Folkmanis Puppet Black Lab Puppy

by Folkmanis

Product Features

• Product Type: Puppets & Puppet Theaters

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 20 x 4 x 9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.7 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• ASIN: B00000K4BI
• Item model number: 2274
• Our recommended age: 6 years and up
• Manufacturer recommended age: 3 years and up
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #71,893 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)

Product Description

Editorial Review

Bow... wow! The Labrador retriever is the most popular dog in North America and, based on this realistic plushy fellow, it's easy to see why. Measuring 20 inches from ears to tail, he has black shiny fur that feels like silken velvet, weighted ears and paws for lifelike feel, and a face to melt your heart. The best part of all is that he's more than just an adorable face--he's a puppet, too. A great companion for anyone at all, this doggone good toy is destined to be a favorite. His tag provides interesting facts about the breed and a cute short story called "The Lab's Coat." This puppet is a 1999 Parents' Choice recommended toy. --Melissa Wilson

Product Description

This wiggly little fellow can plant your face with puppy kisses and cock his head with curiosity. Our cuddly puppy features a soft velvety coat, realistically weighted ears and tail, and satiny pink tongue.

Movable mouth

FACTS OF INTEREST

• Labrador retrievers are descended from dogs used by fishermen who settled in eastern Canada on the Labrador coast.
• Labrador retrievers are descended from dogs used by fishermen who settled in eastern Canada on the Labrador coast.
• Labs are also trained as hunting dogs and for police work. Many labs are guide and service dogs for the disabled.
• The Labrador is the most popular dog in North America. More than 125,000 are registered every year with the American Kennel Club.

See all Product Description

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful, inexpensive puppet, November 19, 2005

By 

Jessica Durbin (Streator, IL United States) - See all my reviews
(VINE VOICE)   

Amazon Verified Purchase

This review is from: Folkmanis Puppet Black Lab Puppy (Toy)

This is a soft, huge hand puppet. I love it! And for the price (19.99) I feel it is an awesome deal. When you put it on your hand, it really looks like you are holding a live puppy. My 4 1/2 year old will get this for christmas this year and my only regret is that I can't find one (of similar price/quality) for his sister, because I'm certain this is a present that they will fight over.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Pongo in disguise, now in puppet form., January 25, 2012

By 

Armando N. Roman (Hillsboro, OR) - See all my reviews
(TOP 1000 REVIEWER)    (VINE VOICE)   

= Durability:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:3.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Folkmanis Puppet Black Lab Puppy (Toy)

Folkmanis' puppets are some of the best you can get, and this Labrador is no exception. My daughter got one of these for Christmas since my brother has a Labrador that she loves to play with. While I still think their Galapagos Tortoise is the best, this guy definitely ranks in the top 5 of Folkmanis puppets because of how expressive you can make him. Kids who love dogs will go nuts over this, and if you like to read stories while using puppets to make them come to life, I can't think of any better dog puppets.

The Lab is pretty big, and an absolute steal at the price it's going for. How often do you see stuffed animals half this size going for the same price? He's super soft, the legs and ears are all floppy, moving around a lot when you move the dog back and forth to 'walk'. The hole for your hand is on his stomach and not too big or small, so kids and adults can use it without any trouble. What I liked the most is that the inside of the mouth doesn't have any cardboard or stiff materials to have the mouth keep one shape. If you've ever seen The Muppet Show, you'll know Kermit's trademark grumpy face where he scrunches his mouth up. Thanks to the mouth design here, you can do that with the dog too! It looks hilarious since the dog looks more shocked and disgusted than anything. While it's suggested for kids 6+, there's nothing that could hurt any younger kids here. My one complaint, and this is something odd to say about Folkmanis, is that the quality control on these dogs seems a little off. The one my daughter got has its right eye engulfed by the fur around it, making the poor thing look like a pirate dog or something. Others I've seen in stores have the nose lopsided or upside down, and I've seen one or two where the stuffing looked like it could've been better. If you have a store nearby that carries these, check around for a good one if you can. But chances are that most kids won't care about imperfections like these as long as the puppet's fun...which it is!

Hopefully in the coming months we'll be getting a few more Folkmanis puppets for storytelling and just playing around. My daughter loves having this Labrador around and she still plays with him on a regular basis.