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Fun for kids of all ages
We bought two of these for my nephews who are both around 1 year old. My almost two year old daughter fell in love with the puppy so we ended up giving her one and going back to the store for another. She loves the puppy and unlike some "interactive" toys we have bought, it doesn't require adult strength to activate the different songs she can easily play all the songs by herself which is her goal with everything at her age.

Wow! Great toy!
We just bought this for my daughter's birthday. She is turning one in December. She played with it the entire time we were in the store. Then when we came home she continued to play with it, so I had to give in and opened it up early. She loves it. It really great because the buttons are easy for her to push, unlike many of her other stuffed animals that sing. She really gets into the music and dances her little heart out. I am so pleased with it. It also speaks and sings clearly so she can understand the words. The only bad part is that is seems a bit loud at times, but a small price to pay when it makes her so happy.

Mommy fixes bordonm
this is a wonderful toy for a baby my son is hard to take care always into to stuff but i definately keep his attention with this ... Read more

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Fun
This is an exellent toy for all ages. Its educational porpose is about the dogs body parts. It is soft and i think it is very soft. It is a great gift for all ages and almost the very best friend.

The best comfort toy for little ones.
I recently purchased Darby for my first grandchild's 1st Christmas. He would never hug us so we taught him how to hug and love Darby - now we get smothered with hugs!! He sleeps with his Darby and has a big smile for him each morning. I couldn't wait for Christmas to give it to him. I brought the box home and left just his nose poking out! It was wonderful to see my little grandson's eyes light up and watch him tentatively touch Darby's big head. He immediately pulled him out of the box and laid down on him. Darby is so soft and cuddly that he is considered the best of comfort toys for little ones. It was well worth the cost. Thank you Animal Alley!

Can't wait to give it to my Grandson
Wow!!!! I received Darby within three days. Fast shipping, thank you Amazon and Toys R Us. Darby is soooo cute, I opened the box and out came a very huge dog. I can't wait to give it to my Grandson. Darby is so big, soft and cuddly. I hated to put him back in the box. I don't know if we can keep him in there until Christmas. My older kids think Darby is adorable and irresistable that they want my grandson to have it right now. I know it a little expensive for a stuffed animal but it is well worth the money. Darby requires no batteries, won't break and no pieces to loose which is a big plus to me. I am sure my grandson will enjoy him for years to come. I recommend Darby to anyone who wants to have fun, love and hug a big dog. He is so tempting and I soo am glad we got him for our grandson.

cuddly,soft,floppy,comfortable,cute fun
My mother got this dog for my son last Christmas when he was one year old and everytime we watch tv at her house, we drag this dog out. When I say we, I mean the entire family - not just my son. It's so soft and squishable that you can smoosh it under you to get just the right amount of height for on-the-floor tv viewing. And his fur feels wonderful for taking naps. I myself have fallen asleep on him numerous times. My son loves to get on top of him and pretend that he's taking a ride somewhere - he just pulls the ears like they're reins. He also loves to drag it around and jump on it sometimes. In a year, it's taken quite a bit of abuse and hasn't needed a repair stitch yet. The great thing about buying this dog is that it's a toy that I know he'll never outgrow. Even when he's a teenager, I'm sure he and his friends will want to use this comfortable dog as a pillow for watching television. The only problem with this dog is of course, storage - this puppy is BIG! At my mother's house, he generally lays on the guest bed until we come over. And sure, he's a little pricey, but he is a very well-put-together and versatile toy, which in my opinion makes it worth the money.

Dog or an Elephant
My buddy liked this a lot. Only complaint would be he is [so] huge and occupies lot of space. ... Read more

Editorial Review

A Toys "R" Us exclusive, this jumbo-sized Darny makes a soft, sweet companion for pet and plush lovers of any age. Big floppy ears, deep dark eyes, large paws, and a cute tail are all covered in the softest pink and beige fur imaginable. Darny's cuddle quotient goes up even higher, given that she is slightly understuffed for extra "squeezability" when humans need something to soft hug. This Darny is quite possibly the largest dog around. ... Read more

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All ages
I bought this for my girlfriends 21st birthday, and she loves it. It's almost as big as she is, and it takes up most of her dorm room bed, but she's happy, so i'm happy.

