Dog Family – Wooden Waldorf Animals – Handmade

Our original design was inspired by real dogs, and these beautiful painted wooden figurines are sure to delight children and adults alike. Not only are these detailed wooden toys fun to play with, they also develop children's creativity and imagination. As children learn about the domestic animals that live on the farm, they can create their own farm with these imaginative toys. Inspired by Montessori and Waldorf principles of education, this wooden toy can become your child's best friend.

Each piece is carved from a single block of solid ash wood, hand-sanded and painted in layers. The finish is olive oil: natural, protective and gentle on the wood grain. No plastic components. Small variations in colour and grain are a natural characteristic of handmade production — not defects.

Family sets invite children to play out relationships — the dynamic between adult and young. Children naturally create family stories: someone is lost, someone is found, someone is hungry. Universal themes explored safely through play.

Part of our Waldorf Animals & Birds collection. Pairs with our wooden trees, nature accessories and farm buildings.

Height: 6 cm ; Width: 7 cm ; Depth 2.2 cm (2.36 x 2.76 x 0.87 inches)

Solid ash wood. Hand-painted with water-based, non-toxic paints in multiple layers. Finished with olive oil. No plastic components. Made in conformity with the European toy safety standard EN 71. Small variations in colour and grain are a natural characteristic of handmade production — not defects. Each piece is unique.

Open-ended wooden figurines are among the most developmentally rich toys a child can own. Without fixed rules or a prescribed story, they invite children to invent, narrate and explore — building narrative thinking, emotional intelligence and creative confidence. These pieces are handmade, beautiful and built to last — teaching children, by example, that the things around us deserve to be treated with care.