Plastic Timberwolf

Why yes, Little Red Riding Hood...he's safe to pet...

Our Plastic Timberwolf

This engaging, realistic-looking plastic wolf miniature is made of durable plastic with good quality. This replica has detailed fur and an attractive realistic pose, its head down while it stalks its prey. This wolf replica makes for a nice pet, fits into a shoebox diorama, or serves as a great collectible. It is 3 3/4 inches long. Check out our other dog toys and gifts.

About Wolves

The most common type of wolf is the gray wolf, although it has been hunted to extinction in western Europe, Mexico, and the majority of the U.S. Wolves in general live up to 18 years. Of these, the European wolf is the largest, weighing up to 85 pounds.

Wolves are very skilled predators, and they are typically the highest creature in the food chain in the area that they live in. The only animals that pose any sort of significant threat to wolves are tigers and humans. They hunt ungulates, which are hoofed animals, for food. Genetic tests done on a multitude of wolves have proven that while there are many different wolves that have evolved into many different domestic dogs, the gray wolf specifically is the type that has contributed most to pet stores worldwide.

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Stuffed Hyena

A fantastic replica of a misunderstood animal!

Our Stuffed Hyena

Our stuffed hyena is lifelike and sturdy. Hansa prides itself on making lifelike animals of near-custom quality and design. The materials are made to order for small-run series of your favorite animals. Our stuffed spotted hyena measures 14 inches from nose to rump and stands 8 1/2 inches tall at the shoulder. Its nose is made of moulded hard plastic and looks very real. The eyelids are also made of plastic, giving a lifelike aspect to the face. See our other hyena toys and gifts as well as our collection of Hansa stuffed animals.

About Hyenas

One might think that hyenas are related to dogs, but they are actually in a separate biological family most closely related to meerkats and mongooses. Hyenas have among the strongest jaws in the animal world. According to Wikipedia, "The Spotted Hyena, or Laughing Hyena, (Crocuta crocuta) is a mammal of the order Carnivora. They are moderately large, terrestrial carnivores native to Africa. They are best known for a chirping, birdlike bark that resembles the sound of hysterical human laughter. Though often labeled incorrectly as a scavenger, the spotted hyena is actually a powerful hunter, the majority of its nourishment being derived from live prey. Spotted hyenas are the most common predator in sub-saharan Africa, living in savannah, dry woodland and desert habitats."

This blog is sponsored by Tapir and Friends Animal Store.

Stuffed Hyena

One of the most unique stuffed animals you'll find!

Our Plush Hyena

Our stuffed hyena is lifelike and sturdy. Hansa prides itself on making lifelike animals of near-custom quality and design. The materials are made to order for small-run series of your favorite animals. Our stuffed spotted hyena measures 14 inches from nose to rump and stands 8 1/2 inches tall at the shoulder. Its nose is made of moulded hard plastic and looks very real. The eyelids are also made of plastic, giving a lifelike aspect to the face. See our other hyena toys and gifts as well as our collection of Hansa stuffed animals.

About Hyenas

One might think that hyenas are related to dogs, but they are actually in a separate biological family most closely related to meerkats and mongooses. Hyenas have among the strongest jaws in the animal world. According to Wikipedia, "The Spotted Hyena, or Laughing Hyena, (Crocuta crocuta) is a mammal of the order Carnivora. They are moderately large, terrestrial carnivores native to Africa. They are best known for a chirping, birdlike bark that resembles the sound of hysterical human laughter. Though often labeled incorrectly as a scavenger, the spotted hyena is actually a powerful hunter, the majority of its nourishment being derived from live prey. Spotted hyenas are the most common predator in sub-saharan Africa, living in savannah, dry woodland and desert habitats."

This blog is sponsored by Tapir and Friends Animal Store.

Plastic St. Bernard

This breed was a saint to the people they rescued!

Our Plastic St. Bernard

This engaging, realistic-looking plastic st. bernard miniature is made of durable plastic with good quality. This replica has detailed fur and an attractive realistic pose. This st. bernard replica makes for a nice pet, fits into a shoebox diorama, or serves as a great collectible. It is 2 1/2 inches long. Equally eager to work or play! Check out our other dog toys and gifts.

