Although Kösen was founded in 1912 by Käthe Kruse, the first plush animals were not produced until 1958.

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We want to give children an understanding of the big and the small in the animal kingdom. Extremely shy small animals such as the common dormouse and fat dormouse are difficult to observe in the wild as they conceal themselves from humans. In soft-toy form, children can come to love them and at the same time develop a desire to help protect our wildlife.

We want children to have a cuddly toy that will see them trough their whole childhood. This means that the cuddly toy must not only look good but must also be a toy that really enjoy playing with. Our animals have a neutral expression on their faces s that children can "make them feel" whatever they want. In addition, our plush toys are given a natural bearing. They are beautifully soft and movable, optimally designed for children's play. As a result, we have received the "good play chracteristics" destinction for many of our toys, serving to confirm the fact that they are designed with the utmost in children's play requirements in mind.

The plush toys that have been awarded the "excellent play characteristics" distinction have been marked on our website. Watch out for the "spiel gut" logo.

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The naturalistic design, the carefully executed details and the fine materials are so attractive that many grown-up enthusiasts wish to own our animals for themselves. Kösen cuddly animals are sought after by collectors and will claim the most comfortable space in the house or flat. Patience being one of their endearing features, they will be content with accommodation on the back seat of a car, and they are faithful travelling companions on long journeys.

All of Kösen plush toys meet the European safety norm EN 71 and can be surface washed at 30 °C.