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Russell the Dream Sheepdog Review & Giveaway

Monday 6 October 2014 in , , - 140 comments

RRP: £34.99

Russell the Dream Sheepdog | Review 

Recently Ethan and I were sent the lovely Russell the Dream Sheepdog to review. Russell (if you haven't already heard all about him and his greatness to get children to sleep) is an adorable cuddly toy dog that features a soft changing warm glow in his chest. His glow gently lights up and alternates between a calming green and blue colour display. Which if your child is anything like mine, really helps little ones fall nicely to sleep, all by themselves!

Better still Russell has a voice recorder so us parents can create a personalised recording of ourselves or even record favourite songs or stories. Adam had a go at recording a little something for Ethan but lets just say it wasn't particularly calming (men, eh?!). So we've now recorded Ethans favourite lullaby on to Russell - which has gone down an absolute treat with him and I am sure it helps him to get to sleep by himself! 

The lights on Russell last for 30 minutes, which is brilliant because it's just enough time for E to fall asleep to. And it means I don't have to attempt to sneak into his room to press the button on again and risk waking him up! I never understand why some of these mobiles or toys that are made to help soothe your little ones to sleep only stay on for a couple of minutes..! With the recording - Russell repeats it 8 times and with 4 minutes recording time that equates to 32 minutes, which again, is just enough.

I've spoken so many times about how night lights and lullabies are what got Ethan to sleep independently, we got our bed back thanks to products just like Russell. And now that E has Russell in there with him - he's just an extra aid to provide comfort at night, but this time in the shape of a soft, cuddly dog friend. We love Russell and think he's brilliant for toddlers who are learning to sleep alone at night. 

Russell the Dream Sheepdog | Giveaway

Excitingly I have been told that I can run a giveaway for one of my lucky readers to win their own Russell the Dream Sheepdog! All you have to do to be in with a chance of winning is enter via the rafflecopter form below.. This giveaway is open to UK residents only and you need to read my giveaway disclaimer before entering. Thank you and good luck! (Winner will be announced via my blogs Facebook page after the closing date).






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140 comments

140 comments

  1. Twinderelmo6 October 2014 at 12:23

    It'd be for my twin daughter. They love Ewan so Russell would join our family x

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  2. Anonymous6 October 2014 at 12:31

    I work in a special needs school for children who are visually impaired and have complex needs, many of whom I think this would be great for. For those with some vision, or even those without any - the soft material of the dog would make it ideal for those who require certain types of sensory feedback that they could get from squeezing, pressing or stroking the dog. The added feature of recording a message is again so great for my learners who learn through short phrases or songs, and this would also make a great calming toy or interaction toy to either develop communication or to help the learners to control their behaviour or anxieties :)
    rebecca-louise_xo@live.co.uk / @rebeccalouiseee
    autumnleaves-x.blogspot.co.uk

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  3. Newcastle Family Life6 October 2014 at 12:37

    I would love to win this for my 16 month old daughter as I think she would love it xx

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  4. Rebecca U6 October 2014 at 12:47

    It would be for my 6 month old daughter - hopefully it would help her sleep through the night!

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  5. beautyqueenuk6 October 2014 at 14:36

    Oh it is just so cute x

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  6. Tracy Nixon6 October 2014 at 14:45

    My youngest daughter would absolutely adore him! We have a chihuahua and I carry her in my handbag - she would love to carry a doggie around too!

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  7. emma walters6 October 2014 at 16:49

    my son was inseparable from ewan when first born, he loved his sheep so much so this would be perfect step onwards, i know he would love him dearly!

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  8. Unknown6 October 2014 at 17:15

    This would be an amazing prize to win, I know my little boy would love it. Fingers crossed :)

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  9. mummy246 October 2014 at 17:48

    My friends little boy - he is mad about dogs just now!

