Product Description

This ultra-realistic FurReal pup is the perfect first pet for any little girl or boy. Biscuit responds to you and obeys six different commands: sit, lie down, sit up, beg and speak. He'll also give you a paw when you ask if he wants a treat. Biscuit's soft, cuddly fur and puppy-dog eyes will instantly win you over. Sitting pup measures 21" tall. Requires six "D" batteries, not included.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #5793 in Toys & Games
• Brand: Hasbro
• Model: 77698
• Released on: 2008-09-07
• Dimensions: 24.50" h x 19.83" w x 14.75" l, 11.55 pounds

Features

• Playtime is going to the dogs and this playful pooch is leading the charge! The lovable mutt features voice recognition, obeying six commands, including, “Sit”, “Speak”, and “Lie down”
• Tell your furry friend to give you his paw and he’ll raise his right or left paw ask him if he wants a treat, and he’ll nod and whimper to let you know he’s ready for his dog “bone”
• Biscuit my lovin’ pup pet will even “shake” at your command, lifting his paw to your hand or sit up and beg, just like a real pup
• Biscuit my lovin’ pup pet wags his tail and barks, too, to let you know he’s ready to play
• Use the special adoption certificate to register your pet online and ensure that you and this adorable pup will be friends forever pup pet comes with collar, tag, brush, dog “bone” and adoption certificate

Amazon.com Review
Get ready to welcome a fun-loving furry friend into your house when you adopt Biscuit My Lovin Pup, one of the FurReal Friends by Hasbro. This oversized puppy responds to affectionate touches, voice commands, and motion with playful barks and realistic movements. Kids aged five and up are sure to love having a puppy of their very own.

Biscuit uses sensors to respond to your child's voice and touch. View larger.

With his large size and soft fur, Biscuit is an instant favorite. View larger.

What We Think Fun Factor: Durability: (what this means) The Good: Soft, life-like plush pup responds to voice commands The Bad: Large size makes him tough to carry In a Nutshell: Biscuit is a fun, lovable addition to the family At a Glance Ages: 5 and up Requires: 6 D batteries

Make a New Friend
This oversized plush puppy has a soft coat and glossy, pleading eyes, just like a real dog. Get ready to start interpreting three different barks and a whole range of movements that are playful and affectionate. With a real collar, a bone-shaped treat to share, and a brush for smoothing out his silky fur, Biscuit is ready to settle into your house. He'll quickly start wagging his tail and making happy puppy noises. An adoption certificate is included to make kids feel like real pet owners.

Before Biscuit is ready for a fun day with your child, an adult will need to use a Philips head screwdriver to install six "D" cell batteries (not included). The battery compartment is neatly hidden behind a Velcro closure on the pup's stomach.

Getting to Know Your Puppy
Nine sensors allow Biscuit to respond when you pet him or issue a voice command. Kids will enjoy the contented sounds he makes when they pet his back and the discovery that if they hold a hand on his back he will lay down, if he is sitting, or sit up, if he is already laying down. Sensors in his nose and mouth prompt him to sniff when his nose is petted or chomp on his treat. Touch his left paw, and he will raise it to shake. A unique photo sensor in Biscuit's forehead prompts him to flinch, blink, or sneeze when you wave something in front of him.

Take a peek at the back of the bone-shaped tag on his collar to see all the commands he knows. You can ask him to "sit," "lie down," or "speak." He even knows how to shake and will nod or move his paws in excitement when you ask, "Do you want a treat?" Like any voice recognition technology, Biscuit can be tricked by background noise or speech that is unclear. You may want to help younger children practice speaking the commands loudly, clearly, and distinctly, so they are not disappointed by his confusion.

Playing Options
Based on how much attention you are paying to him, Biscuit cycles through different modes. After a few moments of non-activation, Biscuit enters hangout mode. In this mode, he will move his head a little, whine, or bark to grab your attention. After a few minutes in hangout mode, he'll lay down and go to sleep. Thanks to his photo sensor, he will go to sleep faster in a darkened room. If the lights suddenly come on when he's been asleep in a dark room, he'll lift his head and make a mumbling noise.

