Category: Toys
Eco-friendly wool dog toys
Does it always seem like doggie wants to play with the kids' plushy toys rather than their own? Well, the founder of Lollycadoodle let her pets have at it by designing colorful and durable toys with that special "woolly" scent they find so irresistible. The toy collection includes an adorable cast of characters like frogs, fish, snails, lizards, feltmen (shown), and more, in electric bright hues of blue, green, pink and orange. Lollycadoodle toys are also kind to the earth and made without poly-fill or squeakers to ensure they are safe and completely biodegradable after your pup is done with them (which they assure will be a very long time). To refresh the wool toys, just put them in the top rack of the dishwasher and let dry in the sun. Now everybody's happy.
[More info, lollycadoodle.com]
Santa squeaker mat dog toy
Your precious pup has been good all year and deserves a holiday gift with some serious "wow" factor. Believe us when we say that your hunt is over with the Santa Long Body Squeaker Mat. First of all, this squeaker toy is long--like over two-and-a-half feet long. And secondly, its not got just one, but numerous individual squeakers that run along the entire length of the mat. That translates to endless entertainment for your pooch anywhere they touch it. This is the mega-squeaker of all squeaker toys for those 'lil pooches on Santa's list. You'll be getting "thank-you licks" through the New Year for this one.
[$15.99, dogtoys.com]
Unique doggie fetch toy
With its imaginatively off-kilter design, you may be scratching your head wondering what it is. Is it a funky vase or kitchen gadget? Neither. It's actually a super-cool doggie fetch toy -- the Spring Roll by WETNoZ. Donning a modern, ergonomic hourglass shape, the name refers to this rubber toy's exciting play action. Whether you bounce it, toss it, or roll it, the Spring Roll's erratic motions offer tons of entertaining quality time for you and your canine companion. It is made of durable FDA-grade rubber and sure to satisfy any pooch's appetite for fun. Chosen by Business Week for its top Gold Award, the Spring Roll is available in two sizes: small (2" diameter, 4.5" tall) and large (3.5" diameter, 7" tall). Let's roll!
[$4.95 and up, funnyfur.com]
Non-toxic pink bunny doggie toy
Biting and gnawing on plastic toys are big-time fun for our loving pups. But, c'mon, you can't help but worry a tad about their safety--plastic has a real bum rep. Petprojekt Chewbies toys can help put your mind at ease. You see, the Chewbies pink bunny is part of a collection of insanely cute, non-toxic toys for doggies that have undergone Petprojekt's rigorous tests for safety. Chewbies are made from 100% non-phthalate, BPA-free PVC and are decorated with 100% lead- and cadmium-free paint (a mouthful, no?). Their soft, durable bodies and plush, fluffy tails provide hours on end of serious playtime for your pooch. Chewbies also nabbed a 2009 Best Pet Product award from Fido Friendly Magazine. 'Nuf said.
[$12, otomik.com]
Christmas tree plushy dog toy
Holiday shopping season is here and it's time to get that gift list in gear. Of course, your precious pup is at the top of your list! Unwrap an early holiday gift and get your pup in the festive spirit with this super-cute West Paw K-9 Pine Toy. This plushy Christmas tree toy has an antique, old-world vibe with a white and green paisley print that looks as if it has a fresh dusting of snow. Double stitching and a squeaker provide durability and loads of fun for even the most feisty doggies. The toy measures 9" tall and is made in the USA. This adorable toy is sure to give your pooch a "leg-up" on celebrating holiday cheer.
[$14.99, dogtoys.com]
Ice cream dog toy
The bad news? Well, summer's over and we're headed into the certain bane of wind-chill factors, slushy streets, and shorter days. The good news? Your sweet pup can hang on to some of that summer lovin' with this winkingly-cute "Chewy Garcia" plush ice cream dog toy. We think even Ben and Jerry would say it looks mighty tasty! This adorable cone features a delectable pink ice cream top, embroidered cherry-bits detailing, a textured waffle cone bottom, built-in squeaker, and even a red cherry on top. A colorful, wacky offering from online retailer, Fun Dog Fred, known for their designer repertoire of high-quality, fun-filled doggie desirables, this ice cream toy will make for some lip-smacking good times harkening back to the dog days of summer. The Chewy Garcia dog toy measures approximately 7 1/2 inches tall.
[$12, fundogfred.com]
MP3 player doggie toy
Let's face it, nowadays we're more likely to leave the house forgetting our pants before our iPods or iPhones. Your disco doggie can share in the portable tunes obsession and really get her groove (or her chew) on with this adorable pink plushy iPaw toy. The iPaw is another to-die-for, celebrity-salivating toy by the gals at Haute Diggity Dog, whose popular parody dog wares make frequent appearances in the gift bags for the Oscars and Emmys. We love witty flourishes like the tempting dangly headphones and squeaker on this one. It's a must-have for the doggie toy box and sure to keep tails wagging for hours at a time.