Happy Dad
I bought this for my daughter on her 4th birthday and she love's it, she try's to carry it around with her but it's just too big for her to carry, she look's so cute when she does carry it around, I want to get my wife one soon, she's loves stuffed animal

A Great Gift
My older cousin bought this for her toddler-aged daughter for Christmas and she LOVED it to death!! All day she was dragging it around the house (or at least doing her best) or climbing all over it. It is very durable and great for younger kids who can occasionally "throw" their toys at walls and people, because it is too big for young children to easily pick up. It would be a great gift for girls of any age, even my teenaged cousin thought it was sooo cute!!

For kids of all ages
Got this as a last resort for my 2 1/2 year old neice for Christmas -- she adores it as did her brothers and sisters ages 6 - 12. Just for smiles alone, this is a winner. And, I have to admit snuggling with it a bit myself before the wrapping!

Sweet
I got this for Christmas, only it was brown instead of pink. My parents are always asking if the can lay on it. It's extremely soft and it's so comfy! I lay on it whenever I'm playing video games. Interesting, isn't it (sarcasm). Oh, and before I got it I thought the paws were attached, and just to let you know they're not. I reccomend this a lot!!!!!!!!! ... Read more

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Great for Blue's Clues fans!
I bought this for my son's 2nd birthday and he absolutely loves it.

The toy measures approximately 12" tall; the arms are outstretched, so technically it is around 10.5" wide. I wanted to know this information when I was shopping, and am sure others will too.

The stomach holds the batteries & microphone and is therefore hard; however, the fabric is very soft to the touch so my son still loves to sleep with it at night.

When you squeeze Blue's hand she says many different phrases. Some of them are: "Hi you, there's so much we can do", "I can boogie" "I love you, I love you, I love you *kissing sound*", "I can pretend with you" "You're a good friend" "What a great team we are, don't you think?", "Let's talk again", and countless more.

If you have a child that is in love with Blue's Clues (as mine is), then this is definitely a great toy for them at a fantastic price. ... Read more

Editorial Review

A Toys "R" Us exclusive, Darby makes a soft, sweet companion for pet andplush-toy lovers of any age. Floppy ears, deep dark eyes, large tan paws, and acute stubby tail are all covered in the softest light brown fur imaginable.Darby's cuddle quotient goes up even higher, given that he is slightlyunderstuffed for extra "squeezability" when humans need something soft to hug.--Diane Beall ... Read more

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Ages
Well I'm 11 and I bought this toy. I love it and im not a baby. All of my friends love stuffed animals. I think if you sold big stuffed spongebobs they would go fast. I think the prices are rather high on your stuffed animals though.

Soft & Cuddly!!
I received the puppy as a gift from my boyfriend...it is the perfect size to sleep and cuddle with! It has the sweetest face and the softest fur..!

great toy
My friend loved it,and it's really soft. I just love to touch it.

THE SWEETEST DOG
ITS NICE AND CUDDLY, TOO BAD I SENT IT AS A GIFT!!

I like Dogs
I think this dog is really cute and he would be a good sleep pal for when yor child can't sleep alone he or she will have something with them that there not afraid of. ... Read more

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Adorable!
My son is a scooby fan, age 4 and he loves this scooby. Its so adorable, soft and speaks clearly and loudy enough to hear. He love his and sleeps with him every night, takes him everything, its his best pal.

