both genders should have well-proportioned bodies and can be found in various fur colours -- blue black brindle fawn harlequin mantle and more Many of the colour categories are colour combinations of patches or stripes used to classify purebreds Although Great Danes may appear intimidating they are friendly yet protective In need of daily exercise these canines have lots of energy and were bred to hunt boars Fun Facts A Great Dane named Gibson was recognized as the world s tallest dog and reached over 7 feet when standing
Elegant and pristine swans dress their long necks in white for any occasion A relative of geese and ducks swans are the largest members of their family Found in temperate climates swans are herbivores and some migrate All swans mate for life however pairs divorce especially due to hatching problems Unlike other species males help build the nest and incubate the eggs Swan eggs weigh well over half a pound and often are among four to six others Fun Facts Weighing about thirty pounds swans are one of the largest flying birds
Ostriches are flightless birds with large legs carrying them to swift speeds Ostriches are the largest living species of bird Although they can t fly they have very good vision and hearing which means they can sense predators like lions from a great distance and quickly speed away An ostrich can run up to forty miles per hour Even if they don t manage to get away though their powerful kicks help defend them Ostrich live in nomadic groups of up to fifty and often travel with other animals like zebras or antelope They usually eat the seeds and nuts dropped when they rip the leaves and branches off of trees but are not above munching on locusts or other animals leftovers Since they don t have any teeth they swallow small rocks to help them digest their food As long as they have access to plants they can go without water for a long time They do like water though and really enjoying taking baths to cool off in the hot African sun Some ostriches live for seventy years Fu
Item size in cm L x W x H 10 5 x 3 5 x 7 8 Small but strong Datrmoors can be found in bay black or brown Dartmoor ponies are a unique breed always open to improving via new bloodlines Measuring about four feet their small stature made them suitable for working in mines When the mines closed they were free to roam Having been domesticated they were set free After living in the moors of the south of England these ponies are tough and strong Picking up side jobs of escorting prisoners Dartmoors are well-mannered and dependable These qualities make them an excellent choice for a child s mount or even an adult s Fun Facts Quite rare this breed is one of nine native to the British Isles
Warthogs wear long straight hair on their rough bare backs Reaching five feet long and three hundred pounds warthogs find their home in the grasslands and forests where they can find their favorite foods Sticking to their omnivorous diet warthogs dine on grasses berries fungi bark eggs reptiles birds and even some mammals Although they have poor eyesight these mammals make up for their lack with their keen sense of smell Able to dig for food or burrows warthogs also are adept at running and jumping Fending off predators these relatives of pigs can be aggressive to humans cheetahs lions crocodiles and hyenas Fun Facts Their tusks curve ninety degrees or so from their origin
Item size in cm L x W x H 4 6 x 2 4 x 2 8 With a coat that s the same color as its name this bear walks on all fours Although black bears can be found in various habitats they prefer forested areas where they can hunt for food and hibernate in the winter Black bears climb trees and forage for food remembering what their mother taught them as a cub At mealtimes bears eat plants insects or meat giving them the name omnivores Like Winnie the Pooh black bears love honey and eat larva in much the same way Often black bears share land with cougars and brown bears At a seven foot standing height and weight of six hundred pounds black bears also have five claws per paw to show off Fun Facts The mascot Smokey Bear is based on an actual black bear cub found after a forest fire
Item size in cm L x W x H 6 1 x 1 8 x 5 9Striped or solid cats are felines with bright eyes and a long tail Companions for humans cats have a long history of relationships Several millennia are marked with feline loyalty Although cats are the cause of allergy flare-ups they are not a cause of harm for humans Generally weighing between five and fifteen pounds cats have a height and body length close to one foot With specialized teeth tongue and ears cats can use body language to communicate their mood Their teeth are made for eating meat Their tongue is barbed to aid in grooming and helps to spread their own natural deodorant Their ears are able to detect high pitched sounds Cats have more sensitive senses than humans and often sleep more to store energy Fun Facts Cats have thirty-two muscles in each ear that allow them to move their ears independently
