Descriptions commonly emphasize a soft, cuddly, or fluffy feel—many listings use phrases like “fluffiness,” “cuddliness,” or “incredibly soft,” and frequently call out faux fur or a plush coat.

Care instructions in listings generally recommend spot cleaning or wiping. A life-sized listing specifically advises spot cleaning with a damp cloth.

Descriptions highlight lifelike coats and detailing, alert or perky ears, expressive eyes, and—on at least one life-sized model—a strong internal frame that helps the dog sit upright.

Reported weights range from about 0.13 pounds for the smallest plushes up to 5.4 pounds for the largest life-sized option.

Some items include a special hang tag with species information, and a themed plush features a heart-shaped headband printed with “XO XO.”

Some larger lifelike German Shepherd plushes include a strong internal frame that helps the toy sit upright and maintain a posed position.