Although hippopotamuses cannot swim particularly well, they spend nearly all day in the water. They cannot simply drift along, because they are just too heavy. If they wish to cross a river, they allow themselves to sink to the bottom & walk along the river bed to the other shore. Schleich manufacture amazingly wonderful accurate models of all sorts of animals, including this Hippopotamus model. This Schleich Hippopotamus has been beautifully hand painted to give wonderful role play to children & also makes a great collectors item for the nature enthusiast. ...

This stunning Schleich Holstein Bull makes a perfect addition to the Schleich range. Bulls can weigh over 1, 000kg & grow ...

After birth, the calves are lovingly licked dry by their mothers in their stall. After just a few days, they can join the other cows out on the pasture to frolic around & play. A few weeks later, they start eating grass & hay. However, they still cannot digest the fresh green fodder as well as adult cows. That is why calves keep drinking the milk of their mother for six to twelve months. They are fully grown by the age of around five, & can live to an age of between 20 & 25. Schleich manufacture amazingly wonderful accurate models of all sorts of animals, including this Holstein Calf model. All Schleich models are beautifully hand painted to give wonderful role play to children & also make a great collectors item for the nature enthusiast. This stunning Schleich Holstein Calf perfect addition to the Schleich range. ...

This stunning Schleich Holstein Cow makes a perfect addition to the Schleich range. Schleich manufacture amazingly wonderful ...

Holsteiners are very talented jumpers. Just a few days after birth, the foals will jump joyfully & energetically over small obstacles. However, jumping training only begins in earnest at the age of two to three. By the age of five to six, the horses' muscles are sufficiently developed for them to carry a rider while jumping too. Schleich manufacture amazingly wonderful accurate models of all sorts of animals, including this Holsteiner Foal model. This Schleich Holsteiner Foal has beeen beautifully hand painted to give wonderful role play to children & also makes a great collectors item for the nature enthusiast. ...

Holsteiners have powerful hindquarters that allow them to jump very high. They often win medals at the Olympic Games & other major equestrian events. While the average leisure horse is around 155 cm tall, Holsteiners are significantly bigger: usually 165-175 cm. Schleich manufacture amazingly wonderful accurate models of all sorts of animals, including this Holsteiner Mhas been model. This Schleich Holsteiner Mare has been beautifully hand painted to give wonderful role play to children & also makes a great collectors item for the nature enthusiast. ...

Schleich was founded in 1935 & since then has become a renound producer of high quality hand painted figurines which are enjoyed by children & adults the world over. The Akhal-Teke stallion by Schleich Horse Club has a long, narrow neck. As a result, he can carry his head very high. Products are fun & Safe for small hands to enjoy creative play ...

Schleich was founded in 1935 & since then has become a renound producer of high quality hand painted figurines which are enjoyed by children & adults the world over. The American saddle bred mare by Schleich horse club is a beautiful light chestnut with a light blonde mane. Products are fun & Safe for small hands to enjoy creative play ...

Schleich was founded in 1935 & since then has become a renound producer of high quality hand painted figurines which are enjoyed by children & adults the world over. The Frisian mare by Schleich Horse Club enchants us with a majestic pose that is typical of large, elegant Frisian horses. Products are fun & Safe for small hands to enjoy creative play ...

Schleich was founded in 1935 & since then has become a renound producer of high quality hand painted figurines which are enjoyed by children & adults the world over. Hannah is a passionate western rider. The first time she met the five-year-old gelding Cayenne, when she was mucking out the stables, he was very skittish. Products are fun & Safe for small hands to enjoy creative play ...