    Ashleigh

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  10. katie skeoch 6 October 2014 at 19:42

    My youngest boy, our Collie is a little too old to be bothered with a toddler hug so Russell would be perfect and would give our own dog a rest!! lol

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  11. Victoria6 October 2014 at 19:55

    I'd love to win this for my best friend who has recently had a baby girl

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  12. Jenna Parrington - Chic Geek Diary6 October 2014 at 21:36

    Squeeee! I would love to win him for my Noah! He is obsessed with animals and would love love love Russell :)

    Jen
    www.chicgeekdiary.com

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  13. Unknown6 October 2014 at 22:57

    My daughter still has trouble with sleep and she's 3. I would have loved a Ewan when she was a baby but didn't manage to get one at the time. If not for her one of my best friends has had her first baby and she is struggling hugely with sleep so it would be a lovely gift. New follower and happy to find your blog! I started one when pregnant but after a few months had to stop. Now blogging again. I also am a proud veggie and a crazy cat lady. :) xx

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  14. Lynsey Buchanan7 October 2014 at 11:25

    I want to win for my neice I think she will love it

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  15. Rebecca J7 October 2014 at 21:36

    ive heard such good things about ewan so im sure russell will be the same and help settle my 4 week old!

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  16. Michelle Hollingsbee8 October 2014 at 19:00

    I'd love to win this for my best friend's wee man :)

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  17. Anonymous9 October 2014 at 13:12

    I would love this for my daughter, she would love a dog but we can't have one

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  18. The Knott Bump & Us9 October 2014 at 16:41

    For my daughter Isla - she'd LOVE him!! Great giveaway :)

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  19. Unknown10 October 2014 at 10:33

    I would love to win this for my Rainbow Baby Boy who's due in March ♥ I always wanted to get Ewan for my little boy who's now 3 but didn't have the free cash so winning Russell would be fab :) xx

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  20. KayeLaFaye10 October 2014 at 19:12

    I would love to win this for my little girl who is obsessed with dogs!

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  21. Mummy on a Budget12 October 2014 at 20:52

    Would love to win for my daughter. Love the idea of recording her Daddy's voice on there for the times when he's away or not home to put her to bed!

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  22. kayleigh13 October 2014 at 05:54

    I would love to win this fantastic prize. I am currently pregnant and know my baby will benefit from Russell so much xx

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  23. Jai Dhillon @kiddyreviews14 October 2014 at 21:16

    This is such a great idea! Baby D has just started to want something to cuddle at bedtime but is still finding it hard to settle himself so the voice recorder sounds fab! Would love it if you shared on #britmumsreviews aswell http://www.britmums.com/2014/09/reviews-round-something-everyone/

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  24. Cat Williams14 October 2014 at 22:20

    I'd love to win this for my little boy, Eli. It looks so sweet

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  25. s edwards17 October 2014 at 10:15

    for my twin girls to share

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  26. piggy1117 October 2014 at 10:41

    For my little girl Emma - She adores dog's and the recorder feature is an excellent idea

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  27. Unknown17 October 2014 at 10:54

    I've got two children so it'd be hard to choose but as it's my son's birthday in November, I'd give it to him!

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  28. Gemma Nisbet17 October 2014 at 10:57

    I would love to win this for my friends little boy. He suffers with Asthma and bad colic. He is 1 1/2 now and has never had a full nights sleep yet.

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  29. Viv C17 October 2014 at 11:05

    My daughter loved Ewan when she was younger so Russell would be great now she's a toddler.

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  30. maci23417 October 2014 at 11:06

    for my niece

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  31. Margaret McCormack17 October 2014 at 11:09

    My granddaughter. She'll be with me for a few days while her parents are away so the recorded message would be perfect at bedtime!!

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  32. Unknown17 October 2014 at 11:34

    My little lad would love this, so that's why I'd like it

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  33. Unknown17 October 2014 at 12:40

    I'd love to win this for my Daughter, she loves dogs!

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  34. carol boffey17 October 2014 at 14:13

    for my cousins little girl

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  35. betsy ferguson17 October 2014 at 14:27

    daughter because she is an animal lover

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  36. Amanda17 October 2014 at 14:43

    Love to win this for my son to help get over his fear of dogs!

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  37. Unknown17 October 2014 at 16:00

    My gorgeous little niece Leah would love this.

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  38. elzbieta o17 October 2014 at 16:45

    I would like to win for my son

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  39. pretty pistol17 October 2014 at 17:08

    i think my grandaughter would love it

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  40. Robert Price17 October 2014 at 17:15

    For my Grandson for being good

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  41. Kim Neville17 October 2014 at 17:15

    My little boy would love as so cute and cuddly

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  42. Pauline Burroughs17 October 2014 at 17:45

    I'd love to win this for my grandson, I know he'd love it x

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  43. Unknown17 October 2014 at 18:14

    for our grand-daughter Holly who would love it so much

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  44. Allan17 October 2014 at 18:32

    Love to win this for my godson - he is in love with my own (proper) Collie and although he can't yet say Mummy or Daddy he can say Pip (my dog's name)

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  45. Pamela Risk17 October 2014 at 18:51

    Love to win this for my beautiful granddaughter Bonnie,she is just over 7 months old & her mummy & daddy are trying to get her to sleep all night in her cot without going in with them,this would be perfect for them. Thanks for the giveaway.

