With his nose up attentively and tail poised mid-wag, Melissa & Doug's Basset Hound could almost be mistaken for the real thing. Covered in soft, dense plush and stuffed fully enough to stand upright on his short legs, this realistic canine features an authentic three color coat, detailed hues on the face, a leathery nose and bright, shiny eyes.
— Five of 43 retailers told TDmonthly during a May 2010 survey on plush and puppets that Melissa & Doug supplies their best-selling plush.