According to legend, Saint Patrick cast the snakes out of Ireland. In reality, it appears that there never were any snakes there to begin with, and that the legend began as a figurative way of saying he got rid of evil.
Whatever the truth behind the story, we understand why we couldn’t find any snakes dressed in the green for March 17th. None with four-leafed clovers, either.
But we did find some other cute stuffed toys ready to shout “Erin Go Bragh.” Sheep are no surprise, but among the cutest were also a lot of bears – and it seems that there haven’t been any of THOSE on the Emerald Isle for about 12,000 years. But still, everyone loves a teddy bear, so we’ll go with it!
And to our shock, we even found a clover-covered dinosaur! It’s soooo cute!
Here’s are some of the cutest stuffed animals we’ve found with an St. Paddy’s Day/Irish theme to them! Hope you enjoy!
Dublin Gift Sheep with Irish Symbols
This little guy looks great – and is wonderful to hug, too!
Dublin Gift presents this great stuffed toy which makes an equally great decoration for those who prefer to look without “playing” with their collection.
At 7.5 inches long, 5 inches high, and 3 inches wide, it’s a great size for your shelf, end table, or wherever else you’d like to dispaly it. Of course, it’s also the perfect size for any youngster’s hug!
Allied Standing Sheep Soft Toy
Made in Ireland, this lamb should be another addition to your collection! With it’s cream-colored wool and cute brown face, it’s definitely a standout. It measures nearly 9 inches long and just over 6 inches wide.
This toy is recommended for children two and up. They’ll love cuddling with it and feeling how soft it is.
But it’s great for adults, too, and anyone who wants to honor St. Paddy, Ireland, or who just loves sheep or Irish culture.
Webkinz Lucky Dino
This is the biggest surprise on the list, or at least it was for us! We never expected to find a dinosaur with an Irish theme!
The Webkinz dino is a great way to satisfy the dino lover who wants to celebrate St. Paddy’s Day. So many kids fall in loves with dinosaurs. And they’ll probably complain that no REAL dinosaur was covered with shamrocks. But you can remind them it’s a great way to celebrate March 17 and mark it as a special day!
In case you don’t remember, Webkinz connect to the virtual world. Children can still log on to connect to the Webkinz world and interact with their Lucky Dino online and in the real world.
The toy measures about 8.5 inches long. It’s recommended for ages 5 and up, although it’s safe to be enjoyed by younger children. The age recommendation is likely because of the online component to it.
Conner Clovers Stuffed Bear
This 10-inch bear is all dressed up for March 17th with his bow and the cutout clovers he holds in his hands! It’s a great way to celebrate the day for anyone who’s Irish, even if just on St. Paddy’s Day!
This figure belongs to the Bearington collection, which has great stuffed toys for many occasions.
The bear is 10 inches high and just over 6 inches wide. Bean bags inside help keep him sitting upright.
It might not be best for very young children. We don’t think there are any choking hazards, but it does seem that the 4 clovers he holds could easily be torn apart or out of his hands. But as a decoration or for older children, this is a wonderful piece.
Morismos 47″ Brown and Green Teddy Bears (set of 2)
Giant teddy bears have been showing up in viral videos for a few years now, and they definitely make a great gift for someone special!
This package is a set of TWO 47″ inch stuffed bears! One has traditional brown colors, but the second is showing off its Irish pride with green fur and a green tie with white polka dots. It’s a wonderful present for your child, spouse, or girlfriend who loves to show off their Irish on St. Patrick’s Day. (They are also available individually; links on the Amazon page).
These are new on Amazon as we write this and we’re not 100% sure of the quality, but they look FANTASTIC and seem to be an ideal and memorable gift.
Wrapping It Up
There’s some great stuffed toys around that really show the green. Whether they’re cute teddy bears, representative sheep, or even a dinosaur, we hope you’ve found one you love, either for yourself or for a special someone!
