The 7 Best FurReal Friends

Editor's Notes

October 15, 2026, by Ezvid Wiki Admin:

None of the picks from the 2020 version of this list remain. Hasbro still owns the furReal name, but since 2024 the furReal pets in toy aisles have come from Just Play, which makes them under licence. Cuddles My Giggly Monkey, Cubby the Curious Bear, Mama Josie the Kangaroo and the rest are Hasbro-era toys that are no longer made, and the few copies still around are leftover stock.

The new list starts with furReal Maggie the Cow, a walking, bottle-drinking Highland calf that was one of the top new plush toys of 2025. We added two big newcomers, furReal Snuggles the Sloth and furReal Gabby the Tiger, plus the tumbling furReal Coco the Panda, two inexpensive leash pups and the tiny furReal Newborns Kitty.

We stopped at seven. Peanut the Playful Monkey, the closest thing to the old giggly monkey, drew too many owner reports of broken legs and toys that quit working for us to recommend it, and several other current models are near-copies of these picks.

A word for parents of toddlers: every pick is graded 4 and up by at least one seller, and some run on button cells. Go by the age on the box, and keep spare batteries locked away.

November 23, 2020:

In this update we removed Daisy Plays-With-Me, Li'l Big Paws Sneezy Kiki, My Magical Unicorn, and Piper, My Dancing Penguin due to availability concerns.

For those who want to play with a whole family, we added Mama Josie the Kangaroo, who comes with three joeys who all have matching accessories.

We also added Poopalots Big Wags, who can be walked on a leash and will poop little plastic pellets your child can scoop up. This is a great choice for kids who want pets but can't have them, or as a way to introduce your child to the responsibility of owning a real live animal.

Finally, we also added North the Sabertooth Kitty and Jake My Jumping Yorkie, who both respond to being cuddled with adorable noises of satisfaction.

October 29, 2019:

Stuffed animals are a beloved toy in many a household with small children, but why not take things to the next level with a pretend furry friend that actually interacts with you by singing, dancing, wiggling, cuddling, hugging, and more? Enter FurReal Friends, which can engage with children by way of hundreds of movements and sounds. Our list features ones in a variety of designs from common house pets like dogs and cats to fantastical creatures like unicorns and dragons. Each comes with a fun accessory, to boot, like a baby bottle, a rattle, or another toy.

Joining the list today is Cubby the Curious Bear, who comes with a cute honeycomb accessory that triples as a treat, a bottle, and a comb, all in one. The main source of his rave reviews, however, is this little guy’s sleep mode: He’ll actually cuddle with your kiddo at bedtime or naptime, as well as play calming lullabies, white noise, and the soothing sounds of the ocean or wind. After five minutes off all of this, he falls still and silent – and hopefully your youngster will be asleep by then as well.

Remaining high on the list is Cuddles My Giggly Monkey, who impressively generates more than 100 responses when you cuddle or tickle her. This includes giggling, sighing, and laughing. She also reacts when you’re holding her upside down or swinging her. She runs on four C batteries, and parents will appreciate her automatic battery-saving mode.

Making a departure today is the Husky pup called Li'l Big Paws DJ Howler, which is unavailable at this time.

When you're choosing a FurReal Friend, be sure the toy is age appropriate for your child, based on the manufacturer's specified guidelines, and always keep a close eye on little ones for a safe playtime.