About St. Bernards

Originally bred for rescue in the Swiss and Italian Alps, the saint bernard is a very large breed of domestic dog. St. Bernards range in weight from 140 - 264 pounds and have a typical lifespan of only 8 years.

The breed gets its name from the particularly dangerous Saint Bernard's Pass in the Western Alps (itself named for the 11th-century monk who established a station at the pass). Local search-and-rescue dogs were called "Alpenmastiff", "Noble Steeds", and "Saint Dogs" until the middle of the 19th century when they were nicknamed "St Bernards". There are scores of tales from the region relating the heroism, intelligence, and determination of the breed. While, like any large breed, St. Bernards must be well trained and socialized, the greatest danger from them was to small children being knocked over and trampled. Well-socialized, the breed is friendly and affectionate, although they have a strong tendancy towards slobbering.

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Plastic Sheepdog

His barber makes a FORTUNE!

Our Plastic Sheepdog

This engaging, realistic-looking plastic sheepdog miniature is made of durable plastic with good quality. This replica has detailed fur and an attractive realistic pose. This sheepdog replica makes for a nice pet, fits into a shoebox diorama, or serves as a great collectible. It is 1 3/4 inches long. Ready to guard your flock from that Wile E. Coyote! Check out our other dog toys and gifts.

About Old English Sheepdogs

The old English sheepdog is a large-sized breed of domestic dog originally bred for herding livestock in England. Old English sheepdogs may weigh as much as 100 pounds and have a typical lifespan of 10 years.

Like the dalmatian, the old English sheepdog is eaasily recognized by it's coat. The fur of this breed is best described as "shaggy", growing long and thick and often covering the dog's face and eyes. The breed has a temperament that is intelligent, social, and never nervous or aggressive. The herding ancestry of the breed is obvious, as the dogs routinely attempt to "herd" children, animals, and even adult humans by gently probing with their muzzles. The breed is at home in a rural setting, but will readily adapt to an urban household if given proper exercise.

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Plastic Dalmation

See spot run...and jump...and play!

Our Plastic Dalmation

This engaging, realistic-looking plastic dalmation miniature is made of somewhat flexible plastic with good quality. This replica has detailed fur and an attractive realistic pose. This dalmation replica makes for a nice pet, fits into a shoebox diorama, or serves as a great collectible. It is 2 1/2 inches long, with white fur and distinctive black spots. He's attentive and ready for adventure! Check out our other dog toys and gifts.

About Dalmations

With a lineage that supposedly traces back to a region of Croatia, the dalmation is a medium-sized breed of domestic dog best known for the white-with-black-spots coat common to this breed. Dalmatians typically weigh 36 - 71 pounds have a lifespan of 10 - 13 years.

Dalmations are a popular breed for families and dog enthusiasts. The breed has high guarding instincts and are excellent hunters. Dalmatians are high-energy dogs with a playful disposition. They are particularly noted to get along well with other animals. It was this trait that led to the breed being used in conjunction with horse-drawn fire carriages in the 1800's, acting as guides and guards for the fire crews. They were so successful in this capacity that the breed is now popularly connected with fire departments in most people's imaginations. Dalmatians are genetically pre-disposed to deafness (only 70% of all dalmatians have normal hearing), and are high-energy, high-activity dogs, so anyone considering welcoming this breed into their home should be willing to make the necessary commitment to this challenging breed.

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Plastic Great Dane

That's not a big dog...that's a small horse! With teeth!

Our Plastic Great Dane

This engaging, realistic-looking plastic great dane miniature is made of somewhat flexible plastic with good quality. This replica has detailed fur and an attractive realistic pose. This great dane replica makes for a nice pet, fits into a shoebox diorama, or serves as a great collectible. It is 2 1/2 inches long. A fantastic replica of a truely majestic breed of dog! Check out our other dog toys and gifts.

