1. An animal toy comrising: a. a body portion simulating an animal having an independent movable head and tail; b. the body portion of the toy having at least a single wheel mounted on the underside of the body for supporting the same, said wheel being provided with a plurality of raised portions about its circumference to cause the figure to be oscillated up and down to simulate a walking and trotting action thereof; c. means connected to the wheel for oscillating the head and tail on an axis in a plane parallel with the axis of the wheel; d. a handle portion attached to the upper forward portion of the body and extending upwardly and rearwardly therefrom, said handle portion formed to simulate a leash attached to the body of the animal figure, said handle portion being composed of a stiff material whereby the toy may be supported in an upright perpendicular position by said handle whereby the latter is manipulatable to impart a simulated walking and trotting motion to the animal figure; e. means are provided for connecting the head and tail members and means eccentrically mounted on said wheel and connected to the member connecting the head and tail wherein the head and tail members are oscillated relative to the body portion as the supporting wheel is rotated.