With a playful temperament Labradors love to use their webbed paws to go for a swim Originally from Newfoundland -- not Labrador -- where they retrieved fishnets and lines for fishermen Labradors are perfectly bred for swimming in cold water Their outer coat is short straight and very dense but they also have a soft weather-resistant undercoat that provides protection from icy water And their webbed feet help them swim quickly They can have black yellow and chocolate-coloured coats They re friendly outgoing and easily trainable which is why they re such popular pets and why so many work as seeing-eye and rescue dogs although they can get bored if they don t have anything to do Labradors love children and other pets and make a valuable asset to any family They ll even alert their owners if a stranger is around Fun Facts The Labrador Retriever is the most popular dog breed in the world
Smiloden The Schleich ranges of hand painted prehistoric mammals are perfect for enjoyable role play - build up a collection for hours of fun Animals are in 1 20 scale and are CE tested and approved Each model comes equipped with a booklet containing the scientific data on each of the prehistoric mammals
The elf boat gracefully glides across Lake Bayala The richly adorned boat which is artistically constructed from two huge leaves can transport several elves at a time If necessary even the horses can go on board The sail embellished with golden elf script softly blows in the light morning wind It will be a wonderfully carefree trip across the lake 25 0cm x 16 1cm x 25 0cm with packaging
Item size in cm L x W x H 12 0 x 8 7 x 9 2 Making this tall forest dweller even taller are the antlers he carries on his head Known as elk in Europe moose are the largest of all the deer family These large animals have elaborate forking antlers and long dark brown hair They live in northern forests where alder aspen and willows abound Moose are particularly well adapted to cold weather and prefer to live where summer temperatures don t get any hotter than sixty degrees They eat newly grown leaves as well as the tips of twigs Their twelve sets of broad teeth at the rear of the mouth six pairs of molars and six pairs of premolars help them grind up even the toughest woody plants Their rutting or breeding season lasts from early September to late October Each year during the rut they lose their antlers they then re-grow another set during the winter that follows Most of the year moose stay away from people but during rutting season they ve been known to charge peopl
With small and wrinkly faces pugs have big and friendly personalities Pugs have been bred to be square in body and compact in form As very social creatures Pugs are attentive and love to follow people around Found in fur colours of black silver fawn or apricot these canines are known to shed quite frequently Pug lovers find playfulness stubbornness and intelligence as their pet s true colours Requiring care to avoid health problems Pugs need someone to clean their wrinkles and to take them for walks Pugs love to sniff in the dirt and get exercise but they have a hard time keeping their bodies cooled off Fun Facts Pugs were originally bred as laps dogs for Chinese rulers during the Shang dynasty
Item size in cm L x W x H 7 1 x 2 3 x 3 2 Raccoons are masked mammals with gray bodies ending in ringed tails Raccoons are curious omnivores that enjoy the security of trees Living with their parents offspring or bachelor groups these mammals are nocturnal and have heightened senses Ringtails are able to hear very quiet noises such as an earthworm digging underground Their sense of touch is excellent underwater since their paws are more pliable when wet Their sense of smell is keenly tuned to the scents of other raccoons Although they are colorblind and have poor long distance vision their other senses make up for this lack These clever animals are able to figure out how to open locks as well as recall this task for up to three years Possibly living up to twenty years and weighing approximately twenty pounds raccoons are successful animals eating almost anything anywhere Fun Facts Raccoons wash their food before they eat it by submerging it in water and removi
Fantastic Odd Bodz set containing two Emergency themed vehicles and three figures Little ones can have hours of fun mixing and matching the head legs and arms from each character as well as the different parts of the vehicles to produce lots of wacky and wonderful creations The fun never ceases mixing pieces
Black Forest horses feature flaxen manes Black Forest horses are draft horses that wear coats of chestnut A few of their characteristics include standing between fourteen and fifteen hands boasting very tough joints and behaving gently Historically employed to work in the forest and pull carriages this breed is regaining popularity in riding A perfect mount for big or small Black Forest horses are also used in riding therapy Fun Facts Black Forest horses are very rare bred mainly in Southern Germany
