Identify Your Breyer

“The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the
way its animals are treated.”

—Gandhi

“The question is not, Can they reason? nor, Can they talk? But rather, Can they suffer?”

— Jeremy Bentham

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About This Site

This site is intended to help those who are interested in Breyer model horses identify what they have...and what they want. It is not a sales site, and none of the models you see here are for sale by me. The information here, gleaned from many sources, is correct to the best of my knowledge. If you believe you've found an error, please contact me. The site is always being upgraded--watch for new construction!

You've probably noticed the advertisements located on this page and throughout the website. I had hoped to earn enough revenue to pay for the cost of hosting the site--never mind the software, scanner, and other MUCH more expensive necessities!--but I've decided to mostly phase them out in favor of public service ads for animal welfare organizations that I support. I hope you'll click on some of the banners and links you see, but you're certainly not required to. Enjoy the site and have fun!

Sadly, some people are using photos found on this site as their own pictures, most frequently on auction websites like eBay. This is wrong not only because you're using someone else's work without permission, but also because you are deceiving your potential buyers by showing them a picture of something other than what they're actually bidding on. Please note that I do NOT give permission for anyone to use any of the photos found here for other purposes--most are donated to me for the purpose of this site only and aren't mine to loan out to anyone else.  I will notify eBay of your fraudulent auction if I see you using these photos, which may put your auction or even your eBay account in jeopardy. It's dishonest, and it's just not worth it. Don't do it.

How to Identify Your Breyer Model

1. In order to identify which Breyer model you have, you'll first need to determine which size category it falls into. The categories listed above are how Breyer classifies its molds, and that's how things are sorted here as well. Measure from the table to the top of your model's ears to see where it falls in the breakdown shown above, keeping in mind that the numbers above are just approximations. These measurements indicate the height of the average adult model; foals are correspondingly smaller in each size category. If you've looked and can't find your model in one size category, try the next one up or down.

2. Next you'll have to determine which mold Breyer used to create your horse. Breyer may re-use each mold many times, depending on the popularity of the individual mold, varying the color and other details with each release. You can figure out which mold you have by going to the right size category (Traditional, Classic, etc.) and looking at the photos shown there. You're not looking for a color match, just for the same shape. Sometimes Breyer will change the shape of the mane or tail on a model, so don't rely on that. Look instead at the action the model is taking (standing, trotting, etc.) and the general build (stocky, slender like a racehorse, etc.). Clicking on a photo will show you that picture in larger detail if you're not sure.