It's one of the most common things people search for when they find us: "stuffed animal that looks like my dog." Sometimes it's a gift for a dog owner. Sometimes it's for a kid who misses the family dog while they're away. And sometimes it's for someone whose dog has died.
Whatever the reason, you can get surprisingly close without paying for a custom replica. We stock realistic breed plush from Douglas Cuddle Toys and Aurora in more than 40 breeds, and a good match mostly comes down to four things.
How to pick the closest match
- Start with the breed, then check the color. Labs come in yellow, black and chocolate. German Shepherds come in the classic tan and black, and in solid black. Color matters more than people expect, so it's worth scrolling past the first result.
- Look at the coat. Douglas plush have long, shaded, realistic fur. Aurora's Miyoni line is also realistic, a little smoother and smaller. The Douglas Soft line and Aurora Flopsies are softer and more cartoon-like, which some people prefer.
- Think about size. 8-inch dogs sit in a palm or on a desk. 12 inches is lap-sized. 16 inches and up feels like holding a real puppy.
- For a mix, match the look, not the label. If your dog is "some kind of shepherd mix," pick the breed they most resemble in color and ear shape. That usually beats a generic puppy.
Breed-by-breed
Golden Retriever
Thatcher, 8", King, 16", and the big Oakley DLux, 19". See all Golden Retrievers.
Labrador Retriever
Yellow: Butter, 5" and Mandy, 16". Black: Abraham, 8" and Chester, 16". Chocolate: Sylvia, 8" and Cocoa, 16". Browse yellow, black and chocolate Labs.
German Shepherd
Classic tan and black: Queenie, 8" and Mya, 13". Solid black: Harko, 8". See all German Shepherds.
Border Collie
Meadow, 8" is one of our best sellers. For something softer, try Herdie or the Aurora Flopsie Border Collie.
Australian Shepherd
Steward, 8" and Skylar, 12". See all Aussies.
Corgi
Red and white: Louie, 10" and Ingrid, 16". Tri-color: Shorty, 8" and Kirby, 16". See all Corgis.
Husky
Nikita, 8" and the Miyoni Tots Siberian Husky Pup. See all Huskies.
Dachshund
Dilly, 8", Gretel the red Dachshund, 12" and Spats the black and tan, 16". See all Dachshunds.
French Bulldog
Napoleon, 10", Billie, 12" and the Miyoni French Bulldog Pup. See all Frenchies.
Doodles and Labradoodles
Bosco the chocolate Labradoodle, 8", Buttercup, 8" and Darby, 16". Browse Doodles and Labradoodles.
Small breeds
Yorkie: Yonkers, 8". Shih Tzu: Poofy, 10". Chihuahua: Carlos, 10". Bichon: Dandelion, 8". Poodle: Gigi, 8".
Big breeds
Bernese Mountain Dog: Stevie, 10" and Trevor, 16". Great Pyrenees: River, 19". Basset Hound: Harold, 16".
Pit Bulls, mixes and mutts
Miyoni Tots Pit Bull Puppy, Twister the Black Lab/Pit Bull Mix, 17", and our best-selling Spud the Mutt. See all mutts and mixes.
Don't see your dog?
Browse every breed on our dog breed stuffed animals page. The buttons at the top jump straight to each breed. Still stuck? Email us a description or a photo of your dog and we'll suggest the closest match we carry.
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