Item size in cm L x W x H 7 1 x 2 5 x 4 2Rhinos have distinctive deep wrinkles especially where their short legs meet their big strong bodies Rhinos are large and intimidating herbivores with big horns and thick skin They use their horns to defend themselves and their skin is their armor Although they have poor eyesight their other senses make up for it They have rotating ears to detect even the quietest sounds Different sounds and ear positions have different meanings for rhinos Their large nose picks up on scents of its predators from far away Easily frightened these mammals will charge at almost anything They have even been known to charge termite mounds Weighing well over a ton and measuring over five feet high at their shoulder rhinos are the largest land mammal after the elephant Despite their size rhinos have been clocked at thirty miles per hour Since rhinos live mainly solitary lives they entertain themselves by wallowing in mud and coating their skin
Item size in cm L x W x H 4 7 x 2 3 x 3 1 Furry friends that can be found in a rainbow of brown Guinea pigs are very social mammals that communicate using chirps burbles or squeaks to express emotion In response to being startled they have been spotted motionless or frantically scurrying The staple food of their diet is grass Their hobby is swimming guinea pigs make very good swimmers On average these mammals can live for five years measure nine inches long and weigh two pounds Internationally guinea pigs are studied in medical research and eaten as a traditional food source Fun Facts Mother guinea pigs can carry and give birth to thirteen guinea pigs at once
Fantastic Odd Bodz set containing three space vehicles and four figures Little ones can have hours of fun mixing and matching the head legs and arms from each character as well as the different parts of the vehicles to produce lots of wacky and wonderful creations The fun never ceases mixing pieces
Stunning in strength and beauty Clydesdales strut their white dipped legs From its namesake in Scotland the Clydesdale is a breed of draft horses able to pull loads and often seen today in parades Used in pulling timber from forests these horses are currently familiar as mascots of beverage companies Known for being well-built Clydesdales generally stand sixteen or seventeen hands high but have been measured at twenty At birth foals weigh around two hundred pounds gaining almost five pounds per day in its first months To ensure nutrition and health a mother mare will produce almost sixty pounds of milk per day for her foal Although sizeable this breed possesses marked grace and docility Fun Facts Clydesdales can weigh over one ton
This arctic bird looks regal crowned with golden accents around his head and neck The second largest species of penguin the King Penguin is three feet tall and weighs thirty five pounds on average With its streamlined body this penguin can swim with little drag with the aid of its flippers With the aid of a special gland these birds can drink the water they swim in To live in harsh conditions this penguin has four layers of feathers to keep warm and seventy feathers per square inch The inner three layers are composed of down feathers The outermost layer of feathers is oiled and waterproof On land penguins waddle or toboggan sliding propelled by feet or flippers Penguins love to eat fish and squid but large birds and aquatic mammals love to eat penguins Fun Facts Penguins can dive to depths in the ocean equivalent to the height of a seventy story building
Cool Odd Bodz vehicle and figure set featuring the Police Ranger and two Emergency services figures PC Lawly with walkie talkie and megaphone Fireman Armstrong with fire bucket and axe All Odd Bodz body parts and vehicle pieces are interchangeable The fun never ceases mixing pieces Vehicles also have lights and sound
Horse Trailer The Schleich range of farm life accessories are perfect for enjoyable role play in conjunction with your Schleich farm animals and horses - build up a collection for hours of fun Connects easily to the 4 x 4 vehicle for added play value
Covered in needle-sharp bristles hedgehogs are not to be tangled with Born blind and deaf a hedgehog s spines begin to emerge before its senses develop The bristles are structured in a way that will not harm the hedgehog or the mother These pointy bristles are stiff hollow hairs which thicken into a ball shape under the hedgehog s skin A hedgehog s primary defense against a predator is to raise its spines -- which are controlled by tiny individual muscles -- and then to curl up into a ball with its spines pointing in every direction This leaves a hole smaller than the size of a fingertip for the predator to deal with Hedgehogs are generally eight inches long and live to be a few years old Known as omnivores these mammals love to eat insects amphibians bird eggs fungi melons berries and snakes Hedgehogs can eat snakes thanks to their immunity to snake venom the result of an extra protein found in their body Fun Facts An average adult hedgehog carries about five thou