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  46. Unknown17 October 2014 at 19:44

    For my nephew who would adore this little pup!!

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  47. Unknown17 October 2014 at 20:19

    my son hopefully to help him sleep better xx

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  48. Anonymous17 October 2014 at 20:34

    I would love to win Russell, he would be a Wonderful gift for my friend who is due her first baby. Getting a restful sleep is such an asset for children and adults.

    Rachel Craig

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  49. Kevin00017 October 2014 at 21:00

    I'd like to win it for my twin granddaughters, cos they'd love him

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  50. Unknown17 October 2014 at 21:09

    My son would happily rehome this beautiful pup :)

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  51. Anonymous17 October 2014 at 21:36

    For my grandson due in January, a lovely present from his nanna

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  52. Unknown17 October 2014 at 21:44

    For my granddaughter as it would make a gorgeous present and looks lovely and soft x

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  53. Unknown17 October 2014 at 22:25

    For my friend's lovely little daughter - I'm babysitting tonight and could have done with a Russell doggy to help her go to sleep! :)

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  54. Unknown17 October 2014 at 23:15

    perfect pressie for my little girl :D

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  55. Anonymous17 October 2014 at 23:44

    this would be for my grandson as he would love him he hates the dark
    from samantha price

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  56. Angie McDonald18 October 2014 at 01:17

    I'd lvoe to win this for my nephew as he loves dogs and this would definitely be his new sleep buddy :)

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  57. claire matthews-curtis18 October 2014 at 08:18

    I would love to win this for my granddaughter, she would love it.
    claire.bob23@hotmail.co.uk

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  58. Unknown18 October 2014 at 09:37

    my daughter would love this looks great

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  59. Gemma18 October 2014 at 10:23

    I would love to win this for my bestie as she is expecting godson number 2 soon!

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  60. blondejess1978@hotmail.co.uk18 October 2014 at 10:28

    I would love to win this for my 4 month old son Max i think he would love him and would be agreat sleep aid

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  61. MANDY DOHERTY18 October 2014 at 10:40

    For my grandson who is crazy about dogs

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  62. no name18 October 2014 at 11:07

    I would love to win this for my daughter as she loves her stuffed toys and purple is her fav color

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  63. Hawthorn18 October 2014 at 11:09

    My daughter in laws sister has a little boy who would love this I think :)

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  64. Anonymous18 October 2014 at 11:11

    For my 3 month old twin girls :)

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  65. Anonymous18 October 2014 at 11:11

    For my 3 month old twin girls :)

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  66. Unknown18 October 2014 at 11:26

    my daughter-she loves dogs but we can't have on as I am allergic

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  67. Unknown18 October 2014 at 11:55

    I'd love to win this for my youngest, in the hope that he'll enjoy it when he arrives, and that he'll find it comforting & familiar when he moves from Moses basket to cot... :)

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  68. ted18 October 2014 at 12:22

    i would like to win this for my granddaughter ruby, she is a year old and hasnt slept more than a couple of hours at night since she was born to get her to go to sleep at night is a constant struggle and can take anything up to 2 hours, maybe this would calm her in her cot

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  69. leiajulie18 October 2014 at 12:43

    my grandson harry who lives on a farm

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  70. Unknown18 October 2014 at 13:31

    Love to win for my daughter as she loves animals but cannot have a pet because we both work.

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  71. Alana Walker18 October 2014 at 13:56

    I would love to win it for my 3 boys, all aged under 3 as they all love dogs and he looks so cute.x

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  72. Sue McCarthy18 October 2014 at 13:59

    Would love to win this prize to donate to charity, to go to Romania.

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  73. Linda F McGarrigle18 October 2014 at 14:00

    My little girl Gerrie who's 5 yrs old and loves dogs x

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  74. Anonymous18 October 2014 at 14:22

    I would love to win this for my grand daughter who loves playing dogs and cats.

