The 7 Best FurReal Friends
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Seven current furReal pets, made by Just Play since 2024, compared by size, tricks, batteries and age grade. Maggie the Feed & Follow Cow leads. When users buy our independently chosen editorial selections, we may earn commissions to help fund the Wiki.
Every current furReal pet here is graded 4 and up by at least one seller, and some run on button cells, so parents of toddlers should check the box. These interactive plush pets move, make sounds and respond to touch, bottles and treats. Just Play has made them under license from Hasbro since 2024.
Editor's Notes
November 4, 2026, by Ezvid Wiki Editors:
This pass checked each pick against Just Play's own product text and corrected several details: Coco sits up when petted and holds a separate bamboo shoot, the Newborns Kitty comes with a brush rather than a rattle and responds to head pats, and Just Play now sells a furReal pony, Penny. We also dropped an unconfirmed button-cell claim for the Walk-A-Lots Frenchie, added Health Canada and the EU to the recall check, and quoted Toy Book editor James Zahn on Coco.
October 15, 2026, by Ezvid Wiki Editors:
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.
Earlier notes
November 23, 2020, by Luke Perrotta:
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, by Karen Bennett:
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.
Which furReal Pets Are Current?
Some still turn up as leftover or secondhand stock, often at collector prices.
FurReal Friends began in 2002 at Tiger Electronics (Austin Chronicle), became a Hasbro line and was renamed furReal in 2017 (Wikipedia). In January 2023, Hasbro named Just Play its worldwide master toy licensee for the brand, and Just Play's first furReal pets reached stores in 2024 (Licensing International). Hasbro still owns the name.
That means the pets sold new today are Just Play designs. The main lines are the larger interactive plush pets (Maggie the Feed & Follow Cow, Gabby the Grow & Roar Tiger, Coco the Tumbling Panda, Snuggles the Smiling Sloth, Peanut the Playful Monkey and Penny the Feed & Prance Pony), the leash pups (Walk-A-Lots, Wag-a-Lots and Poop-a-Lots), and the small Newborns, Handfuls and My Minis (Toy World). Maggie has the strongest track record: Circana counted her among the top three new plush toys of 2025 (The Toy Book), and she was a Plush Toy of the Year finalist (Gifts & Decorative Accessories).
Hasbro-era favorites such as Cuddles My Giggly Monkey, Torch My Blazing Dragon and the Butterscotch and S'mores ponies are discontinued. Some still turn up as leftover or secondhand stock, often at collector prices.
Toddlers, Age Grades And Batteries
Parents often ask which furReal pets are best for toddlers. The honest answer is that none of the current ones is sold as a toddler toy. Just Play grades every pet on this list for ages 4 and up. A few European stores list Snuggles the Smiling Sloth for 3 and up, still with the usual warning that small parts make it unsuitable for children under 3. Under federal law, toys for children under 3 can't contain small parts (16 CFR 1501), so a 4-and-up grade usually means bottles, treats or other pieces a toddler could choke on. If you have a 3-year-old who is gentle and supervised, the age call is yours; for a younger child, an ordinary plush toy without batteries is the safer pick.
Batteries matter too. The bigger pets take AA cells, but the Newborns run on AG13 button cells, and store listings for the Walk-A-Lots Frenchie disagree on whether it takes AAA cells or button cells. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission says a swallowed button or coin battery can burn through a child's throat in as little as two hours (CPSC). Toys with button cells must have a battery door that takes a screwdriver or coin to open, so close it fully after every change and lock spare cells away.
Sizes, Tricks And Everyday Care
Size and price go together. Of the picks here, the Newborns are the smallest, at about 6 inches, and cost the least. The leash pups stand about 8 inches tall and roll along flat floors. The big interactive pets stand 10 to 15 inches and add feeding, sleeping and sensors, with 50 to more than 100 sound-and-motion reactions.
Choose by the trick your child will enjoy most: walking (Maggie, the Walk-A-Lots pups), feeding and cleanup (Poop-a-Lots), acrobatics (Coco), growing (Gabby) or simple cuddling (Snuggles, the Newborns). Pet-care play can be a gentle way to talk about what a real animal would need each day, without promising that a toy prepares a child for one.
