Those clever little Japanese have been up to their old tricks again. Not only do they invent a technology-encrusted playdog suitable for the over 3s, they then colour him a bright primary shade and call him No. 1 Red. Which would be an excellent name for the Russian assistant of an evil genius. Think about it. "Come here, Number One Red. I have a task for you. Mwah-ha-ha-haaaa."

Anway, back to the pooch. Although aPiPuPe - simply say it over and over to get the gist of it - is of indeterminate breed and provenance, we can happily report that he's a clever little fellow. What does he do that makes him oh-so-clever and oh-so-Japanese? He dances to his own music, for that is what clever little Japanese dogs do for a living.

We think there's something fiendish going on here. Either that or a simple case of losing emphasis in translation. For it's not too hard to work out what you, the new owner of aPiPuPe are required to do. The secret to aPiPuPe's activation is on his head, where a large red button will do the business. Simple depress the said control interface and he dances a doggy dance. Press. Dance. Dance. Press. That's all there is to it.

Congratulations, Mrs Hashimoto. Little Koyo will be so very pleased with his new dog. Sayonara.