About Great Danes

Also known as the Danish hound and the Deutsche Dogge, the great dane is a large-sized breed of domestic dog best known for the truely giant size common to this breed. Great danes over a year-and-a-half old should have a minimum weight of 100 - 120 pounds. Great danes have an average lifespan of 6 - 8 years.

Despite their enormous size and ferocious bark, the great dane is a friendly, loyal, and kind breed. Typically, great danes get along well with family members, other dogs, and non-canine pets, and while they are protective of their family, they are seldom aggressive against strangers, prefering to take a defensive stance between the stranger and family members rather than attacking. Great danes have been popular family and working hounds for centuries. Perhaps the most widely-known great dane was the cartoon character Skooby-Doo, created for Hanna-Barbera by the artist Iwao Takamoto, who based the character on photos given to him of a great dane.

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Plastic Daschund

He may be short in stature, but he's long on loyalty!

Our Plastic Daschund

This engaging, realistic-looking plastic daschund miniature is made of durable plastic with good quality. This replica has detailed brown fur and an attractive realistic pose. This daschund replica makes for a nice pet, fits into a shoebox diorama, or serves as a great collectible. It is 2 1/2 inches long. Have your own miniature weiner dog! Check out our other dog toys and gifts.

About Daschunds

A member of the hound group, the daschund is a small-sized breed of domestic dog originally bred to scent-track and root out badgers and other burrow-dwelling game. Daschunds range in weight from 11 - 15 pounds and have a average lifespan of 13 years.

The name "daschund" is German and translates literally as "badger-dog". In modern German, the breed is referred to as "dackel", while in English, the breed is often nicknamed "hot dog", "wiener dog", or "sausage dog" in reference to the breed's characteristic elongated body shape. Daschunds are known for their tenacity, often chasing small animals, birds, and thrown objects with no thought to their safety or surroundings. This stubborness can make them difficult to train, but their natural playfulness and loyalty to their owners make them a popular pet. Burrowers by nature, daschunds will "burrow" into couches, blankets, and laundry if tired or bored.

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Plastic German Shepherd

A terrific replica of a noble breed!

Our Plastic German Shepherd

This engaging, realistic-looking plastic German shepherd miniature is made of durable plastic with good quality. This replica has detailed fur and an attractive realistic pose. This German shepherd replica makes for a nice pet, fits into a shoebox diorama, or serves as a great collectible. It is 2 1/2 inches long. Add this noble breed to your miniatures collection! Check out our other dog toys and gifts.

About German Shepherds

Also known as the alsatian, the German shepherd is a large-sized breed of domestic dog originally bred to herd and guard sheep in 18th-century Germany. German shepherds range in weight from 49 - 88 pounds and have a average lifespan of 10 years.

One of the most registered of breeds with the American Kennel Club, the German shepherd is greatly prized as a guard dog, police and military dog, and service dog. The breed's strength makes them useful in attack/aggressive duites, and their intelligence allows them to be trained in a wide range of skills very quickly. In fact, German shepherds are considered the third most-intelligent breed of dog. German shepherds are an active, confident breed, and while they are devoutly loyal to their family, the breed can be dangerously hostile to strangers if not socialized properly.

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Plastic Bulldog

How could something be so ugly and so cute at the same time?

Our Plastic Bulldog

This engaging, realistic-looking plastic bulldog miniature is made of durable plastic with good quality. This replica has detailed fur and an attractive realistic pose. This bulldog replica makes for a nice pet, fits into a shoebox diorama, or serves as a great collectible. It is 1 1/2 inches long. Full of realistic personality and charm! Check out our other dog toys and gifts.

About Bulldogs

The name bulldog usually refers to the English bulldog. There are also three other breeds of bulldog: the American, Olde English, and French bulldog. An English bulldog is a medium-sized, muscular, squat breed of domestic dog originally bred to compete in bull-baiting, a popular and horrific sport of the 1600's. Bulldogs range in weight from 45 - 60 pounds and have a typical lifespan of 8 - 12 years.