While the noises he makes when moving betray his mechanical nature, this playful pup has an incredibly realistic look that is sure to have kids grooming him, offering him snacks, and engaging in imaginative play. With so many life-like responses and an irresistible puppy face, Biscuit really lived up to our expectations. His large size coupled with the weight of six "D" batteries could make it tricky for children to carry him around or travel with him, which means that when you head off on family adventures, he'll probably have to stay home, the same way a real dog often does.

What's in the Box
Plush pup, collar, tag, plastic brush, plastic bone, and adoption certificate.

From the Manufacturer
Playtime is going to the dogs and this playful pooch is leading the charge! The lovable mutt features voice recognition, obeying six commands, including, Sit, Speak, and Lie down Tell your furry friend to give you his paw and he’ll raise his right or left paw! Ask him if he wants a treat, and he’ll nod and whimper to let you know he’s ready for his dog bone. BISCUIT MY LOVIN’ PUP pet will even shake at your command, lifting his paw to your hand—or sit up and beg – just like a real pup! Feed him his dog bone and he’ll sniff it before chomping away on it. Moving his head and ears and even blinking his eyes, this sweet sidekick is sure to become your new best friend. BISCUIT MY LOVIN’ PUP pet wags his tail and barks, too, to let you know he’s ready to play! Use the special adoption certificate to register your pet online and ensure that you and this adorable pup will be friends forever! Pup pet comes with collar, tag, brush, dog bone and adoption certificate.

Customer Reviews

Biscuit, Your "FurReal" Dog - Expensive, But Still A Good Toy
Watch Video Here: http://www.amazon.com/review/R1CA1YYI3Y733F Fur Real Friends Biscuit My Lovin Pup is a very fun robotic dog. Unlike most dogs, this one actually listens to you when you give a command, and that's without you having to offer it treat after treat! True, there are other robotic toys on the market that are less expensive. But this is the only toy that I've seen that actually comes close to acting like a real dog. Granted, it's not going to fool anybody, because it's obviously a mechanical toy. But it's real enough that kids will be able to play with it like a real dog. And kids who can't have a real dog because of allergies will appreciate the good things about Biscuit and probably ignore his flaws. It moves and reacts to your commands smoothly and it's pretty hard not to smile when you see it in action. That alone will be reason enough for many people to buy it this year.

The holidays make us buy some strange products. I like to research every gift I give, and test them where possible. If it's not as good as advertised I can return it and save the recipient the hassle of having to exchange it. This is one gift that is bound to please, particularly during those holiday parties where groups of kids are wrecking havoc on your home or searching for something to play with.

When the package first arrived, I was surprised by how large the box is. I thought there might be a lot of empty space, but the dog is sitting there staring blankly ahead when you open up the box. Clearly, that's another difference between biscuit and other toys I've seen: this dog is much bigger than any other robotic animal I know of.

Obviously, many kids want dogs and not all of them can have one. This is clearly a lot less work than a real dog. Similarly, many will see this toy and want it, despite the fact that not all parents are going to spend this kind of money on a toy. This is clearly too much to spend on a *surprise gift* if you're not sure whether your kid wants one. But this product will end up on a lot of wish-lists.

One thing the video shows is that there are mechanical sounds to Biscuit moving. They do start to grate on you after a while. Also, there is a lag between when you speak the command and Biscuit follows. So it's not always clear whether or not he heard you. I have to review some other similar toys to know how this stacks up. You will have to see for yourself whether those things are minor to you or not.

PROS:
+ Probably the largest, most realistic robotic dog you can buy
+ Dog responds with great reactions to 7 standard commands and questions, including:
----- lie down
----- give me a paw (one of the cutest!)
----- shake
----- sit
----- do you want a treat? (guess what his answer is :-D)
----- speak
----- sit up and BEG! (I love being able to tell him that!)
+ Commands are all listed on the back of his collar, so younger kids can learn them easily
+ If you command him to do something he's already doing, he will give you that confused look real dogs do - You have to see this to appreciate it!
+ Dog also responds to touch with numerous sensors around his body, including touch sensors on his nose, head, ears, back and paw and a light sensor in his forehead
+ The different modes, including Play, Response, and Hangout Mode, provide subtle reactions that make the dog seem even more real
+ Soft plush body means that kids can play with him in comfort, worry free (no sharp edges)
+ Comes with kids accessories, like a collar, brush and a biscuit
+ The included *certificate* gives your kids a sense of ownership, like with a real pet
+ Simple, easy to follow instructions will have him barking in no time!

