Say hello to Julius dog - a firm favourite at Cottontails for over 20 years.

Designed in France by Moulin Roty, one of the finest toymakers in the world, he is part of their signature fabric animal collection - The Grand Family. 

This is the small 24cm sized Julius - but he is also available in range of other sizes and formats:

See all the different Julius dogs in our Grand Family collection

A lovely, gentle choice for a newborn with his soft pale fawn fur, trademark eye patch, embroidered face and long dangly limbs and ears - he is safe from birth and perfect for cuddles. (And don't worry about his pale fur - he is quite happy in the washing machine!)

But Julius is also much loved by older children... His romper is fully removable, so lovely for dressing and undressing - a nice way to encourage nurture and care, as well as to develop fine motor skills. (Plus it's fun to swap outfits if you collect the Grand Family animals).