Steiff was created back in 1880 thanks to Margarette Steiff, a keen sewer who originally made pincushions shaped like elephants which, after becoming popular with children, later lead to stuff bears.

By 1902, Steiff had released the world’s first bear with jointed limbs. You can always tell whether a Steiff bear is authentic by the button label attached to each bears ear.

After the bears, came Steiff Animals and we are going to share our Top 5 Steiff Animals with you today.

1. Trampili Elephant

With shiny black button eyes and super soft grey fur, Trampili Elephant sits at 18cm tall and would be the perfect gift for any child or adult. Finished with the signature Steiff label in the ear, he is sure to melt anyone’s heart. He is also machine washable, which is perfect for keeping him clean and fresh after a hard day playing.

• Take a look and add Trampili to your collection!

2. Leo Baby Lion

Just as we thought Leo Baby Lion couldn’t get any cuter. He is a super addition to any Steiff collection or children’s room. He has black embroidered eyes and soft beige fur and is completely machine washable. As always, the famous Steiff label is buttoned to his ear.

• Take a look and add Leon to your collection!

3. Fritzi Donkey

Who wouldn’t want a soft cuddly donkey! Fritzi the donkey stands up tall at 28cm tall and comes with beautifully soft mottled grey fur as well as black mane and hooves. With the famous Steiff label buttoned to his ear he makes the ideal gift for any Steiff collector or a donkey lover!

• Take a look at Fritzi and add this adorable donkey to your collection!

4. Keyring Panda

Not only do Steiff create lovable cuddly stuffed toys but also key rings! This adorable keyring is perfect for a panda lover or anyone into cute animals! He is 8cm tall and fitted with a metal keyring on his head which is removable, so he can still be put in the washing machine.

With black and white fluffy fur its super cute face is perfect to attach to your keys or bags or additionally, why not just have him on display, he’s sure to brighten up anyone’s day.

• Customise your keys with this panda!

5. Starly Unicorn

Unicorns are everywhere so it would be silly not to include one in our top five Steiff’s Starly Unicorn would fit in perfectly to any unicorn fanatics home. Standing at 35cm and covered in cuddly white fur with a grey horn and, as always, the signature Steiff button in its ear this magical creature would make the perfect gift.

So there you have it – our Top 5 Steiff Animals. Come and take a look at our full range of Steiff Animals, we have over 250 for you to discover!