Due to the nature of bull-baiting, bulldogs evolved squat, stocky body types to withstand the violence of the sport. After the sport became illegal in the 1800's, bulldogs were used both as family pets and as working cattle dogs. Shortly thereafter, the English bulldog was bred with the pug, creating the modern bulldog with its flat face and extremely short legs.Bulldogs of all breeds tend to be docile and friendly, although extremely stubborn. Bulldogs tend to be very close to their human companions, refusing to leave the family residence, even to the yard, without a human with them.

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Plastic Boxer

A fantastic miniature replica of a wonderful breed!

Our Plastic Boxer

This engaging, realistic-looking plastic boxer miniature is made of durable plastic with good quality. This replica has detailed fur and an attractive realistic pose. This boxer replica makes for a nice pet, fits into a shoebox diorama, or serves as a great collectible. It is 2 1/2 inches long. A beautiful miniature replica in every way! Check out our other dog toys and gifts.

About Boxers

The boxer is a stocky medium-sized breed of domestic dog originally bred in Germany as a hunting and guard dog. Boxers range in weight from 55 - 70 pounds and have a typical lifespan of 10-12 years.

Boxers tend to be lively and friendly, although suspicious of strangers. This, combined with their natural strength, alertness, and agility make boxers delightful pets and formidable guard dogs. In addition to these roles, boxers have been used in many service roles, working with the blind, the elderly, and law enforcement. Even the military has made use of these versitile dogs as guards and messengers.

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Plastic Beagle

Doesn't look much like a WW1 flying ace, but handsome nonetheless!

Our Plastic Beagle

This engaging, realistic-looking plastic beagle miniature is made of durable plastic with good quality. This replica has detailed fur and an attractive realistic pose. This beagle replica makes for a nice pet, fits into a shoebox diorama, or serves as a great collectible. It is 2 inches long. A beautiful miniature replica in every way! Check out our other dog toys and gifts.

About Beagles

A member of the hound group, the beagle is a small- to medium-sized breed of domestic dog originally bred to scent-track game, such as rabbits. Beagles range in weight from 20 - 25 pounds and have a typical lifespan of 10-13 years.

Originally bred in Great Britain in the 1830's as a hunting dog, the beagle is typically even-tempered and gentle. Beagles tend to be neither timid nor aggresive, described generally as "merry". Their delightful and trusting disposition makes them poor guard dogs. However, they can fill the watchdog role, alerting their household to the approach of a stranger with barking and howling. Having been bred for the chase, beagles are determined and stubbornly single-minded, which can make them hard to train.

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Plastic Howling Wolf

Sing with us now...AAAROOOOOOO!

Our Plastic Wolf

This engaging, realistic-looking plastic wolf miniature is made of durable plastic with good quality. This replica has detailed fur and an attractive realistic pose, its head back in the wildest of songs. This wolf replica makes for a nice pet, fits into a shoebox diorama, or serves as a great collectible. It is 2 1/2 inches long. Check out our other dog toys and gifts.

About Wolves

The most common type of wolf is the gray wolf, although it has been hunted to extinction in western Europe, Mexico, and the majority of the U.S. Wolves in general live up to 18 years. Of these, the European wolf is the largest, weighing up to 85 pounds.

Wolves are very skilled predators, and they are typically the highest creature in the food chain in the area that they live in. The only animals that pose any sort of significant threat to wolves are tigers and humans. They hunt ungulates, which are hoofed animals, for food. Genetic tests done on a multitude of wolves have proven that while there are many different wolves that have evolved into many different domestic dogs, the gray wolf specifically is the type that has contributed most to pet stores worldwide.

This blog is sponsored by Tapir and Friends Animal Store.

Plastic Wolf

Who's afraid of the Big Bad Wolf? Well...um...

Our Plastic Wolf

This engaging, realistic-looking plastic wolf miniature is made of durable plastic with good quality. This replica has detailed fur and an attractive realistic pose, its head down while it stalks its prey. This wolf replica makes for a nice pet, fits into a shoebox diorama, or serves as a great collectible. It is 3 3/4 inches long. Check out our other dog toys and gifts.

About Wolves

The most common type of wolf is the gray wolf, although it has been hunted to extinction in western Europe, Mexico, and the majority of the U.S. Wolves in general live up to 18 years. Of these, the European wolf is the largest, weighing up to 85 pounds.