VERY ENJOYABLE FOR MY 5 YEAR OLD
My daughter just turned five and at her party she got this from her uncle. From the time she got it she hasnt put it down for nothing except bath time. It has been perfect for the many hours of role playing she has daily with her younger sister. I think this is a perfect addition to any childs toy box. ... Read more

Editorial Review

It's hard to think of a better first stuffed animal for a baby than thissoft and friendly little pooch from the plush experts at Gund. He's incrediblysoft already and will likely become more so by occasional trips through themachine-wash cycle and a healthy amount of snuggling. He sports an attachedfabric collar that says "My First Puppy," a brown nose, a white circle aroundhis left eye, and a light blue coat. We know that dogs generally don't come inlight blue, but we doubt kids will mind. --John Moe ... Read more

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Great plush toy to grow with your child!
I love this puppy! I bought it for my son when he was born. He is now 3 and still loves his "first puppy". This is small enough for an infant and very soft. I have washed it AND dryed it my washer/dryer, and it holds up great. Great gift idea for new and expecting parents!

BEST PUPPY EVER!!
The little boy I nanny for just LOVES his puppy!! He actually has 2 of them and has gone through about 4 or 5 of them and he's only 2 1/2 years old! He lost both his puppies a couple weeks ago and he just hasn't been the same kid without them! I'm glad I finally found them so we can order him a new one (or a couple!) and get this kid back to being himself again!!

Blue Dog
My son got one of these dogs when he was only three months old. He is now almost three and hasn't let it out of his sight yet. Although our dog chewed off an ear and a paw, the remainder of the stuffed animal is holding up very nicely.

Baby's best friend
My son was given this blue puppy when he was born and it has spent everyday with him ever since(He is 16 months now). He actually has two of them because we bought a second one to make sure we are never without one. He carries the puppy around by putting the tail in his mouth and sucking on it. He sleeps with the tail in his mouth as well. It is his personal pacifier. One of his first words was even "pup pup". When he is tired he will put puppy's tail in his mouth and walk to his crib and goes to sleep without fussing. When we are traveling he always sleeps well because he has his puppy with him. It is so sweet to watch my son learn to care for something so much (besides us of course). This puppy has been heaven sent for us and I would recommend one to anybody having a baby.

SO SOFT!!
My son received this as a gift from his uncle when he was a newborn, this puppy is SO SOFT and CUDDLY and sweet looking. It washes and wears extremely well. My son is now 9 months old and still loves to tug and teethe on this stuffed puppy. This makes a great gift for a baby! ... Read more

Editorial Review

Yorkshire terriers, or "Yorkies," as they are commonly known, are one of the more popular breeds in the world for people looking for a loyal and friendly house pet. This little charmer, a Toys "R" Us Exclusive from Animal Alley, captures the pleasant charm of the Yorkie quite nicely. He lies on his stomach, looking slightly upward with his realistic dark eyes. Longer white hairs offset his black coat and the hair on his face is gathered up above his eyes where it's tied off with a fetching little bow. This Yorkie is the perfect size to tuck under an arm as one falls asleep. --John Moe ... Read more

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cool
I gave one 2 my b-friend 4 0ur 2 years of dating anneversary. He sleeps with it every night!!!!!! and surprize surprize1 He gave me one of those silly little Animal Alley Yorkshire Terriers 2! Is that not a dorable. I sleep with it every night!!!!!!

Lifesize Yorkie Playmate
I bought this doll as a companion for my own Yorkshire Terrier, Buffy, when she was a puppy. Buffy has LOVED this little doll, she still sleeps with it and carries it with her. Four months later the doll has not lost anything but it's bow. I can wash it when it gets dirty and yes, the hair needs brushing occasionally but anyone who ever had a puppy knows how hard it is to find toys that last through teething. I recommend it for children and dogs alike.

Cute Little Puppy
I love this yorkshire terrier. I want him for Christmas. I have always wanted a real dog like this.

Cute as a button
This toy is so close to the real thing. I have a Yorkie (Jack) and this toy puppy could be his cousin. The makers did a great job with this one. The one I bought is a present but I know it's going to be tough giving him away. It's love at first sight.

Great!
Mine i got from my grandma and it is so much fun and i had it for 3 years. ... Read more

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Great security blanket/soother
We bought this for my son when he was just an infant. Later as he was more mobile we put it in his crib with him every night and when he woke up we would have blue doggy give him kisses. The puppy is so very soft and my son would stroke his ears. My son is now 21 months old and this is his security blanket, he's so attached to it. It washes wonderfully and holds up well even after dozens of machine washings and dryings- it doesn't pill and the soft chenille like fabric does not come off, even when you pull it. Highly recommended. We bought two so we had a spare.