[$14.95, hautediggitydog.com]
Deep Freeze treats for dogs
Looking for a perfect treat for doggies on these hot summer days? Well then, look no further because here we have something kind of awesome. Check out theseDeep Freeze Arctic Treats. From Doctors Foster & Smith, fine and fave purveyors of unique and original goods for doggies, these treats allow you to meld either frozen water or broth with a protein-infused tasty, flavored base. The taste, texture and shapes (bones! pops!) will keep your pooch entertained, engaged and treated right. Also, the frozen treat can be a great comfort to teething puppies. Available in M, L, and XL for dogs ranging from ten to seventy-five pounds. Totally check them.
[$7.99-$11.99, Drsfosterandsmith.com]
Paw Pool for Pups
Summer is here, at last, at last! And even though in some parts, June has been a bit of a sunny weather let down, we here at Pampered Puppy just know it's going to be the dog days of summer (couldn't resist!) before long. And for those long days of lounging in the sun (with a high SPF sunscreen, that is!) what better way to make sure your fave four-legger has the most refreshing time possible than the Paw Pool? Made of super sturdy, doggie-toenail-proof material, this 38" width x 39" length x 6" height pool can hold up to twenty gallons of water. Designed with smaller dogs in mind, the Paw Pool is perfect for a dog who delights in some safe swimming and play and just as handy for the pups who get a bit overheated out-of-doors and need a quick (perhaps assisted) dip!
[$184.95, Onedogonebone.com]
Chew leg cover dog toy
If your dog loves nothing so much as a nice afternoon gnaw on a favorite chair leg, we totally understand. And even better, we've found something that can help. The Gaia & Gino Chew Leg Cover Dog Toy is sure to be a lifesaver...and a chair and table leg saver, too! Designed by Jennifer Yoko Olson for Gaia & Gino, the chew is a functional dog toy made of natural rubber and designed to fit right around your furniture legs. Available in a blending-in brown and cream, as well as "own-it" turquoise, fuschia, purple and orange, these chew toys are sure to be a great savior of chair and table legs everywhere.
[$32, Unicahome.com]
Water bottle cruncher dog toys
One of the many things we love about one of our pups is the fact that an empty water bottle can keep her completely entertained for the better part of an afternoon. But we worry that tenacity could result in torn-up plastic everywhere, possibly even inside doggy! We know better than to trust the contents of plastic bottles for safety but we also don't want to take away this favorite past time. Water Bottle Cruncher Dog Toys to the rescue! These toys combine a heavy-duty canvas, triple enforced Velcro enclosure, and a water bottle, and are sure to provide hours of colorful and safe fun. Each set includes a snake toy and a caterpillar toy, all the better for munching and crunching. And once the bottle inside is worn out, any 20 oz bottle will fit in its place. Remember to recycle!
[$21.95 for a set of 2, Shopfatcat.com]
Christmas tree dog toy
Does a dog know it's Christmas? She does if you give her the Stuffed Christmas Tree Interactive Toy from The Haute Hound. The back and the bottom of the festive green "tree" can be stuffed with the squeaky snowman, candy cane, Santa cap and "Leo." K-9s then get down to playing, working the squeaky stuffers out of the tree. We have to be realistic; each one of us has a dog that in the past year, did something naughty. But they did plenty of nice things too, so on balance deserve great presents. Happy barking holidays to everybody!
iPup dog plush toy
Time magazine named the iPhone the Invention of the Year in 2007. So doubtless, for 2008, the Invention of the Year will be the iPup from FouFou Dog Toys. Like the Apple iPhone, the iPup toy has a minimal hardware interface and it lacks a physical keyboard. Yet the durable iPup is ultra plush. It has a loud squeaker hidden inside, so now your dog can annoy people with a ringing phone device in public just as humans do! The compact size makes the toy especially great for medium and small K-9s. We're calling everybody we know, on our iPhone, to tell them about the lovely, tightly-embroidered details in FouFou Dog Toys' iPup.
Plush dog toys
A girls got to earn a living, but that doesn't mean much to our snuggly pooch pals. You've seen it--the big moony eyes you get each morning as you head out the door. A small token of our undying affection goes a long way to smooth the exit. Our latest indulgence is a Canine Genius plush toy. We've bought all three Deep Thought Bubbles and dole them out with a swift kiss on the nose. These plush toys with sweet sentiments attached say things like "I Love You" and "You're My Best Friend." And they squeak too! Keeping dog distracted and mom smiling and ready to face her dogless day.
Halloween-themed dog toys
It's the back-to-ghoul season and Wiggle and Waggle is here with Halloween Spikey Squeakers to help your dogs get into the spirit of things. We are all about the treats, not the tricks, but we can't help being charmed by the black cat, the orange pumpkin, the green Frankenstein and the purple ghost. If we were a Golden or a beagle, we would definitely want to get into some chomp and squeak action with these spooky soft latex toys. If you can't decide "witch" one to order, order all four! And that Frankenstein! Get a load of 'im. The blue eye, the stitches, the jet black hair against the monster green skin . . . and the bone shape! We are in love! Head over paws in love.
