Basil is a really cute realistic handmade and airbrushed medium-sized red and tan Australian kelpie plush toy with a Graduation Hat. They are also simply called Kelpie or Australian sheepdog and are well known for being loyal, keen and friendly dogs. The Australian Kelpie originated in the 1800s in Australia by crossing Collie breeds from Scotland to create a working dog that could handle the harsh climate. Its rumoured some wild Dingoeswere bred into our mix. I make a wonderful pet and can be used for herding livestock, search and rescue, detection, assistance work and performance dog sports. Basil measures 28cm/11 in height (to the top of his ears), 23cm/9 in length without the tail or 33cm/13 with the tail and 13cm/5 in width. The stuffing for Basil was made using 15 recycled plastic bottles. Excellent gift for the lover of the red and tan Australian kelpieIdeal Graduation Teddy BearGreat school fundraising productCelebrate puppy obedience training school graduationA wonderful keepsake gift for kindy or college graduationgreat as an educational toy for this iconic Australian working dogGreat souvenir toyCan be brushed using a regular pet brushMade using the highest quality acrylic furMade using 100% recycled stuffingEco-friendlyOcean-consciousMachine washable using chemical/soap-free cleaning agentSuitable for ages 3+