Tanuki Raccoon Dogs
I can't believe that I've been able to add these to my collection! Ever seen I've known about them, I have loved them but never dared put them on my wish list as it seemed so unlikely that I would ever have any. They were one of the original families but only released in Japan and they cost quite a bit when they do come up on ebay (which isn't very often). I was really lucky to get these for a reasonable price as they are incorrectly clothed and the father has a dent to the side/back of his head. They're so special and I want to choose names that are just right for them which is taking time so currently they are nameless! At the moment they are squeezing in with their distant cousins the Chestnuts in their pony and trap.
Update: After looking up the diet of the Tanuki which includes nuts and berries, I chose nuts for their first names and a berry for their surname.
Update 2: After thinking I'd been extremely fortunate to get two Tanukis, I couldn't believe it when the sister came up on KobeeJapan for a good price probably because she's not in the correct dress although I think this one suits her. It was just before Christmas so a perfect excuse to treat myself. I've stuck with the nut theme and called her Hazel despite that being a fairly popular name in Sylvania already. I'm really happy with my three Tanuki family but obviously now it would be amazing to add the brother!
Update: After looking up the diet of the Tanuki which includes nuts and berries, I chose nuts for their first names and a berry for their surname.
Update 2: After thinking I'd been extremely fortunate to get two Tanukis, I couldn't believe it when the sister came up on KobeeJapan for a good price probably because she's not in the correct dress although I think this one suits her. It was just before Christmas so a perfect excuse to treat myself. I've stuck with the nut theme and called her Hazel despite that being a fairly popular name in Sylvania already. I'm really happy with my three Tanuki family but obviously now it would be amazing to add the brother!