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All You Wanted to Know About FurReal Friends

By Dipika Mirpuri, About.com

FurReal Friends from Hasbro have taken the market by storm! Who can resist these ultra cute puppies, kittens and bear cubs which respond to touch and simple commands! In addition to the latest offerings from Hasbro, the LuvCubs, there are several other types of Furreal pets available in the stores today. Want to find out more? Then read on...

  1. FurReal LuvCubs
    These huggable little bear cubs steal your heart away! The little cubs actually change their facial expressions according to their moods. This cub makes a wide range of sounds when you play with it including snorts, coos, giggles and sighs. When it is hungry, it sniffs around for food, thats the time you should put the baby bottle into its mouth. Listen to its slurping sounds while it drinks milk. After its done feeding, pat its back for a baby burp. Oh oh, was that a yawn? Its sleep time little cub! Oh, don't forget the beddy bye hug, and then its off to dreamland. These cubs are available in 4 kinds, Brown Bear , Panda Bear, Polar Bear and the extremely limited Black Bear Edition. It requires 3 “C” batteries (not included). Includes baby bear, bottle and adoption certificate.

  2. Newborn Puppies and Kittens
    These little newborns need your love and attention to thrive. You can wake them up by gently patting and stroking them on their heads. They will sleepily look around and open their eyes. On playing with them they wake up more and become lively and full of fun. When playtime is over, they fall asleep once again! The newborn puppy comes in Black, Brown and Tan/White. The newborn kitten comes in grey and white & marmalade.

  3. Go Go My Walking Pup
    This realistic little pup that actually behaves like a real puppy is awesome! You can call its name and it responds by walking towards you. There are detailed instructions provided on how to make the pup do different things like wag its tail, go around in circles, be a guard dog, and to stay in one place. Just like the real thing, this little puppy wags her tail, growls when angry, whimpers when upset and more! Includes special dog hairbrush, bandana and adoption certificate. Comes in White and Cream colors.

  4. Puppy
    This cute little puppy sits, lies down and loves to be fed. If you play with him, it makes his day! Give him a special doggy bone and he's in heaven! But beware .. if you upset him, he may actually growl at you. Equipped with a special sensor in his back, he knows when you pet him, and he starts to beg. Comes in various breeds and colors.

  5. Cat
    This cute little cat was the first Furreal friend to be made. If you stroke her, it makes her very happy indeed! She arches her back in response to your touch on her soft fur. But beware .. if you pull her tail, she may snap at you. Stroke her cheek and she purrs and leans into you. Equipped with a special sensor , she knows when you stroke her. Comes in various breeds and colors.

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