Barney The Beagle

By PBC International
Price $29.95
Age 3+

Part of what makes Barney The Beagle so enjoyable is how thoroughly he captures the spirit of what real dogs would say if they could talk. Another factor is the sheer adorableness of his playful puppy voice. As he wiggles and walks across the floor, Barney unleashes a stream of words full of adulation for his master, mingled with funny little details about his day. This goes on for a full 60 seconds at a time, triggered by squeezing the ON/OFF button on Barney's front paw. The hilarious, run-at-the-mouth enthusiasm this walking, talking 14-inch animatronic plush toy expresses makes kids every bit as excited as their new canine companion. Kids' reactions include wide-eyed amazement and enormous smiles accompanied by verbal responses of their own, a playful, joyous dialogue that unfolds between child and dog. Barney comes packaged in a colorful, reusable dog house play box.