{"product_id":"swaledale-kande","title":"Swaledale jug in stoneware – Quail","description":"\u003cp class=\"dims-lead\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA small milk jug shaped like a Swaledale sheep. Hand-painted stoneware from Quail, 11.5 cm tall, dishwasher safe.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eUsage Ideas\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFor milk with your morning coffee on the kitchen table\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAs a vase for small bouquets of wildflowers or herbs from the garden\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eOn the table at Sunday lunch alongside other Quail animal figures\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAs a practical jug for dressing or cream at the dinner table\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 11.5 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stoneware, hand-painted\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Quail\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDishwasher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dishwasher safe\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVariation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Colors vary due to hand-painting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails class=\"dims-product-readmore\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cspan class=\"dims-rm-show\"\u003eRead more and care instructions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"dims-rm-hide\"\u003eShow less\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eQuail is known for their hand-painted ceramics featuring animal motifs, and the Swaledale jug is no exception. The jug is shaped like a Swaledale sheep — a British sheep breed with a distinctive black and white facial pattern. Each jug is hand-painted, meaning color shades vary from piece to piece. The material is stoneware, fired at high temperature, so the jug withstands daily use and is dishwasher safe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCare and Maintenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe jug is dishwasher safe, but hand washing will extend the life of the hand-painted surface. Avoid sudden temperature changes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dims-faqs\"\u003e\n  \u003cdetails class=\"dims-faq-item\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cspan class=\"dims-faq-q\"\u003eWhat is the difference between Quail's animal jugs and regular ceramic jugs?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"dims-faq-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e+\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"dims-faq-a\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eQuail's jugs are hand-painted and shaped as specific animal breeds — in this case, the Swaledale sheep. Each jug is unique with color variations, unlike mass-produced jugs. They serve both as functional items and decoration.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails class=\"dims-faq-item\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cspan class=\"dims-faq-q\"\u003eCan the Swaledale jug handle hot liquids?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"dims-faq-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e+\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"dims-faq-a\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, stoneware is fired at high temperature and can handle hot liquids like warm milk or cream. However, avoid pouring boiling water directly into a cold jug, as sudden temperature changes can damage the ceramic.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails class=\"dims-faq-item\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cspan class=\"dims-faq-q\"\u003eCan I use the Swaledale jug as a vase?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"dims-faq-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e+\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"dims-faq-a\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, many use Quail’s small animal jugs as vases for single flowers, herbs, or small bouquets. The jug’s opening is wide enough for stems, and it is watertight.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails class=\"dims-faq-item\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cspan class=\"dims-faq-q\"\u003eIs the Swaledale jug a good hostess gift?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"dims-faq-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e+\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"dims-faq-a\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, it’s popular as a hostess gift because it’s both practical and decorative. It suits those who collect Quail’s animal series or appreciate handcrafted ceramics with character.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails class=\"dims-faq-item\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cspan class=\"dims-faq-q\"\u003eWhy is it called the Swaledale jug?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"dims-faq-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e+\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"dims-faq-a\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eSwaledale is a sheep breed from Yorkshire, England, known for its black face with white markings around the eyes and mouth. Quail has captured the breed’s distinctive look in the jug’s design.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n  \"mainEntity\": [\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"What is the difference between Quail's animal jugs and regular ceramic jugs?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"Quail's jugs are hand-painted and shaped as specific animal breeds — in this case, the Swaledale sheep. Each jug is unique with color variations, unlike mass-produced jugs. 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