With a bucket under her arm the horse owner makes sure her friends enjoy a tasty snack A happy horse fan this horse owner makes sure her best friends eat when they are hungry Imagine how well she ll care for your horses Your Schleich horse owner will be handy for years to come
Scale 1 40 Item size in cm L x W x H 20 3 x 7 6 x 7 9 Shielded on each part of its body Saichania was heavy on the armor Around twenty feet long Saichania was covered in armor studded in spikes With a tail like a club it was ready to defend himself from predators With complex airways and an unusually hard palate this dinosaur was fit for its habitat in the desert eating rough plants Fun Facts Saichania had a salt gland next to its nostrils to help in finding water
Raccoons are masked mammals with gray bodies ending in ringed tails Raccoons are curious omnivores that enjoy the security of trees Living with their parents offspring or bachelor groups these mammals are nocturnal and have heightened senses Ringtails are able to hear very quiet noises such as an earthworm digging underground Their sense of touch is excellent underwater since their paws are more pliable when wet Their sense of smell is keenly tuned to the scents of other raccoons Although they are colorblind and have poor long distance vision their other senses make up for this lack These clever animals are able to figure out how to open locks as well as recall this task for up to three years Possibly living up to twenty years and weighing approximately twenty pounds raccoons are successful animals eating almost anything anywhere Fun Facts Raccoons wash their food before they eat it by submerging it in water and removing unwanted pieces
Farm Life - Painted red and green the wagon has plenty of seats for the driver and his passengers Whatever the weather the wagon is reliable from a sleigh ride in the snow to moving hay on a sunny day Imagine the uses you ll find on your farm Your Schleich wagon will stay strong and sturdy for many years 16 3cm x 8 7cm x 9 2cm
Wearing a thick fur coat yaks don t yammer about the cold Standing with S-shaped horns yaks stick to the herd Huddling in the Himalayas or other high places these cattle relatives stay close to keep warm Another way they hold heat is found when they try to cool their bodies down When yaks sweat they secrete something sticky that keeps their hair matted down giving them more insulation Although the females are much smaller than the males yaks can weigh over one ton and reach lengths of over ten feet As domesticated animals yaks are useful in transporting goods and as food with milk and meat at the top of the list Fun Facts One yak yields almost six pounds of fine fiber and hair each year
No heat no glue no mess With the all new 3 Deez Bindeez you can create 3 dimensional shapes and bring your Bindeez to life Place the beads onto the tray copying the template underneath spray with water and watch the beads magically join together Also use the 3D dome to make spheres Themed set includes 750 Bindeez template designs 3D Dome creator and booklets
Killer Whale Calf 1 32 Scale The Schleich ranges of hand painted animals are perfect for enjoyable role play - build up a collection for hours of fun All animals are CE tested and approved Each model comes equipped with a booklet containing the scientific data on each of the ocean animals
Scale 1 12 Item size in cm L x W x H 7 4 x 4 6 x 6 8 Dressed in black caramel and white Bernese mountain dogs match their territory From its origin in the Alps the Bernese Mountain dog makes a wonderful addition to any family Enjoying the company of people these canines want to be a part of any function Dedicated and gentle Bernese Mountain dogs are well-mannered They love to be outside especially during the winter months Routine upkeep includes weekly brushing and daily walks Generally weighing about one hundred pounds Bernese mountain dogs are able to fill positions like drafting herding or droving Fun Facts Bernese Mountain dogs are almost as long as they are tall
Sophisticated in sable Frisians are showy and slender Originally from the Netherlands ancestors of the modern-day Frisians valiantly carried Knights into battle humbly worked on the farm and victoriously competed in trotting races Now Frisians hold the privilege of serving as carriage horses dressage competitors circus participants and many more This active horse has countless desirable features including feathers on their lower legs thick manes and tails healthy bone structure good carriage and willing temperaments Ranging between fourteen and seventeen hands this breed boasts a beautiful trot Fun Facts When foals are first born they can t eat grass because their long legs make it impossible for them to reach it