Product Description

KONG Classic has been the gold standard of dog toys for over thirty years. Our super-bouncy, US made, natural rubber compound is perfect for typical chewers. Veterinarians and trainers recommend stuffing KONG toys with KONG treats and KONG Ziggies to keep dogs busy and deter misbehaviors. The original, stuffable treat dispensing toy!

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #3880 in Pet Products
• Size: Small
• Color: Red
• Brand: Kong
• Model: T3
• Released on: 2008-05-03
• Dimensions: 6.50" h x 1.80" w x 4.00" l, .16 pounds

Features

• Super bouncy
• Use with KONG treats and KONG Ziggies
• Keeps dogs busy and helps deter misbehavior
• Made in the USA of nontoxic, extremely durable natural rubber
• Measures 3 inches by 1-3/4 inches, for dogs 1 to 20 pounds

Amazon.com Review
This funny-shaped rubber chew packs a huge play value into a small-dog-sized package. Legendary among dog lovers for their strength and durability, Kong toys are the answer to a busy pet owner's prayers. Dogs were made to hunt, chase, and gnaw, and denied a way to satisfy these natural urges, they can turn into barkers, diggers, problem chewers, or worse. Recommended by vets and trainers for dogs with separation anxiety, the Kong has a hollow interior that's ideal for stuffing with treats. Use peanut butter or soft cheese like glue to keep biscuits inside, and extracting the contents becomes a "hunt" to keep any pooch happy and busy all workday long. Dogs love the toys' goofy, unpredictable bounce and can chase, fetch, and play for hours. Chewing Kongs even helps promote strong jaws, clean teeth, and general oral health.

Often imitated but never equalled, Kongs are made in the USA from a thick, flexible rubber that's non-toxic, non-splintering, and puncture-resistant enough to stand up to even the strongest jaws. This red Tuffy is appropriate for the smallest dogs, including miniature dachsunds, toy poodles, and Yorkshire terriers; size up (and/or switch to a super-durable black Kong) for aggressive chewers. Regularly inspect your Kong for cracks or missing chunks, and replace worn or damaged toys to avoid a choking hazard. Satisfaction is guaranteed; if either you or your dog aren't happy with your purchase, return within 30 days for a full refund. --Mary Park

Customer Reviews

Best Dog Toy Ever!
My Boston Terrier LOVES this toy. It is fun to use as a fetch toy and has an unpredictable bounce. My dog will stand on the couch, throw the kong himself, and runs after it when I am too busy to throw it for him. For a special treat, I put cheerios or dog food in the toy with a little peanut butter and he is occupied for a good 30 minutes trying to get every piece out. When he is in a chewing mood he will gnaw at this thing for a long time. He has never tried to chew on any furniture because he loves this toy so much. We have had this toy for over a year, and it does have some little pieces missing. The manufacturer says you should take the toy away in that case- but I don't think it is necessary. Small pieces will come right out the other end with no trouble!
Excellent toy!

great for puppies who like to chew
I have a miniature poodle puppy who eats everything in sight (including some unfortunate trips to the cats' litter box). I bought him one of these and fill it with the peanut butter stuff in a can. It's his favorite toy, or at least I think it is because he loses his mind every time I start to refill it. It's well worth the few dollars (and the price for the cans of peanut butter spray).

No more separation anxiety or chewing!
Our recently adopted Great Dane loves his XL Kong. He had started suffering from some separation anxiety (crying and howling plus digging and chewing when left alone). Several people recommended I try a Kong and I thought it sounded like a great idea for my very food oriented dog. When I first got it, I made the mistake of stuffing it too tightly and he would just eat what was sticking out the end and then give up. After some research I started over with a "beginner" mode where I just put some loose dog kibble inside and very lightly stopped up the big end with a biscuit. It was easy for him to pop the biscuit loose and figure out how to get the kibble to come out by rolling it around. We then progressed to more tightly stuffed treats and harder to remove blockages. I have no idea how he was even getting those out but within 1 week he is now working on "advanced" frozen kongs with so much concentration he doesnt even notice that we are leaving him alone! The Kong is given ONLY when we leave and put away when we are home so he associates his favorite treat with us leaving and doesnt get anxious about being alone. It is healthier than rawhide and can be reused over and over. He has not damaged it at all except maybe a tooth mark here and there. If you google Kong recipes you'll find a variety of easy stuffing ideas - we are currently mixing instant potatoes (minus the salt) with dry kibble and bits of hot dog and freezing overnight. We just bought another Kong since we are now freezing them with various liquid mixed treats inside and need to be able to rotate them out. It's helpful to always have one prepped if we need to leave the house unexpectedly. The Kong has been a lifesaver for us and our dog!