This Fantastic Steiff Bully Dog is Even Cuter Than Cupid!
Given that today is Valentine's Day, how about a very special Steiff surprise - one that's even more irresistible than candy hearts or cards! Check out this little Steiff dog that's cuter than Cupid,...
View ArticleSteiff's Beagles Are Truly Best In Show In 2015!
This past week, many of us curled up on the couch with our own real pets to watch the annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show on television. This two night event showcases breathtaking - and usually...
View ArticleThree Cheers For The Upcoming March, 2105 Teddy Dorado Steiff Auction Event!
And we're off! The first major Steiff auction of 2015 is just around the corner! And as always, our good friends at Teddy Dorado have done a marvelous job of gathering the most interesting Steiff...
View ArticleSteiff's Wearing The Green For Saint Patrick's Day 2015!
With the exciting holiday of St. Patrick's Day coming up this week, Steiffgal can't help but think in green! And after such a grey and cold winter around these parts, it seems that everyone is looking...
View ArticleBowled Over By This Fantastic and Early Velvet Steiff Dachshund Skittle
Are you in the mood for a little Steiff game today? Steiffgal nearly toppled to the ground when she received this email inquiry from a professional colleague from the New England area who asks about a...
View ArticleCatching Spring Fever With Steiff's Wonderful Early Post War Bazi Dachshunds
At last, the snow in the park across the street from Steiffgal's house has started to melt enough that there are more patches of green than white. And no one could be happier about that than Steiffgal,...
View ArticleSetting Records With This Wonderful Steiff Vintage Rabbit on Wheels!
Hoppy Easter, dear Steiff friends and collectors! Just in the nick of time, look who just cruised into town - a marvelous vintage Steiff bunny on wheels. No wonder he's on a cart and taking things...
View ArticleHorsing Around With This Fantastic Steiff Wooden Stick Pony
Hold your horses! Check out this great inquiry from a reader from the heartland of America. Looks like she's had this treasure for awhile... but Steiffgal thinks he may go back at least half a...
View ArticleSteiff's Delightful Puppy and Puppet Pooch Pal Pairs
Dog-gonnit! Who doesn't just love Steiff's delightful canine designs from the 1950's and 1960's? Their universal appeal makes them top dogs in the eyes of many Steiff collectors. Many of these...
View ArticleFawning All Over This Delightful and Very Early Steiff Deer On Wheels
Steiffgal loves to "field" questions from all over the world. So this wonderful inquiry from Canada about a very vintage field and forest friend really caught her eye. Check out this note from Kendra,...
View ArticleWell, Hello Dally!
Well, hello Dally! Steiff recently had the pleasure of attending the annual April Sturbridge Doll, Toy, Bear & Holiday Show in Sturbridge, Massachusetts. And besides a few wonderful old friends,...
View ArticleShooting (Vintage Steiff) Stars!
Picture this: a photo exhibit featuring irresistible vintage Steiff! Sound too good to be true? In this case, there's proof on film it will happen soon! Awhile back, Steiffgal was contacted by...
View ArticleMonkeying Around With This Early 1970's Steiff Riding Chimp
With Memorial Day - the unofficial first day of summer - coming up next week, it's time to put the top down and go for a spin! And Steiffgal can't think of a better vehicle to do that with than this...
View ArticleCreating Panda-Monium Over This Most Unusual Steiff Bear
Oh baby!Steiffgal does not mean to pander to you, but how can you resist this utterly charming Steiff cub! Have you ever seen anything quite like him? Check out this black and white beauty and learn...
View ArticleBegging To Learn The Story Behind This Vintage Lifesized Steiff Poodle
It is so exciting to stumble upon a great Steiff treasure. But only once in a blue moon does that find also comes with a full history and provenance! Such was most unexpectedly the case with this...
View ArticleStumbling Across A Fantastic Steiff Feline
Steiffgal's not lyin'... this story is gonna knock you right off of your feet! Check out this note from a reader who just stumbled across the most adorable and extremely rare lying Steiff cat - for...
View ArticleThings Are All Buttoned Up - Steiff Style - At Julia's Upcoming Antique...
It's the most wonderful time of the year... to be a Steiff enthusiast! Buying and selling opportunities really do heat up (no pun intended) as the calendar flips to June and July! One auction many...
View ArticleThese Are A Few Of My Favorite Things From The 2015 Teddy Dorado Steiff...
Going once, going twice... the countdown to the annual Steiff Sommer Family Event has definitely begun. This year's celebration will be held on Steiff's campus in Giengen, Germany, from July 3rd...
View ArticleSteiff's Window Display Guidelines From The Late 1950's
It's hard to argue that it's "the more the merrier" when it comes to Steiff. Our sweet mohair friends from Giengen certainly look their finest when grouped with others. Their gatherings always seem...
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