Wolves are very skilled predators, and they are typically the highest creature in the food chain in the area that they live in. The only animals that pose any sort of significant threat to wolves are tigers and humans. They hunt ungulates, which are hoofed animals, for food. Genetic tests done on a multitude of wolves have proven that while there are many different wolves that have evolved into many different domestic dogs, the gray wolf specifically is the type that has contributed most to pet stores worldwide.

This blog is sponsored by Tapir and Friends Animal Store.

Plastic Mixed-Breed Dog

EVERY home should have a dog!

Our Plastic Mixed-Breed Dog

This engaging, realistic-looking plastic mixed-breed dog miniature is made of somewhat flexible plastic with good quality. This replica has detailed fur and an attractive realistic pose. This mixed-breed dog replica makes for a nice pet, fits into a shoebox diorama, or serves as a great collectible. It is 2 1/4 inches long, with white and brown fur. As cute and lovable as any house dog! Check out our other dog toys and gifts.

About Mixed-Breed Dogs

A mixed-breed dog is a dog whose ancestry is generally unknown. Also known as a mutt or tyke, mixed-breed dogs tend to have the characteristics of multiple breeds together. For example, our mixed-breed dog has the body shape of a shepherd, with the brown-and-white coloration of a beagle. Mixed-breed dogs can be of any size, shape, coloration, or temperament.

While the traits of a mixed-breed dog cannot be forecasted like they can with a pure-breed, there is no proof that mixed-breed dogs are more or less intelligent, aggressive, or loyal than pure-bred dogs. However, one interesting German study found that mixed-breed dogs tend to be healthier, requiring less veterinary treatment than pure-bred dogs.

This blog is sponsored by Tapir and Friends Animal Store.

Plastic Boxer

A magnificent replica of a loyal and cheerful companion!

Our Plastic Boxer

This engaging, realistic-looking plastic boxer miniature is made of durable plastic with good quality. This replica has detailed fur and an attractive realistic pose. This boxer replica makes for a nice pet, fits into a shoebox diorama, or serves as a great collectible. It is 2 1/2 inches long. A beautiful miniature replica in every way! Check out our other dog toys and gifts.

About Boxers

The boxer is a stocky medium-sized breed of domestic dog originally bred in Germany as a hunting and guard dog. Boxers range in weight from 55 - 70 pounds and have a typical lifespan of 10-12 years.

Boxers tend to be lively and friendly, although suspicious of strangers. This, combined with their natural strength, alertness, and agility make boxers delightful pets and formidable guard dogs. In addition to these roles, boxers have been used in many service roles, working with the blind, the elderly, and law enforcement. Even the military has made use of these versitile dogs as guards and messengers.

This blog is sponsored by Tapir and Friends Animal Store.

Stuffed Wolf

Your pack will howl for this delightful replica!

Our Plush Wolf Pup

This engaging, realistic-looking stuffed wolf is soft and affectionate-looking. Its legs are made of plush hair and are sewn together to replicate a lying position. The body and head are light gray and light tan with black around the muzzle and ears of the wolf's head. Our wolf is probably a cub. He has a kindly expression and promises not to bite. He makes a nice pet, a gift, or fits perfectly into a stuffed animal collection. Check out our other wolf toys and gifts.

About Gray Wolves

Our beautiful stuffed wolf appears to depict a young gray wolf (Canis lupus), which is also known as a timber wolf. The adult is the largest wolf, about 3 feet in length and weighing about 100 pounds. It once roamed freely throughout North America and Eurasia, but hunting and habitat destruction has taken a significant toll on the wolf population. Great efforts have been undertaken to reintroduce the wolf to areas of the Northwest and Idaho with cooperation of ranchers, who see the wolf as a threat to livestock, especially sheep. The wolf is incredibly adaptable to climate and terrain and can travel long distances. It can withstand frigid temperatures and can be found in snowy mountains, high deserts and plains. Its claws and padded feet are designed with special webbing for hanging on to slippery surfaces. Wolves have bulky coats consisting of two layers. The first layer is made up of tough guard hairs designed to repel water and dirt. The second is a dense, water-resistant undercoat that insulates. The wolf is a special animal to be appreciated by all. It has been valued by native people in their art and religion.

