This year my granddaughter wanted a black toy dog from Santa, so I took a chance and ordered one. Actually it wasn't what she wanted and we planned to bring it back. THEN IT COMES. Her mother and father couldn't stop hugging him. It's complete softness and comfort. Douglas will never go back to the toy store. He was a 5 star hit under the Christmas tree on Christmas morning and now everyone is hugging Douglas. In my daughter's words, "All the fun and beauty of a black Lab without a shedding or housebreaking." Definitely worth the cost of this amazing comforting hug.