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  75. Unknown18 October 2014 at 14:35

    my daughter would love this :)

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  76. sheridarby18 October 2014 at 14:46

    For my daughter

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  77. Sue Bowden18 October 2014 at 14:51

    For my granddaughter, a terrible sleeper, Ewan might help, it would give her mum a bit of rest ( dad sleeps through LOL x)- and perhaps me as well, when I'm babysitting - I never had any problems with my two - so perhaps Ewan would help and she's a doggy little person xx

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  78. Unknown18 October 2014 at 14:53

    i want to be cool uncle rich so i want it for mt nephew thanks for chance xx

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  79. Unknown18 October 2014 at 15:03

    For my little nephew, his 1st soon and know he would give this a good home xx

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  80. Kirsten18 October 2014 at 15:11

    My daughter as she won't settle in her bed again after waking up at night. Maybe the dog would change that

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  81. lilaclil18 October 2014 at 15:13

    I Would Love to win this for my little one who is 2 and is Doggy Mad!!We have a little collection of different dogs who go everywhere with us but no sheepdog Yet!!Loving your lovely blogs and giveaways thanks Angel X(carroll marsh)

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  82. Unknown18 October 2014 at 15:37

    My little boy would love this, he loves dogs and cuddly toys!

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  83. Kim Styles18 October 2014 at 16:06

    I would love to win this for a little man who thinks the best place to sleep is with mummy regardless of the time of night .gently lifting him and popping him back into his own little bed does not always work and I think Russell the Dream Sheepdog might just have the magical touch !!

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  84. Anonymous18 October 2014 at 16:13

    for my grandson he is not allowed a dog has a pet dog by the land lord of his moms property so this would be the nearest to his own little pet dog Barbara m

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  85. anthony harrington18 October 2014 at 16:30

    for my baby Grandson to go with Ewan the Dreamsheep!

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  86. Sarah Saunders18 October 2014 at 17:00

    I'm pregnant so would save it for my little one xx

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  87. Farhana18 October 2014 at 17:04

    I'd love it for my son

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  88. Unknown18 October 2014 at 17:05

    My little one who adores Ewan xx

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  89. Unknown18 October 2014 at 17:09

    My son, we have a sheep dog and he would love this

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  90. maxineflossy18 October 2014 at 17:11

    my niece as she would love the colour of this dog and she is a rascal at bedtimes!

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  91. andrea lloyd18 October 2014 at 18:12

    for my nephew whos also called Russell

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  92. stephen holman18 October 2014 at 18:21

    with christmas fast approaching eek!! would be a nice present for one of my nieces :)

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  93. Amanda Hart18 October 2014 at 19:55

    My niece would love this

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  94. Jo18 October 2014 at 20:16

    I would like to win it for my daughter's foster baby to help them settle to sleep as life has been rather traumatic

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  95. rena18 October 2014 at 20:24

    Id like to win like to win for my best friends young son

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  96. Kat Allinson18 October 2014 at 21:01

    For my friend who's baby is due on the 25th December, thought this would be a lovely gift!

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  97. Unknown18 October 2014 at 21:05

    My youngest son, i know he would love this

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  98. Unknown18 October 2014 at 21:55

    My 18 Month old son, he would love it x

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  99. lucyrobinson18 October 2014 at 21:56

    My son would love this as we dog sit occasionally but don't have a dog of our own. x

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  100. natz10118 October 2014 at 22:02

    For my niece, Scarlett - or Scarley warley as the family call her!! :-)

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  101. Samantha Fernley18 October 2014 at 22:14

    For my little boy who has autism as he struggles with getting to sleep.

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  102. joanna_kow18 October 2014 at 22:33

    for my son

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  103. Unknown18 October 2014 at 22:50

    I would give this to my niece as she would absolutely love it and would be a nice extra present for her for her birthday next month.

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  104. Megan Adams18 October 2014 at 22:55

    I'd love this for my 6 month old son. Sometimes he has trouble getting to sleep and this looks ideal.

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  105. Andrea J19 October 2014 at 00:04

    for my friend's son as a pressie

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  106. Niki Marie Wardle19 October 2014 at 00:07

    I've heard so many good things about Ewan, and Russell is a great addition, my daughter would absolutely love him!

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  107. caroline201219 October 2014 at 00:28

    I would love to win this for my daughter she adores sheepdogs but can't have one were we live so this would make her day esp as it's her fave colour too

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  108. Robyn Clarke19 October 2014 at 00:50

    I would love to win it for my son, he loves dogs but sadly we can't have our own, so this will have to be a compromise.

