Tuffy Dog Toys

In Wednesday's post, I mentioned that it is always nice to leave toys for your pet when you are away.  You do not want to leave something he or she could destroy, particularly if the toy contains a potentially harmful squeaker.  While no toy is indestructible, I found that these toys are pretty darn tough. 

Available at PetSmart and independent pet stores

Check out the company’s website, mydogtoy.com

I found these toys over two years ago when I was looking for a toy I could leave with Dino. He would shred traditional stuffed toys, so I did not feel comfortable leaving him alone with that type. I bought him a big red lizard by Tuffy. He did not like it. He preferred soft stuffed toys.

Gracie, on the other hand, loves this line of dog toys. The toys are a bit firmer than a stuffed toy. The tag on the toys states the toys are built with three layers of material and five rows of stitching. Gracie still plays with the red lizard and several other Tuffy toys I bought. Her favorite is a red ring (see picture) that can be used for tugging or tossing.

The toys even survived the puppy who visited us recently. The edge of the toys was only slightly frayed in spots after a week of gnawing. On a long-term basis, they might not survive as long as they will with an adult dog. (Of course, no dog toy lasts forever.)

The company makes various styles. They have a “tuff-scale” for each toy. The scale indicates how durable the toy will be based upon your dog’s chewing habits. You can then select an appropriate toy from their line.

The toys are a little more expensive than other toys. The toys have been very durable for me, though, so they are worth the extra expense.

Rescue Mommy

P.S.  I found a similar model at Petsmart.  It is slightly less expensive and seems to be just as good as the Tuffy toys.