Puppy doesn't make you blue
We received this blue puppy blanket as a gift for our newly adopted daughter when she was eight months old. She showed a preference for it immediately over her other blankets or toys. She sleeps with this puppy every night, and at 15 months has now taken to dragging him everywhere.

We have washed the puppy numerous times and he looks like brand new. This toy is sooo soft. It is great for a tiny baby up to an older toddler. We will soon be buying another one to put in reserve in case bad luck should befall the original! ... Read more

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So soft.... Daughter Loves it!
Although this is simply a stuffed animal it has brought so much fun for my daughter! This dog is very durable and soft also.. she lays her head on it at night and looks at books. We renamed the dog "Pinky" and it is a great pet for little ones! ... Read more

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Darby dog rocks
this is a great toy because your child will learn the respontsability of taking care of a dog

Gotta love Darby
My 2 year old got this for Christmas, as soon as he saw Darby under the tree, he wasn't interested in much else. He loves to have Darby sleep in his room next to him. Plus Darby's big enough to ride like a pony. And best of all, I don't have to feed, walk or clean up after him. This is the best dog ever!!!

5 stars names it all
A very soft fun toy. Fun to play with. every kid should have on at the very least 5. everyone loves them. Christmas darby dogs wuould be cool or you could make bigger ones because kids love that but you shold never put the price of a darby dog higher than [amount]. ...

Just so Lovable
My 8 year old daughter instantly fell in love with this cuddly dog. What a great stuffed animal.

Great Item!
Love this item so much we took it to [a] portriat studio to take a professional photo of my child with Darby. My child adores this dog. The best present!!! Get one! You love Darby. ... Read more

Editorial Review

Despite his rather pugilistic moniker, this little boxer is anything but combative. In fact, his sad expression indicates that he's really a lover and not a fighter. He's a Toys "R" Us Exclusive from Animal Alley and features a tan coat, a white belly and paws, and a tan-and-black face. He is set in a standing position, but since he's built to be soft he probably can't stand on his own. Probably best to snuggle him in with other stuffed toys or simply put him in a nice comfortable bed overnight. --John Moe ... Read more

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Just like a real Boxer!
This Boxer is exactly like a real dog. I am crazy for Boxers because they have such adorable expressions, and this one has the most adorable face ever! I've played with Cleopatra a lot, and she still looks new. It's the real thing, but without the trouble of feeding, walking, going to the vet, and picking up poop. Parents, if your child has a birthday coming up, and really wants a dog, this Animal Alley Boxer would be a good choice because it is so realistic. This is not just any dog, this dog is special. I think Boxers are a great breed, and I was lucky that Animal Alley made this dog.

111/2" Boxer
I think that this 11 1/2" Boxer is magnificent. It is very soft and is great to sleep with.

adorble and cute puppy
This puppy is so cute! I just love it! I play with him! I have had him for more than a year and he is still very cute and he has held up for a long time, even after being thrown up in a tree and put on a moving ceiling fan by my brothers and his friend! I love him, his name is LJ, or Little Junior, I have a bigger version of LJ named Junior, who I also love! I have two monkeys from animal alley too, their names are Apples/Cream Cheese and Bannanas/Nanners (they have two names :P) !

Animal Alley's All The Way!
I saved up $15.00 and my mom took me to Toys R Us the next weekened. Was I was planning on buying was a Micropet, but as I passed the aisles I saw this Animal Alley Boxer, and it was love at first site! As soon as I picked him up, and felt his soft, chocolately colored fur between my fingers, and gave him a squishy hug, I knew I would end up leaving with little Cocoa Puff, as my four year old sister named him for me. Even though he's not tiny and electronic and doesn't bark or anything, he's still great. He's more to cuddle with instead of play with. I wouldn't say he's exactly educational, but he can sure make up for a real puppy! I spilled peach juice all over him by accident, and we decided to try and put Cocoa Puff in the washing machine - and he came out looking practically the same as he had before, except stain free! His fur is matted and pressed together after seven months of enjoying him so much, but I love him more than ever. I'm fourteen years old, and I'm not some immature child at heart; I have a boyfriend, friends, and a social life.. but I can't resist this puppy's sad little face! We came back to Toys R Us about a month later, and my little sister came home with an Animal Alley Pug, equaly as cute. She named him Smooshy, because his face is smooshed in, just like a real Pug! I can't wait to pick up Jessie the Golden Retriever the next time I save up.. they're completely worth it!

