Barbie is a cultural phenomenon, and since we’re a wonderfully dog-crazed culture, it simply wouldn’t be right for Barbie to be dogless. (Is it right for anyone to be dogless?) We know Barbie cares about animals: she happens to be a veterinarian, on top of her many other careers. The “Barbie Forever Barbie Doll with Tanner the Dog” came on the scene back in 2006, and Tanner the yellow Lab is so lovable and certainly unique in the realm of toys and dolls. The set accessories include Barbie, Tanner the Lab, a leash, a dog bowl for food, a kibble box, a few dog toys, and some other interesting pieces we’ll dive into.

The attraction of Tanner the Dog centers primarily on his poop. That’s right! You can feed Tanner his dog food, and with a push of his tail, he poops away that very food. Barbie comes with a magnetic pooper scooper, as well as a waste receptacle, which Barbie opens with a teeny foot pedal. We applaud you, Mattel. Genius! We’re teaching our kids to love dogs and take care of them. It’s important to feed our pets, walk them, play with them, and clean up after them. This toy set makes that chore fascinating and fun.

The set became known as “Pooper-Scooper Barbie,” and that is fine by us here at Wag! It’s all part of the dog owning responsibility, and there’s no sense in hiding the reality of things. Tanner was a hit, and to purchase this beloved Barbie pair today, you might have to pay quadruple and beyond the original price. But we give it four paws up and five star-quality tail wags for sure. There’s also a “Potty Training Taffy” duo, which doesn’t seem to be in such high demand and, therefore, falls a little cheaper on the market.

For more Barbie play that includes dogs, there’s the “Barbie Walk & Potty Pup.” With this one, an unnamed puppy may be wound up and actually walks with a simple tug of its leash! Mattel left the dog name up to you, though! It poops and also comes with a little broom and scooper. Further, you might even come across the “Barbie Puppy Mobile” and the “Barbie Strollin’ Pups Playset.” Barbie loves dogs just like we do, so naming your pooch after her and her many friends is a fantastic idea! She’s such a stylish dog-lover, and her world contains a multitude of names that might be the pawfect selection for your fluffy pal.