Kong Dr. Noys Material Dog Toy, Squirrel

Review by S. Baldwin for Kong Dr. Noys Material Dog Toy, Squirrel
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When my corgi Sophie first got this toy, she went wild with it… months later it’s still her favorite. She’s tried to destuff a lot of her toys, but this one has baffled her, HAHAHAHA!!! Extremely well made. I love the way the squeakers go into separate plush and velcro-closed pouches. Sophie loves the three different textures — plush, sheepy, and whatever the tail is. And of course the squeakers. Sophie loves faux sheepskin, squeakers, and she loves to shake and worry her toys. If your dog likes any one of these things, it’ll like the toy a lot. If it likes two, this toy will be a huge hit. If, like Sophie, it’s nuts for all three — you’ll have one very, very, very happy doggy.

Review by *Chantal Ritz* for Kong Dr. Noys Material Dog Toy, Squirrel
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These toys are among the best plush dog toys out there, and we’ve tried several. I don’t think any are truly “indestructible” since there’s always a dog somewhere that will defy that claim, but these are well made and worth buying for the majority of dogs. Just be *sure* to buy the size that suits your dog; don’t buy one too small that can be swallowed easily! Dr. Noys’ toys are great in that they always include an extra squeaker in the pack, and the toy squeaker is easily replaceable in its hidden velcro pouch. (Squeakers are not indestructible; that’s why they include an extra. But the advantage here is that they are very secure, and can’t be eaten.) You can even buy separate packages of squeakers if your dog is tough on plush toys. Or you can remove the squeaker if it drives you crazy! In the larger sizes you can replace the squeaker with a tennis ball for active dogs.

Pay attention to the sizes listed: extra-small is really small, best for only the tiniest toy breeds or for small puppies. Medium will work for most dogs, but if your dog is a shredder, loves to destroy plush toys, only get the large sizes. If you have certain breeds, like Staffordshire terriers and bull dogs, then perhaps another toy would be a wiser choice. You know your dog.

So if you’re tired of buying so-called “dog toys” that are really glorified baby toys and easily destroyed, try these. Ours have lasted for two years with hard play, only replacing the squeakers. Even better, they’re usually included in the Amazon 4-for-3 promotion, so you can get one free if you buy four (smaller sizes)! That way you can test out different designs, or save one for later. Highly recommended!