Wonderful toy!
This toy dog was purchased 3 years ago for my daughter's birthday, she was quite into dogs at the time. She played with it quite a lot, it's been through the wash several times (gentle cycle, line dried, regular detergent) and shows extremely little wear. We recently aquired a real dog, and he was convinced this toy was a real dog as well! He growled at the toy, and finally attacked it. It held up! Didn't even pop a seam when my live dog adopted the toy dog as his latest chew and tug-a-war toy. I'm amazed at the durability of this toy, especially as it is a very inexpensive stuffed animal ... ... Read more

Editorial Review

It's hard to think of a better first stuffed animal for a baby than thissoft and friendly little pooch from the plush experts at Gund. He's incrediblysoft already and will likely become more so by occasional trips through themachine-wash cycle and a healthy amount of snuggling. He sports an attachedfabric collar that says "My First Puppy," a brown nose, a white circle aroundhis left eye, and a pink coat. We know that dogs generally don't come inpink, but we doubt kids will mind. --John Moe ... Read more

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Kaitlyn's best friend
My daughter is never without "Wuffie". She recieved this gift at birth and even after two years, it is her favorite. I have purchased several more to have in case we lose this one and she carries them all around. People have given her other dogs, but she still loves "Wuffies" the best. They wash easy also-thank goodness!! This has become my official baby gift to everyone.

LOVE IT
My daughter has loved this toy since she first set eyes on it! She's had it ever since she was 5 months old and goes everywhere with it. It's still her favorite at one year old. She's a thumb sucker and likes to hold the ears or tail while sucking her thumb. She also does this while nursing! It's very soft and cushy and cleans up great in the washer. I highly recommend this doggie!

indespensable
every kid has their favorite plush; this is my youngest daughter's choice. in fact, i'm ordering another one (maybe two) to replace the one we lost recently. love at first sight for my 16 mo. old. a great huggy animal friend...no real learning value, but who cares? some toys are just that--toys.

SOOOO SOFT!!
Cute stuffed animal. VERY VERY soft. But unless it rattles, lights up or sings, my daughter isn't interested. For us, this is a dust collector, but for those babies who like stuffed animals, this would be a nice choice. ... Read more

Editorial Review

Soft, friendly, and ready for cuddling, this 11-inch YellowLabrador is sure to find a place in anyone's menagerie. Filled withfluff and beans for comfort and heft, this golden puppy wears a big grinto put friends at ease. He's not machine-washable, but most stains willsponge right out. Although he's fairly durable, he will show wear aftera few months of continuous rough play, so take it easy on the littleguy. --Rob Lightner ... Read more

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Reta Rocks!
My daughter picked this toy out for her 8th birthday and named it Reta. Since then, she bought another one so Reta would have a "husband" and named him Ater. She loves this toy. Buy it. It's worth the money.

The Best $10 I Ever Spent!!!
My husband bought this dog for my son before he was born, from the minute my son laid eyes on "Jessica" he was in awe. She is so soft and cuddley, my son won't go anywhere without her. She is a perfect size for a toddler to carry around and she washes wonderfully!! (She is in my washmachine at least once a week) Thank you Animal Alley for making such a great stuffed animal!!!

This is the best Stuffed animal in the Animal Alley
With this Stuffed animal, it seems like you dont need a real pet, because its so soft and cute that you can even sleep with it!!!
I have two, one big one and one small one, and even though im already a big girl I still sleep with them both.Not only that; but you can play with it and do almost everything you can do with a real pet!

