Say ‘Oh Yes' to your very own Churchill

Oh Yes! It is now possible for fans to own their very own Churchill - the famous dog from the TV ads.
The soft, cuddly version of Churchill, says the famous ‘Oh Yes' catchphrase when squeezed. It is available from a host of major retailers, including Clinton Cards, Toys ‘R' Us, Next, House of Fraser, Halfords, Forbidden Planet, Play.com, Amazon and Red 5 with an RRP of £14.99.

The soft toy is also available direct from churchill.com/dogshop. For every sale generated through the website, Churchill Insurance will donate £1.99 to Dog's Trust UK, one of the largest dog welfare charities in Britain.

Matt Owen, spokesperson for Churchill Insurance, says: "This new toy is perfect for adults and children alike and makes a great gift for cuddly toy and Churchill fans everywhere."

Some facts about the Churchill nodding dog:

The Churchill nodding dog was the product of a staff competition designed to identify ways to differentiate the brand from Winston Churchill. In the summer of 1994, staff were invited to suggest a brand character that would do just that and the Churchill nodding dog was born

The Churchill nodding dog logo was launched in 1994

The first ‘nodding dog' adverts appeared in 1996 and were an instant hit with schoolchildren and adults alike

The first Churchill nodding dogs went on sale in July 1997 and are available via the website: churchill.com/dogshop

Churchill has recently given TV audiences around the UK a glimpse into his hectic social life - putting together flat pack furniture with Rolf Harris, going out for a curry with Roy Walker, going to karaoke with a friend and attending a garden party at the Palace - when advertising home and car insurance.