Safari Ltd. Best in Show - Dachshund - Quality Construction from Phthalate, Lead and BPA Free Materials - For Ages 3 and Up FUN LITTLE FRIEND: Dachshunds are spunky, friendly dogs of the hound group, meaning they were at one time bred as hunters. In fact, in German, the breed name means badger dog, referring to its ability to sniff and seek badgers. They still have an acute sense of smell and excellent stamina. HISTORY OF THE DACHSHUND: Illustrations from medieval and early renaissance times show elongated dogs with short legs hunting badgers. Surely, these were precursors to todays dachshunds, badger dogs from Germany. They were officially recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1885 and grew in popularity in the years after, even as badger hunting all but disappeared. REALISTIC APPEARANCE FOR MULTIPLE USES: Realistic, educational, and fun, this figurine is suitable for a range of interests, including collectors, enthusiasts, teachers, and kids. Admire it on a shelf, use it in the classroom, or simply enjoy playing with it. MADE WITH INDUSTRYLEADING STANDARDS: Like all Safari Ltd products, this figurine has been individually hand painted, features quality construction, and without using Phthalate, Lead or BPA materials, and includes an educational hangtag in 5 languages. PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS: Package contains (1) Safari Ltd. Best in Show - Dachshund - Quality Construction from Phthalate, Lead and BPA Free Materials - For Ages 3 and Up. Colored a dark tan, with intensely realistic darker colors creating lifelike facial features, this dachshund figure is 3  inches long and 2 inches tall, about the same as a pickle.