1. Puppy grows and knows your name magically grow up to be a full-sized dog in only four days
2. Just as easily, the dog can magically become a puppy again
3. As puppy grows, it learns to know your name, its name and when it is fed or groomed
4. Plus, each can even sing songs using your name
5. Programming CD and accessories are included

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Great X-mas girft for the price

My Daughter had to have this for Christmas this year, She is 7 years old, and loves this puppy, How ever she does not play with it as much as I thought she would, Once the puppy grew to full size, That was it for her, You can however reset the dog so it can grow all over again, The down fall though is once you reset it, you have to re program it all over again with the childs name and so foruth, I think it's a great gift for the price I bought it for 17.99, But there is no way I would pay over 20.00 for this dog, it just doesnt do enough!

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so cute!!!!!!!!

This was a hit at Christmas both with my 5 year old daughter and my husband!! My husband thought this was the best toy out of all the toys our 4 children received. It is especially cute when it talks to our daughter. I thought it was a great value as I paid 17.99 for it! So far she takes it to bed with her every night and spends a considerable amount of time playing With "Molly". My husband programed her very easily in a short amount of time too!

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What a hit!

My 2yr old daughter loves this dog. It's the next best thing next to a real puppy. I was really pleased that the software was able to program my daughters name because her name is uncommon. This toy was the hit of my holiday season. The price was terrific as well.

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The toy is a hude disappointment

I bought this toy for my 5 year old for Christmas. It was the only toy she wanted. We began playing with it, which was fine for a few minutes, and it grew on the first night a couple of inches. The next day we followed the instructions but it wouldn't grow. So we tried again the following 2 days, and still nothing. I did some reading online and learned that this is a common problem. Many other people had the same problem with their puppy growing the first day and never again. I thought others should be aware of this major problem with this toy.

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May be better than the real thing!

If you live in a non-pet inviroment, or your life style does not support care of a living animal, this is a great choice. 6yr old loves her dog. She goes back & forth between 3 households, Taking her "pet" is easy, and no one has noise or other pet problems. Only draw back she wanted a name for the dog that was not on the cd, finally settled for another one. Definately recommend!

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1. Baby can learn A-B-Cs, 1-2-3's and parts of the body, plus sing along to ten favorite songs and games
2. Dog bone collar lights up to the music
3. Features rich music
4. Features sing-a-long songs
5. Fun activities

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This little puppy isn't just cute and cuddly—he's also a great teacher! Babies will love learning the alphabet, numbers, colors and body parts. Features 2 interactive play modes and 10 sing-along songs, including the "Itsy-Bitsy Spider" and "Pat-a-Cake." Requires 3 AA batteries (included). Imported.

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Unhappy with Puppy

Myself and a relative purchased the Puppy as a gift for my son this Charistmas. After both sets of batteries were replaced and the tags pulled off, the toy still didn't work. Do not waste your money on this gift.

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Cute, educational, and affordable

I bought this for my 10 month old. It is bigger than the picture looks. It is very soft and cuddly. The buttons are very sensitive, which makes it easy or your little one to operate. The heart on the dog's chest lights up, which catches my baby's attention. Very educational and perfect for your boy or girl. I recommend this to all parents.

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not so happy

The toy was purchased for a nephew for christmas. Upon receiving it the toy didn't work. I'm sure it would have been fun to play with and very educational for that matter, IF IT WORKED.

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This is the best toy invented

This is the best toy in the market. We got this for our daughter when she was about 2 months. She is now almost a year old and still loves it. Initially, the music distracted her while we changed her diapers and dressed her after her bath.. now its a toy she will tug along everywhere... its a life saver.. it has alot of songs and other voice responses- very educational and entertaining. THe toy iteself is cute and withstands almost everything... car falls, plane rides..stroller outings... baby's tantrums.. baby hugs.. baby kisses... it just very appealing.. we have gifted this toy to over 5 kids- ages 1 month to 2 years.. boys and girls and i have yet to meet a child who doesnt like this toy... even if you don't buy anything else.. buy this.. you will not regret it! :D

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Great toy.

My younger two children really enjoyed this toy and I have just bought another one to give as a gift to a baby we know. Definitely a great toy and great value for your money.

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1. Puppy grows and knows your name magically grow up to be a full-sized dog in only four days
2. Just as easily, the dog can magically become a puppy again
3. As puppy grows, it learns to know your name, its name and when it is fed or groomed
4. Plus, each can even sing songs using your name
5. Programming CD and accessories are included

Customer Review :

Fun and cute!!

Easy to set up, but only if you have the correct CABLE (not included with the puppy).
Once the software is loaded, etc, it's a very nice toy.

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Our five year old LOVES it!

Our five year old got her puppy grows from her wonderful aunt - she has loved it from the start but we ran into a small problem - after day two it wouldn't grow....after some research I found a review from a mom that was having the same problem - she said to change the batteries. We had left the batteries the puppy came with in....there seemed to be nothing wrong with the puppy - it was still interacting with our daughter so we didn't think of changing the batteries...it seems as though the old batteries make the timing of growth off a little/sluggish. We changed the batteries and puppy grew! So...save yourself some time and change the batteries right away - we went through resetting it and pulling our hair out a little before I got on the web and started the search. I also see that there have been issues with the software...we didn't have any problems there. Our daughter loves her "Molly".

