My Schleich Dogs Collection - by Poldischatz

The browser really translates your messages if we use the translation tool, though, would you mind if I translate your posts editing them? Since you are presenting a complete dog collection of a brand with all variations and editions, this topic can result as a kind of collector's guide.

Hello Roger,
You are very welcome to do that. I am totally surprised that I am so appreciated here with my collection. Thank you very much.

I'm here in the ‘Schleich additions’ topic - is there perhaps a better place for my posts and pictures here in the forum?
If so, please feel free to move me there.

I will translate your posts gradually as well as possible. This section is more for when someone buys new Schleich figures and wants to open a topic to show them. The best sections for a topic like this are "Collections" or even the main "Schleich" section. I will move it to the root section of Schleich since it is a topic exclusively related to the brand with thematic relevance.

Vielen Dank fürs übersetzen und verschieben!

Thanks for translating and moving!

These four here are from 1995 - all Made in Germany.
Short-haired Dachshund, Irish Setter, Fox Terrier, and Newfoundland.
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In 1995, the Husky was released - with a tag Made in China, without a tag Made in Germany.
"Also from 1995 - the West Highland White Terrier. Here too, with a tag Made in China, without a tag Made in Germany."

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OK, every post with pictures is translated now. I hope I haven't messed anything since I don't know anything about Deutsch. :) I will try to follow your posts and translate everytime it is needed but please slow down if I get lost.
We will have time to compare your variations with our own models and maybe we can find any hidden secret meanwhile.

1996 - Bernese Mountain Dog:
The figure on the left in the picture is Made in Germany, while the other two are Made in China - with significant differences in painting, especially on the head.
1996 - Golden Retriever:
With a tag - Made in China; without a tag - Made in Germany - also different."
1996 - The Bobtail - exclusively Made in Germany, at least I haven't found one that is Made in China.
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In 1997, the Doberman was also only 'Made in Germany.'

In 1997, the wire-haired dachshund - I was very surprised when I found both variations! On the right, 'Made in Germany,' and on the left, 'Made in China.'

In 1997, the Dalmatian - with a tag from China, without a tag from Germany."

In 1997, the Great Dane - with a tag from China, without a tag from Germany."

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It is interesting that you also collect variations or figures made in different countries. I think you miss a few variations but nobody can get all of them.

"After a few days off, we continue here with my dogs!"

1998 - Farm Dog - Made in Germany

1998 - Cockerspaniel - Made in Germany

1998 - German Shepherd - On the picture on the left Made in Germany, on the right Made in Germany


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1999 German wirehaired Pointer - made in Germany

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To my knowledge, in 1999, it was the only dog figure.

2000: Rottweiler and Münsterländer, both Made in Germany

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2001 - Dark Farm Dog - Made in Germany

2002 - Light Farm Dog - Made in Germany

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Now it gets interesting again. The black Labrador Retriever from 2001 was produced in two variants.
The 'old' variant existed only briefly, was Made in Germany, with a more robust head and an overall stronger build for the entire dog.

The 'new' variant was Made in China; this dog is slimmer, with a slightly narrower head.
For Your Information: The Labrador with the tag is from China, and the one without the tag is from Germany.

And for additional information, there is also the keychain.

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2001 - Here are the two identical figures, representing the old and new variations, as light-colored Labrador Retrievers.

With tag Made in China, without tag Made in Germany.

Here, you can clearly see how the fur markings differ. The figure produced in Germany is more detailed.

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2001: Long-haired Dachshund, also Made in Germany.

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From now on, the dog models are Made in China:
2003 - Border Collie

2003 - Jack Russel Terrier - Also available as keychains.

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2003: The Beagle in two paint variations, both Made in China.

Those who have paid close attention will notice that this figure was already released in 1994.
Schleich simply reissued the same figure in 2003.

The first picture shows both variants from 2003.
The second picture shows the figure from 1994.

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2003: German Shepherd painted slightly differently again, but both made in China.

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Under this link, you will find a fantastic private collection of Schleich animals and, of course, dogs.
The owners of this collection have already sold many figures, but the collection itself is a wonderful reference, in my opinion.

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Nice to see you posting back. Everything is translated now.
Now the best Schleich dog figures are starting to show. Some variations are really interesting, not only the very different painting on these German Shepherds but mainly those mold differences. It happens because Schleich produces some figures in different factories so they have to use different mold pieces and there's no way to copy them perfectly. So, anytime a new mold piece is produced, for a different factory or two replace an existing worn mold, some subtle differences are unevitable.

Thanks for the great explanation.
In the case of the Labrador Retriever, it seems to be the case that the mould that had been made by Germany
was significantly more precise and detailed than the Chinese one. Although it’s also possible that the Chinese people
didn’t want the Labrador to have such a large head, as it may have been visible in said breed in Germany back then.
This actually seems to be a rather common theme in dog breeding.

2004: German Shepherd - as a figurine and as a keychain. I found the keychain on a sales portal in Austria; I haven't seen it in Germany, for example on eBay, at all.
It seems to be rare - or does anyone here happen to have it as a collector?

2004: female Golden Retriever

All figures are made in China.

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