Animal brooches
Animal brooches are one of the easiest ways to add personality to an outfit, and they make a thoughtful, affordable gift for anyone with a favourite creature. This guide brings together the animal brooches in our shop, from garden birds and woodland animals to farm favourites and wild animals from around the world, with advice on how to choose and wear one. Every brooch shown is a real product, and the prices are the current ones.
A good animal brooch says something about the person wearing it. A robin hints at a love of the garden, a fox or hedgehog suggests a walker who knows the hedgerows, and a penguin or panda is often simply someone's favourite animal since childhood. Whatever the reason, a brooch is a small detail that people notice and ask about.
The sections below are grouped by type of animal, so you can go straight to birds, woodland creatures, farm animals and pets, or wild animals. At the end you will find tips on choosing a brooch as a gift and on where to pin it.
Bird brooches
Bird brooches are the largest group in our animal range, and they suit almost any coat or jacket. You will find an owl, a puffin, a colourful bullfinch, a hummingbird, a crane, a parrot and pink flamingos, along with other bright enamel birds.
British birds such as the bullfinch and the owl have a gentle, countryside feel and look lovely on a wool coat or a tweed jacket. Exotic birds such as the flamingo and parrot are more playful and work well on a summer dress, a denim jacket or a tote bag.
A bird brooch is a natural gift for a bird watcher or someone who keeps feeders in the garden, and it is just as welcome for a friend who simply loves bright colours.
Browse brooches and pins · Gifts for animal lovers
- Owl brooch badge £7.99
- Puffin brooch pin badge £6.49
- Bullfinch colourful bird brooch £6.49
- Bird brooch £6.99
- Bird brooch crane bird brooch £7.99
- Hummingbird brooch £5.99
- Pink flamingo brooch £8.99
- Parrot enamel brooch pin £6.99
Woodland and garden animal brooches
Woodland animals have a timeless appeal, and our range includes an enamel fox brooch, hedgehog brooches and bee and butterfly designs. A fox brooch suits autumn colours beautifully, while a hedgehog with a little daisy is sweet enough to brighten any cardigan.
Bee and butterfly brooches are a favourite with gardeners, and they bring a touch of spring to a plain jacket all year round. The natural stone bee brooch is larger than most, which makes it a confident choice for a coat lapel.
If you are buying for a keen gardener, our gifts for gardeners guide has more floral and wildlife ideas to go with a woodland brooch.
Farm animal, dog and cat brooches
Farm animal brooches have a cheerful, rural charm. Our range includes a mother sheep with her lamb, a rooster, and a cow with a festive touch, which are lovely for people who grew up in the countryside or keep a few hens at home.
Pet lovers are covered too, with a cat shaped metal brooch and a Christmas dog brooch. If you are shopping for someone who adores dogs, our gifts for dog lovers guide includes paw print earrings and sausage dog studs to go with it.
A sheep or rooster brooch also makes a gentle gift for a farmer, a smallholder or a friend who has just moved to the countryside, as a small welcome to their new way of life.
These brooches are fun to wear in the colder months, when coats and jumpers give you a bigger canvas, and the festive designs make a cheerful addition to a Christmas outfit.
Wild animal brooches
For animals from further afield, choose from a panda, a zebra, a penguin, an orca, a crab, a polar bear and a set of monkey pins. There are also colourful acrylic African animal brooches, which are a fun, affordable option for younger wearers.
Wild animal brooches make a lovely souvenir of a special trip, such as a safari, a coastal holiday or a day at the zoo. They are also a sweet choice for someone whose favourite animal has stayed the same since childhood.
Sea creatures such as the orca and the crab suit anyone who lives by the coast or loves the water, and the zebra brooch has a sparkle that dresses up an evening outfit.
How to choose and wear an animal brooch
When you are choosing an animal brooch as a gift, start with the animal that means the most to them, whether that is a pet, a bird they feed in the garden or a creature from a favourite holiday. Then think about colour. Bright enamel suits people who like a playful look, while metal and stone finishes are more understated.
The classic place for a brooch is on the left lapel of a coat or jacket, a little below the collarbone. Animal brooches also look lovely on a scarf, a hat band, a cardigan or the strap of a bag. A small bird or bee can sit near a collar, while a larger fox or flamingo works best on a coat where it has room.
To protect delicate fabrics, pin through a double layer or a seam where you can, and take the brooch off before washing. Our full guide on how to wear a brooch covers more ideas, including how to group several together.
Animal brooches are easy to collect, so a few small ones make a lovely gift set. We offer free UK delivery on orders of £30 or more.
FAQs
Where should you wear an animal brooch?
The traditional spot is the left lapel of a coat or jacket, just below the collarbone. Animal brooches also look good on scarves, hats, cardigans and bags.
Are animal brooches a good gift?
Yes. They are personal, affordable and easy to wear, and choosing the recipient's favourite animal shows you know them well.
What animal brooches do you have?
Our range includes birds such as owls, puffins and flamingos, woodland animals such as foxes and hedgehogs, farm animals, cats and dogs, and wild animals such as pandas, penguins and polar bears.
Will a brooch damage my coat?
A brooch pin makes a small hole, so pin through a thick fabric, a seam or a double layer, and avoid fine silks. Remove it before washing.
Can I wear more than one animal brooch?
Yes. A small group of birds or woodland animals on one lapel looks charming. Keep them to a similar size or theme so the cluster looks deliberate.