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  109. james eyles19 October 2014 at 07:45

    My Daughter would absolutely love this dog, I mean really, really love it. However, I think it should go to the Special Needs School, It's a No Brainer in my eyes.

    Cheers Alex for this competition, but as there's only one to win I know where it should go.

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  110. fern19 October 2014 at 08:39

    it would be for sassy, as shes lost all of her night time toys to her littler sister, i think she would love this when she goes off to sleep :)

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  111. QueenOfXtreme19 October 2014 at 08:40

    one of my little newborn nieces for christmas because you can never have to many cuddly toys :)

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  112. QueenOfXtreme19 October 2014 at 08:41

    for one of my newborn baby nieces because u can never have too many cuddly toys :)

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  113. Unknown19 October 2014 at 09:04

    My yellow bump as my son never had a Ewan & Russell wasn't around when he was born x

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  114. Irene Gilmour19 October 2014 at 09:21

    would love to win this for my middle child he used to be a great sleeper but he is having
    problems now think this would help

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  115. Unknown19 October 2014 at 09:34

    For my gorgeous little daughter!

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  116. Unknown19 October 2014 at 10:10

    My 5 month old little girl. Or her big sister who is 3yrs and tends to wake more often in the night than her baby sister. Would love to try it with both of them. x

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  117. Claire Nutman19 October 2014 at 10:16

    As a present for my first grandchild on the way x

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  118. Emccrubb19 October 2014 at 10:18

    MY LITTLE BOY

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  119. matphil19 October 2014 at 10:35

    My son would love this, he is a really bad sleeper and wakes several time in the night he only settles if I go in to him, so hopefully this would help him, and me, to sleep better.

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  120. carla mills19 October 2014 at 12:29

    For my son coz he will love it. Xx

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  121. jaseos8119 October 2014 at 12:39

    My son would love this, so it would be for him. Such a good prize.

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  122. Jenny toal19 October 2014 at 12:44

    My niece who lives on a farm

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  123. Laura A19 October 2014 at 13:48

    would be great for my new baby due in Jan

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  124. Lady Chelington19 October 2014 at 14:09

    I'd love to win for my lovely little niece

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  125. Anonymous19 October 2014 at 14:32

    My niece and nephew woudl love this.
    Victoria B

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  126. lyn burgess19 October 2014 at 14:59

    For my niece, because she is just starting to reach out for things and she would love it. I know it would make her giggle, and there is no better sound.

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  127. Unknown19 October 2014 at 16:18

    For my friends little girl, hopefully it will help my friend get some sleep!

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  128. Claire Nelson19 October 2014 at 17:24

    My daughter because she loves dogs and would love this

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  129. Shelley Jessup19 October 2014 at 17:57

    I would love him for my God-Daughter Sophie as I have an English Springer Spaniel dog called Hudson & they are the best of friends. I would like to give Sophie a present for her birthday from Hudson as I think it will help build their friendship even stronger.

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  130. catherine19 October 2014 at 18:29

    my son, so that he'd not be scared if he woke in the night

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  131. Jill Fairbanks19 October 2014 at 18:43

    Great Christmas present for my niece

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  132. Unknown19 October 2014 at 19:31

    My niece because she is dog mad!

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  133. snarepuss19 October 2014 at 19:53

    I think my son would love him :)

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  134. Denielle Nicol19 October 2014 at 20:16

    I would gift it to one of my best friends little girls as she's still hard to settle and keep settled at night. She also loves cats and dogs but is a bit too grabby so she'd get a right cute substitute

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  135. Unknown19 October 2014 at 20:34

    My granddaughter would love Russell as she has just seen it over my shoulder and asked if she could have one for her birthday.

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  136. Caroline Signey19 October 2014 at 21:26

    For my 18 month old daughter Brooke

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  137. Unknown19 October 2014 at 21:36

    I have a 2 year old daughter who would love this

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  138. Anne Dalzell19 October 2014 at 22:40

    My beautiful little girl who was 9 months old on 17th Oct and who still wakes up every two hours through the night, bless her.x

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  139. Unknown19 October 2014 at 23:47

    I would love this for my niece as she adores animals and loves playing vets!
    Felicity kelly

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  140. Felicity kelly19 October 2014 at 23:48

    I would love to win this for my niece as she loves animals and playing vets!!

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