CONS:
- List price isn't a great value; many will have to search for this on sale this holiday
- Would have been nice if the dog followed you around a little more
- Limited varieties, and only this one in this size; When they make the Rottweiler, I'm in!
- Lag between the time you give the command and when Biscuit follows it
- Some mechanical grinding sounds when Biscuit moves
- Requires 6 D Batteries, that are not included; Seriously? D Batteries? I haven't had to break those out since I retired my boom box from the 80s. Buy some rechargeable batteries and a nice charger, because the price of batteries add up
- Would have been nice if they would have included a standard rechargeable battery pack instead
- Battery pouch is closed by Velcro, which seems like kids could open or rip too easily

THE MODES

Ok, so let's say you're done playing with him and you leave biscuit alone. Eventually he will enter "hangout mode" and seek attention by barking and whimpering. And if you turn out the lights or don't respond, he will eventually go to sleep! There are other subtleties to this you will have to see for yourself. Be advised though, it's probably a good idea not to leave him with the batteries in forever. But it's definitely a nice shock when you turn on the light and see him "wake up" at least the one time!

CONCLUSION

This is a very nice step forward in these types of robotic toys. And if you have a group of kids at your house for the holiday, this could save you some babysitting time. You just have to tune out the barking and your kids will have a ball with him.

The price is definitely a little steep. Plan ahead this holiday, because this toy is bound to be on sale at the major toy retailers and maybe here on Amazon too.

Enjoy!

Amazing Toy Dog - Know Your Child's Interests First
Watch Video Here: http://www.amazon.com/review/R2MX2QC1OGDT03 "Biscuit" is an amazing robotic dog that does six tricks from your vocal commands and has seven 'touch sensitive' spots that do other fun things like, sniff, doggie-moan, bark, snuggle, etc. Perfect for the child (aged 5-8) that cannot have a real pet. There is a mechanical sound whenever he moves and I'm not sure he would survive a few drops down the stairwell, but he will certainly entertain any child for hours. The best way to go is to know your child's attention span for this kind of toy. But, "Biscuit" is still amazing.

Not as cute in real life - some nice features
I have had it with electronic pets - we have way too many. However, with that said, I think they finally got it right with the mechanics on this one. On some of the cheap fur real pets ((Fur Real Friends Teacup Pups - Yorkie) the mechanics are so noisy that they really detract from the realness. In this case, not too noisy. However, not exactly realistic either.

Here's what we like:
1) Lots of sensors - almost everywhere you touch makes him respond
2) Love the fact that he lifts his paw to shake - too cute
3) He makes just the right volume - he sounds pretty close to the real thing
4) He is not too bony
5) You could replace his collar and bone when they get lost with a real dog collar/toy - I can't see how they won't get lost, considering

Here's what we don't like:
1) He is not as cute out of the box. The eyes on the one we've played with aren't as open as the dog pictured (the fur covers them up quite a bit).
2) Also the mouth does not fully close, the teeth aren't as realistic as the dog I linked above, and his fur is really pretty cheap and obviously fake considering the nice stuffed toys with much more realistic fur we've picked up for very little money. Maybe they were trying to keep cost down.
3) His paws are hard plastic (bottoms). I think they could have covered them with rubber, which would have been more realistic and less likely to break.
4) Only 1 color and breed option (although, if you notice my pic, IMHO they picked the best!)
5) My 4 yo has a hard time speaking clearly (and slowly!) enough to reliably get him to follow commands.
6) All he does as far as big movements are sit, lay down, shake hands, move his head, ears, eyes, and mouth - and whimper - so play is really limited - this is too big to pick up and carry around with you but too small to be a "real" lab, so... um... what do you do with him, really?

That said - he is clearly going to be on a lot of kids' must-have lists, and he is really, really, really endearing for a good 15 minutes. However, if he's not on their list - don't buy him on a whim. I expect in a year Craigslist will be saturated with these.