Fur Real Friends Biscuit My Lovin' Pup is absolutely one of the best Christmas toys for the 2008 season. This dog is incredibly realistic and full of fun surprises. If you are looking for that perfect gift for children ages 5 and older, this is it!
There have been many toys over the years that have claimed to be 'realistic' and 'true to life.' These toys are usually pretty disappointing with their stilted robotic movements. I was pleased to discover that Biscuit is the exception to the rule. His movements are fluid and life-like! In fact, if it weren't for the fact that you can hear the motors he may as well be a real dog.
Biscuit
Since you're looking for the most realistic dog around for your little one, you'll also be pleased to know that its coat is life-like as well! Biscuit is a tan colored dog that looks like a lab. He's also fun to pet and kids seems to get a kick out of stroking his fur. There is even a brush included so your little ones can brush him down if his hair gets tangled.
I was also impressed with the fact that the Fur Real Friends Biscuit is pretty much ready to go right out of the box. He will need six D-cell batteries (a small downside) and then he's good to go. You don't even have to be concerned that the battery compartment will be exposed, as it's hidden under a Velcroed flap on the dog's belly.
The best part about Biscuit is that you can command him as if he were a real dog. He responds to an impressive number of different commands. His body has sensors on it that allow him to respond to touches, tickles, and voices. There are way too many movement features to list, so here are a few of the highlights.
Biscuit will:
- Make sounds when you pet him
- Lay down when you put a hand on his back
- Sit up when you put a hand on his back when he is already laying down
- Sniff when his nose is tickled
- Chew when there is something near his mouth
- Raise his paw to shake when his paw is touched
- Flinch, blink, or sneeze when you waive something near his face
One of the biggest challenges I've run across when looking at this Fur Real Friends is that it can take younger children a little while to catch on to the commands. The good news is that Biscuit has a bone-shaped tag that describes the commands he knows.
Your little ones can tell Biscuit to:
- Sit
- Lie Down
- Speak
- Say, "Do you want a treat?"
Just like a real dog, Biscuit doesn't stop when you do. He'll entertain himself some when you're off doing other things. I am really impressed that he can even tell when the lights come on and go off!
All in all, you really can't go wrong with the Fur Real Friends My Lovin' Pup Biscuit. He's a smart, realistic dog that the whole family is sure to enjoy. That makes him one of the best gifts you can give for Christmas 2008.
Fur Real Friends Biscuit
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