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|Monday, August 16th, 2010
AKC Mallard
Most puppies were originally bred for purposes other than to be household pets. The American Kennel Club, also known as “AKC” classifies dogs into various Breed Groups according to their known characteristics and breed traits. Terriers for instance, are one popular breed group that were bred to hunt and kill vermin. In fact, if you ever spend any time around a Jack Russell Terrier, you will know that many continue to resort to their ancestral roots and love to stalk their prey.
The AKC line of plush dog toys created by Jakks Pets feature plush realistic vermin like Squirrels, Chipmunks, Rabbits and Hedgehogs as well as fine feathered birds like Mallards and Pheasants.
These AKC plush toys are realistic looking and a sure favorite for dogs of all sizes. Each toy has at least one built-in squeaker or honker and all toys feature embroidered details with no small parts to swallow. Most of their toys are available in three sizes, ranging from Large to Mini, to better accommodate a wide variety of breed sizes.
Even after hundreds of years of domestication, virtually all dogs enjoy hunting. Every once in awhile I forget this, but am reminded by it when my four year old Tibetan Terrier Kirra, stalks a squirrel or chases a black bird with such gusto that I’m certain her ancestors would be proud.
Puppy Pet Supplies Pet Toy Review:
Pros: Realistic plush toy, No small parts to swallow, Squeaker or Honker inside, double-stitching, fairly durable.
Cons: Made in China, Not for chewers, the stuffing can be pulled out by determined breeds.
Price: Range from $6.99 to $14.99.
Tags: AKC, AKC Duck, AKC Mallard, American Kennel Club, Jack Russell Terrier, Jakks Pacific, Jakks Pets, Tibetan Terrier
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Friday, November 13th, 2009
Looking for a tough puppy toy that is also made in the USA? You might check out the Vibram balls that My Good Dog manufacturers. Want proof that these balls are tough? Last year My Good Dog donated a few of their Vibram balls to the rare wild african dogs at the Kansas City Zoo. African Wild Dogs, also called Cape hunting dogs, are infamous for quickly destroying anything with their powerful jaws. Only about 7,000 of the animals are estimated to exist in about eight African countries. They are listed as endangered species.
African Wild Dogs on the prowl.
According to Linda Long, the Kansas City Zoo keeper, the “african wild dogs have incredibly strong jaws designed to help them take down prey significantly larger than themselves – some as large as a ton.” The Vibram balls withstood the test.
Made in the USA in 3″ and 4″ sizes, the Vibram balls are tough and hollow to fill with training treats. These balls will make a great stocking stuffer for the hound in your house.
Tags: African Wild Dogs, My Good Dog, Tough Pet Toys, Vibram Balls
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Friday, November 13th, 2009
We’ve been testing new toys in preparation for the holiday buying season, in order to find some great puppy toys that hold up to the rigors of teething puppies. We’ve found some by HuggleHounds that fit the bill. Enter the Baby Rabbits toys that come in assorted soft colors, including powder blue, green and pink.
Huggle Hounds Baby Rabbits
These cute rabbits are touted by the manufacturer as “the world’s tiniest soft dog to that features nylon ribbon; perfect for teething puppies.” The nylon ribbon is actually only two continuous pieces to make the toy as safe as possible for little mouths.
This toy is machine washable and designed with Tuffut Technology. Tuffut is a 3-step patented process developed to deliver the strongest soft toy in the pet industry. This toy is tested to withstand over 100 pounds of tugging and pulling. There are no external seams that can be easily opened by aggressive chewers.
Each Baby Rabbit measures only 6.25 inches tall. Item #10074.
Tags: Baby Rabbits, hugglehounds, puppy toys, tuffut technology
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