Today is 3rd December, and that means it’s Jinglepup’s birthday!
Jinglepup was released back in 2001 and is a Christmas themed Beanie Baby dog.
Four different versions of Jinglepup were released, each exclusive to a different country. There was a USA version with a green hat trim and white tail tip, a Canada version with a white hat trim and white tail tip, a UK version with a green hat trim and a green tail tip and a Singapore version with a white hat trim and green tail tip.
Today is November 18th, and that means it’s Furston’s birthday!
Furston is an Old English Sheepdog breed of dog. Old English Sheepdogs are known for their fluffy grey and white fur.
Did you know, the Old English Sheepdog has featured in many different movies? Famous Old English Sheepdogs include Ambrosius (Labyrinth), Max (The Little Mermaid), Nana (Hook), Edison (Chitty Chitty Bang Bang) and The Colonel (One Hundred and One Dalmatians).
Tonight in the UK is Guy Fawkes Night, or Bonfire Night as it’s more commonly known. When it gets dark, there will be bonfires lit and firework displays off all over the country. Today is also Sparks the bear’s birthday!
Sparks is a Guy Fawkes Night bear, as shown by his embroidered firework motif.
Guy Fawkes Night, historically, originates from the failed Gunpowder Plot to assassinate King James I of England in 1605.
Do you have Sparks in your collection?
Today is November 4th, and that means it’s Charles the bear’s birthday!
Charles was exclusive to the Harrods department store in Kensington, London. As such, he was only available in the UK.
Charles was only available for a limited time when he was first released and sold out very quickly.
Today is Creepers the skeleton’s birthday!
This Beanie Baby was released on 3rd September 2001, ready for Halloween!
Don’t be afraid of this little skeleton though. He may look scary, but he really only wants to play!
Have you got Creepers in your collection?
The 15th October is Schnitzel the Schnauzer’s birthday!
This adorable little Schnauzer dog is named after the popular Austrian dish. According to his poem, Wiener Schnitzel is his favourite food!.
Did you know, the Miniature Schnauzer breed of dog first originated in Germany in the 1800’s. They are also known as a Zwergschnauzer (Dwarf Schnauzer) and have an average lifespan of around 14 years! Quite an age for such a little guy!
Do you share a birthday with Schnitzel?
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