Jessica the Lab.
I love Jessica the Lab. She looks nice on my bed.

I absolutely LOVE this...
Aawww, I love this labrador. She is so cute! I like to name my stuffies "people" names, and I call her Annabelle. If you like dogs, or just stuffed animals, this adorable lab is sure to please! ... Read more

Editorial Review

Soft, friendly, and ready for cuddling, this 17-inch blackLabrador is sure to find a place in anyone's menagerie. Filled withfluff and beans for comfort and heft, this ebony dog wears a big grin toput friends at ease. He's not machine-washable, but most stains willsponge right out. Although he's fairly durable, he will show wear aftera few months of continuous rough play, so take it easy on the big guy.--Rob Lightner ... Read more

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The best stuffed dogs I've ever owned
When I bought my first Animal Alley lab, I knew I'd end up with more. I now own five, one Rottweiler who lives beside my pillow, this ''17 lab, Sydney, and her three lab puppies, Maddie, Clhoe, and Riley. My room is filled with families of stuffed dogs, but these ones really stand out. Sydney is a big, floppy, beautiful cuddle magnet who couldn't be more like a real dog, and her puppies are adorable, and so much fun to play with. Though I perfer yellow labs, I think the stuffed black ones look more realistic. The dogs are durable, but some of the strings can come loose and cause the seams to rip open. This happened on little Maddie's belly, but is easy to sew shut. But overall, they are just about the most perfect stuffed dogs imaginable.
Their perfect if you can't have a real dog, which I couldn't untill one month ago when I found out I was getting a real Lab puppy. Even when she gets here, these dogs will still be special. A real Lab doesn't usauly get to sleep in the bed.

The Cutest Cuddliest Puppy Ever
This Black Lab puppy is so cute and cuddly! :-) It's very realistic looking, and great for any age. Its fur is so smooth and soft and is a cozy addition to any household whether you have kids or not. Plus the fact that this dog is made so well that if you have children, it's a great dog to cuddle with and take anywhere, and the stitching and fabric is still in great condition even after hours of hugging or lugging from place to place. Overall a great soft cuddly friend for anyone! :-)

Better than the real thing
This is a wonderful dog. I think every kid should have one. This is so much fun, and it is extremely durable. It is educational, too. You can practice dog ownership on it. Although it is named Likerish, I call mine Robert. I gave a stuffed animal just like mine to one of my friends and she loved it. If you can't have a real Lab, this Animal Alley Lickerish is the next best thing. I recently got a smaller version of this dog, I say a daughter. I call her Elizabeth. I don't think that it is a waste, or that it's just another stuffed animal. I do think that it's just another Animal Alley dog, but "just another Animal Alley dog" isn't a bad thing. Animal Alleys are special. One more thing. Isn't the name supposed to be spelled Licorice?

So Cute
I was so happy when I pulled this out of the box to wrap it for my 7 year old daughter. What a cute stuffy! So real looking! Had a hard time wrapping it back up and wanted to keep it for myself! PS my 9 month old daughter who helped me wrap it loved it too!

A wonderful true to life Black Labrador to love
I got Lickerish at the same time I ordered the brown labrador from Amazon. I could not resist both of them. Up until last July, I had a black and "brown" labrador, but now only have the "brown" labrador. I miss Patsy, my black labrador, and find anything I can on black labs to honor her life and her memory. Even though Patsy was 14, it was still very difficult to let her go. I still cry when I think of her, but holding this dog helps me get by. I put the dog on a chair and once, when walking by quickly, thought it was Patsy on the chair and did a double take. The toy is very lifelike. ... Read more

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loud
This toy was a big hit with my 4-year-old on Easter morning, but he's not exactly soft and cuddly, since the insides hold the mechanics and the batteries. There's supposed to be a sensor under his chin, to make him bark when you scratch him, but I can't find any. When you wave your hand in front of his face, he moves his head and barks. Difficult for my child to get this feature to work, but easier for me. I guess the ultimate measure of this toy's quality is whether or not your kid likes it, and mine does! ... Read more