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Puppy is puppitastic

I gave it to my 3 yr old granddaughter.. She talks to it & carries it everywhere. Her 5 yr old sister wants one now. Easy to figure out I love that it says her name "Bella" I was very pleased that her name was there to add to puppy vocabulary. Thanks for a GREAT TOY!!!!

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THE USB CORD THATS NOT INCLUDED!

Ok, its a cute toy..but AMAZON claims it comes with the usb cord. IT DOES NOT! it says that it does in the desciption down by the bottom. I too had to explain to my 3 1/2 year old that santa forgot the cord!!!! AMAZON should be sending everyone a cord, dont ya think?? I am reporting it. I unfortunatley dont have that size usb cord (the connection to the dog is fatter tha usual), so to try and buy one that fits should be real fun! Maybe we can all get together and complain to amazon, they are false advertising!!!

Leah C.

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Super Cute and a GREAT toy dog

We bought this for our two and a half year old daughter for Christmas and she LOVES it. It is so cute. She packs it around everywhere.
I had absolutely no problem installing the software and making the puppy know her name and grow. It was easy and fast. Yes, it does take a USB cable but most people have extra ones or you can borrow one from your printer or other device. The whole thing took less then five minutes to program.
I would definitely recommend this toy. It is worth the money.

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1. Puppy grows and knows your name magically grow up to be a full-sized dog in only four days
2. Just as easily, the dog can magically become a puppy again
3. As puppy grows, it learns to know your name, its name and when it is fed or groomed
4. Plus, each can even sing songs using your name
5. Programming CD and accessories are included

Editorial Review :

Getting to know a new friend is fun with the Puppy Grows & Knows Your Name Poodle from Fisher-Price. This interactive toy puppy comes complete with curly white hair, a pink plastic collar, a bone-shaped treat, and a brush. More than that, the puppy actually "grows" over time, and it can be programmed to know your child's name and it's own name (which you pick). With this puppy, children 18 months and up can enjoy having an interactive pet all their own.

What We Think Fun Factor: Durability: (what this means) The Good: Puppy really grows and "learns" new sayings The Bad: Hard body isn't padded beneath the soft fur In a Nutshell: Kids are sure to love having a pet that calls them by name At a Glance Ages: 18 months and older Requires: Windows PC with a CD drive and USB port

Puppy is smallest when you first open the box. (Poodle version shown) View larger.

In four days, puppy is fully grown. (Poodle version shown) View Larger.

Cute, Cuddly, and Easy-to-Program
Before your child adopts this puppy, an adult will need to program the puppy and make sure that four AA batteries are installed. Programming is fast and easy. Simply insert the included CD in your computer's CD-ROM drive, follow the directions to complete installation, and open the user-friendly application. This lets you select your child's name, check the pronunciation, pick a name for your puppy, and upload the data to your puppy using the included USB cable.

Now "Pickles," "Snowball," or "Chi Chi" is ready to meet your child. The first time we touched her back, our puppy wagged her tail and said, "Hi, Tony. How are you? I'm feeling happy today." A few seconds later, she said, "Let's play, Tony." Try sticking the bone in her mouth to hear crunching sounds, or petting her soft fur.

Have Fun Charting Puppy's Growth
Puppy has more to offer than just fun, interactive movements and sayings. Over the course of four days, this puppy actually "grows." Watching the puppy get taller right in front of our eyes quickly won us over. And, unlike a real dog, Puppy Grows and Knows Your Name can go back to being a puppy, so you and your child can watch the growth cycle all over again. Our puppy didn't come with a set of instructions, so we had to figure out her pattern of growth on our own.

The included chart helps kids measure and track the growth of their puppy. Plus, puppy has something new to say each of the four days, which makes it seem like she really is learning as she grows. Part of this learning process includes singing two songs that feature your child's name, which are sure to delight little pet owners.

This puppy is recommended for children as young as 18 months, but younger children, who are sure to love the way puppy speaks right to them, may not be as interested in measuring growth and watching puppy mature. Plus, since Puppy Grows and Knows Your Name is battery powered, she has a hard body underneath her furry coat. We felt that a little more padding would make this her a much more huggable friend.

While the programming CD requires a system running Windows 2000, XP, Vista or higher, the puppy can still be fun even if you use a Mac or don't have a computer. Without programming, the poodle simply calls itself "Puppy" and your child "Friend." And even though a wide variety of names, including David, Geronimo, Sharif, and Zelda, appear in the list of names your puppy recognizes, if your child has a very unusual name, you may not be able to "teach" it to the puppy. Setting the puppy to speak to a "Friend" or "Buddy" instead of using a single name can also be an excellent solution for children who share their puppy with siblings.

Overall, Puppy Grows and Knows Your Name is a great pick for children who love dogs but can't have a live puppy of their own. She's sure to inspire lots of creative interaction, and parents are sure to appreciate that they don't get stuck walking the dog, buying food, and picking up messes.

