Top Toy for 2008 is FurReal Friends Biscuit My Lovin Pup

I love animals and have had a pet for as long as I can remember. Yet for some families, that's just not possible. If it's getting harder to say no to your child's request for a pet, then Fur Real Friends Biscuit, My Lovin Pup by Hasbro may just be the perfect gift idea.

This cute, plush animal is a newcomer to the FurReal Friends product line of toy pets. This engaging and interactive toy pet is ready to keep your child busy for hours without any special setup required. Biscuit comes with a collar, tag, brush, dog bone and adoption certificate. He nods, whimpers, barks, wags his tail and more and is very convincing with his mannerisms.

For even more realism, Biscuit is capable of recognizing your child's voice and knows six commands including sit, speak and lie down. I think one of the cutest tricks is when Biscuit shakes hands on demand. My newphew likes when Biscuit sits up and begs the best of all of his tricks.

A Few Things to consider

There is no doubt that Fur Real Friends Biscuit is an appealing toy with pleading eyes and a coat that is soft to the touch. At nearly two feet in height, this oversized plush toy may be difficult for smaller children to carry around. This doesn't mean a small child won't fully enjoy this interactive pet, but this is certainly something to think about. Biscuit also requires 6 D batteries, which you will need to remember to pick up since they are not included in the box.

Biscuit and How He Works

Nine sensors help Biscuit to interact with a child based on movement, touch and voice. For example, if Biscuits left paw is touched, he will raise his paw to shake hands with you. To get Biscuit to bark simply give him the command "speak." And if something is waved in front of the sensor in his forehead, he will respond by flinching, sneezing or blinking.

Biscuit My Lovin Pup will choose various interaction modes based upon how much interaction he is receiving. For example, he will enter a hangout mode after a period of time without direct interaction. After a further period of non-interaction, he will lay down and go into sleep mode.

With his sophisticated sensors and realistic behaviors, it's easy to understand why Biscuit is widely recognized as the most innovative toy of the year. With both sounds and movements that are true-to-life, FurReal Friends Biscuit My Lovin Pup is sure to become your child's new best friend.