Most of the bigger furReal pets ship in a try-me mode for the store shelf. Slide the switch to on at home, and back to off after play to save batteries. James Zahn, editor-in-chief of The Toy Book, makes the same point in a November 2025 review of Coco for The Toy Insider: a grown-up should check the switch before play. He calls himself "notoriously hard on electronic pets" and says Coco won him over the first time he played with her. An adult should change the batteries; take them out if the toy will sit unused for months. The fur covers motors and electronics, so wipe it with a damp cloth, keep the toy dry and never put it in a washing machine. Neither the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission nor Health Canada lists a recall for furReal or Just Play.
How we researched this
We compared more than 30 interactive pet toys, including 15 current and older furReal models. We found no manual online for any of the seven picks, so we read Just Play's product pages for Maggie, Snuggles, Gabby, Coco and the Poop-a-Lots Pug, its German press release for Gabby, and retailer copies of the maker's text for the Walk-A-Lots Frenchie and the Newborns Kitty. Toy-industry coverage mattered most: The Toy Foundation's Toy of the Year finalists, The Toy Book's sales figures and James Zahn's review of Coco for The Toy Insider. On November 4, 2026, the CPSC and Health Canada recall databases showed nothing for furReal or Just Play; the only furReal recall we found was Europe's 2022 recall of Hasbro's Fuzzalots lamb.
Sources (23)
- Licensing International: Hasbro selects Just Play as master toy licensee for furReal
- Wikipedia: FurReal Friends
- The Toy Book: State of the Industry Q&A with Just Play
- Gifts & Decorative Accessories: 2026 Toy of the Year finalists
- Toys n Playthings: toy tester, Just Play furReal
- CPSC: button cell and coin battery safety standard (Reese's Law)
- CPSC: toy safety business guidance
- eCFR: 16 CFR part 1501, small parts
- CPSC recalls
- Austin Chronicle: Tech Toys, 2002 (FurReal Friends from Tiger Electronics)
- Toy World: Just Play launches furReal interactive pet toys (2024)
- The Toy Book: The Toy Foundation's 2026 Toy of the Year finalists
- The Toy Insider: James Zahn's expert review of furReal Coco the Tumbling Panda
- Just Play: furReal Maggie the Feed & Follow Cow
- Just Play: furReal Snuggles the Smiling Sloth
- Just Play: furReal Gabby the Grow & Roar Tiger
- Just Play Europe: Gabby the Grow & Roar Tiger press release, German (PDF)
- Just Play: furReal Coco the Tumbling Panda
- Just Play: furReal Poop-a-Lots Pug
- Totally Toys: furReal Penny the Feed & Prance Pony
- EU Safety Gate alert A12/01703/22: furReal Fuzzalots (via RecallEurope)
- Health Canada: recalls and safety alerts search, furReal
- RTL: Mytoys recalls Hasbro's furReal Fuzzalots lamb (German)
Frequently asked questions
Who makes furReal toys now?
Just Play, under a worldwide licence from Hasbro announced in January 2023. Hasbro still owns the brand, and Just Play's furReal pets have been on sale since 2024.
What are the most popular furReal pets for toddlers?
None of the current furReal pets is graded for toddlers. Just Play rates them 4 and up, and some have small parts or button cells. A few European stores list Snuggles the Smiling Sloth for 3 and up, but follow the age on the box.
Are the old furReal Friends, like Cuddles or the ponies, still made?
No. Hasbro-era pets such as Cuddles My Giggly Monkey, Cubby the Curious Bear and the Butterscotch and S'mores ponies are discontinued. Any you find new are leftover stock.
What batteries do furReal pets take?
The larger pets take four AA batteries; Maggie and Snuggles come with them, Gabby and Coco don't. The small Newborns use three AG13 button cells, which are included. Listings for the Walk-A-Lots Frenchie disagree, so check its box.
Have any furReal toys been recalled?
Not in the U.S. or Canada. Neither the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission nor Health Canada listed a furReal or Just Play recall when we checked on November 4, 2026. In Europe, Hasbro's furReal Fuzzalots lamb was recalled in 2022 over a small carrot-shaped bottle; that toy isn't on this list.
Is there a current furReal pony or unicorn?
Yes. Just Play now sells furReal Penny the Feed & Prance Pony, a walking pony that drinks from a bottle, much like Maggie the cow. We didn't find a current unicorn; the furReal unicorns sold before were Hasbro models and are discontinued.