What's in the Box
Puppy, bone, brush, tape measure, growth chart, birth certificate, 4 AA batteries, USB cable, and programming CD.

Customer Review :

Cute, fun toy...

I bought this for my almost 3 year old daughter for Christmas and it has been a huge hit. She loves dogs anyway, so this gives her her very own to take care of. Since my daughter loves dragging it around, I'm not sure how long it will work properly. She has the carrier also and loves putting her puppy into it. The dog is a bit hard under its soft fur, but we expected that, being the kind of toy that it is. My only disappointment was with the fact that you had to choose one of the dog names off the list/software, and couldn't create one of your own. Thankfully, my daughter was agreeable to almost anything at the time. A cute toy overall.

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Awesome Toy!

My 5 year old daughter received this puppy for Christmas. It is fantastic! She loves playing with it. It keeps her attention and she loves feeding it and hearing it say her name. It does not come with the USB cable but we had one on hand so it worked out great! My daughter loves to watch it grow as well and speak her name. Great gift idea!!

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You do not get a USB to connect the dog to the computer.

I bought this puppy for my two year old niece. I was very disappointed from the start. It came with a CD to download puppy name and child name.
It does not come with the usb connection from dog to computer. So I did not put my nieces name in or the puppy. It kept her attention a few minutes then she was done with it. She tried to cuddle it , but it's too hard. I would have sent it back but it was a birthday present and she had already opened it. Too much for shipping.

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Boring!

I bought this last year for my then 2-year-old son when it first came out for [...] Since I ordered it on Amazon, sending it back would mean losing out on a big chunk of what I paid for it in return shipping, so we just kept it. It was one of the worst toy purchases I have ever made.

The puppy's voice is not very pleasant, in my opinion, and upon loading up the software you'll find that at least 80% of the names available to give your puppy are female names. It's not that big of a deal, but my son wanted his puppy to be a boy and the voice sounds like a boy, so I didn't quite get the lack of male names on the software.

My major gripe is the total lack of variety. On the first day, the puppy says only 2 or 3 different things. As he grows, he says one new thing each day and repeats all the others. It gets extremely repetitive very fast. The bone and brush (if you can manage to not lose them) are fun at first because the puppy says something specifically about the item, but the bone is tricky to get in the right spot. You have to push it against his nose more than put it in his mouth. Still, it made my son giggle quite a bit when the puppy burped the first few times after having the bone.

The growing aspect is also lacking. It does not grow as much as you're led to believe. A few inches is about it. And due to all the mechanical parts that make this puppy tick, it is hard as a rock and not cuddly in any way. My son used to try to drag him around the house and it's just silly seeing him drag this heavy, stiff animal around.

He did enjoy him the first few days, but now the puppy is lucky to get his attention once every few weeks. I cringe every time I think of all the other quality toys I could have gotten him for what I paid for this. Not recommended!

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You have to remember that it is a toy......

This was one of the Amazon "bargains" of the day - and thought 11 year old granddaughter would like it. Wasn't exactly sure what it did, etc. but she loves stuffed animals......and this dog is just too cute!!!! As people came to her house, I kept saying - look at this dog - and finally everyone said - We Saw The Dog - but, that IS how cute it is!!!!!

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1. The virtual version of the plush animal comes alive online in webkinz world when activated with the special given code
2. When you register your pet you can care for it as if it were a real pet
3. The German shepherd is a loyal, strong and brave dog
4. It is unique as there is something different that appeals to everyone
5. Webkinz World is updated every two weeks so be sure to visit frequently to see what is new and exciting for you to explore

Editorial Review :

Meet the Webkinz, lovable plush pets with a secret code that lets you enter Webkinz World. With it, you enter Webkinz World where you care for your virtual pet, answer trivia, earn KinzCash, and play the best kids games on the net! Learning and loving awaits a new Webkinz or Lil' Kinz owner. These velvety-soft plush pets are made for hugs!

Customer Review :

Adorable!

I had never bought a Webkinz before but my granddaughter wanted one for her birthday and I ended up buying two, the German Shepherd and a Lab.
I was impressed with the Shepherd, it is soft and touchable and has the cutest face. My granddaughter grabbed it up right away and fell in love with it. We haven't been on the website yet so I'm not sure how that will go, but we look forward to it. They are a little pricey, but so far they definitely have brought a smile to a child and I think that is what it is all about. Nice product.

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cute dog

Webkinz was received sooner than estimated. Very cute but had to give the dog a boy name, would not accept the name of MONA.

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Webkinz German Shepherd

My Grandson has wanted this German Shepherd for several months, we found it on Amazon, and he loves it!

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Great toy!

My son loves this particular WebKinz- it is very lifelike in it's features and the shipping was quick. We are very satisfied.

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We Love Webkinz!

Not only huggably soft and lovable, but comes with a code to enter the wonderful online world of Webkinz and create a pet; play fun and educational games to earn points to feed and stylishly clothe and accessorize your beloved pet, as well as furnish its cozy, ultramodern home. Too many and diverse games to grow bored anytime soon!


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