I don't think that's necessarily true, as far as this kind of toy being a
. Having matching accessories for my dog doesn't mean I think my dog is an accessory. My daughter would love to have this toy, because she'll think it's neat that Barbie can have a dog, just like we do.
I think it's highly possible to see both positive & negative sides of every issue, product, etc...but this is a toy that simulates a very real part of my life, and if it weren't $50, I'd buy it for my daughter in a second.