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Stuffed Hyena

His bite is DEFINITELY worse than his bark!

Our Plush Hyena

Our stuffed hyena is lifelike and sturdy. Hansa prides itself on making lifelike animals of near-custom quality and design. The materials are made to order for small-run series of your favorite animals. Our stuffed spotted hyena measures 14 inches from nose to rump and stands 8 1/2 inches tall at the shoulder. Its nose is made of moulded hard plastic and looks very real. The eyelids are also made of plastic, giving a lifelike aspect to the face. See our other hyena toys and gifts as well as our collection of Hansa stuffed animals.

About Hyenas

One might think that hyenas are related to dogs, but they are actually in a separate biological family most closely related to meerkats and mongooses. Hyenas have among the strongest jaws in the animal world. According to Wikipedia, "The Spotted Hyena, or Laughing Hyena, (Crocuta crocuta) is a mammal of the order Carnivora. They are moderately large, terrestrial carnivores native to Africa. They are best known for a chirping, birdlike bark that resembles the sound of hysterical human laughter. Though often labeled incorrectly as a scavenger, the spotted hyena is actually a powerful hunter, the majority of its nourishment being derived from live prey. Spotted hyenas are the most common predator in sub-saharan Africa, living in savannah, dry woodland and desert habitats."

This blog is sponsored by Tapir and Friends Animal Store.

Plastic Dingo

An amazing addition to your Australian diorama!

Our Dingo

This engaging, realistic-looking plastic dingo miniature is made of somewhat flexible plastic with good quality. This replica has detailed fur and an attractive realistic pose and sharp eyes. This dingo replica makes for a nice pet, fits into a shoebox diorama, or serves as a great collectible. It is 1 3/4 inches long. Check out our other dingo toys and gifts.

About Dingos

The Dingo (Canis lupus dingo) is often called the Australian native dog. It is a domesticated dog which has been wild for a thousand years and lives independently from humans. There are similar dogs living in Thailand. Dingoes have a relatively broad head, a pointed muzzle, and erect ears. The fur of dingoes is short, bushy on the tail, and varies in thickness and length, depending on the climate. The fur color is mostly sandy to reddish brown, but can include tan patterns and be occasionally black, light brown, or white. Dingos are very often nocturnal in warmer regions, but more active during the day in cooler areas. Their main time of activity is around dusk and dawn. The periods of activity are short (often less than one hour) with short times of resting. They have two kinds of movement: a searching movement, apparently associated with hunting, and an exploratory movement, probably for contact and communication with other dogs.

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Plastic Mixed-Breed Dog

As far as we're concerned, he's Best In Show!

Our Plastic Mixed-Breed Dog

This engaging, realistic-looking plastic mixed-breed dog miniature is made of somewhat flexible plastic with good quality. This replica has detailed fur and an attractive realistic pose. This mixed-breed dog replica makes for a nice pet, fits into a shoebox diorama, or serves as a great collectible. It is 2 1/4 inches long, with white and brown fur. As cute and lovable as any house dog! Check out our other dog toys and gifts.

About Mixed-Breed Dogs

A mixed-breed dog is a dog whose ancestry is generally unknown. Also known as a mutt or tyke, mixed-breed dogs tend to have the characteristics of multiple breeds together. For example, our mixed-breed dog has the body shape of a shepherd, with the brown-and-white coloration of a beagle. Mixed-breed dogs can be of any size, shape, coloration, or temperament.

While the traits of a mixed-breed dog cannot be forecasted like they can with a pure-breed, there is no proof that mixed-breed dogs are more or less intelligent, aggressive, or loyal than pure-bred dogs. However, one interesting German study found that mixed-breed dogs tend to be healthier, requiring "less veterinary treatment" than pure-bred dogs.

This blog is sponsored by Tapir and Friends Animal Store.