The Patches were released as a family as the Ivory Dogs in Japan in the late eighties. The UK releases seem limited to sets, with Dorothy Patch as the school dinner lady and Bella with a gymnastics set. Possibly more, do email in if you have any. As of 2015 no longer available.
The Patches use the labrador style mould and distinctively have grey ear and eye patches on a cream base.

The Patches family comprise:-		Listed
Dorothy	Mother	Yes
Bertie	Brother	No
Bella	Sister	Yes

• • Dorothy Patches Dorothy is the Sylvanian dinner lady.
    Quality Excellent £6.99Good £4.99
    
    Collectable
• • Bella Patches Bella is a swimmer from the Gymnastics Set.
    Quality Excellent £6.99Good £4.99
    
    Collectable

Figures in grey boxes are deemed collectable as they are no longer available
Figures in green boxes are still currently available.
Figures are graded Excellent if totally original and without marks or blemishes
Figures graded Good may either lack an ancillary item (usually clothing) or not have an original one.
Figures graded Fair may lack clothing or not have original clothing and show some wear and tear.