KONGCross Knots Monkey Dog Toy, Medium/Large, Large Breeds

So far this toy has lasted longer than any other toy we’ve bought for our German shepherd/potcake mix. By far.This poor pup loves toys, but they just cannot love him back. I have never seen a dog so proud and happy to have a new toy as this guy, but have yet to find one that can hold up to his aggressive love. Even when supervised, he would destroy most of his toys-- even so-called “indestructible” toys--within minutes.Not Blue Monkey. He got this for his first birthday on July 1 and so far, it is still hanging in there.We have learned some lessons along the way. For one thing, he is not allowed unlimited access or unsupervised play. Blue Monkey only comes out when we can keep an eye on him. But he loves this toy. He carries it outside when he needs to go potty. He naps with his chin resting on it. If we even say the words “Blue Monkey” he will get up and search for him. And boy, oh boy, do his eyes light up when he finds it.Three weeks in and several hours of play and doggy happiness (and lots and lots of slobber) and there are minimal signs of wear. The nose and ears are still attached, one string from under the nose down to the mouth came unattached and we simply snipped it off. There is a small tear on one ear, and we are watching that, if it gets too loose we will cut it off so he does not decide to tear at it.Do I think this toy will last for months and months? Probably not. But the fact that it has lasted this long without falling apart is an encouraging sign. Best of all, it makes our pup ridiculously happy -- so it's well worth the price. He has even stopped stealing (and obliterating) the kitty's toys now that he has his own. Which certainly makes the kitty more willing to tolerate the pup.We will definitely be purchasing more of these toys.

My dog loves the stuffed animals. It is very durable.

Cute and tough!

So This Kong monkey was delivered yesterday and Today we have this. Ike is only 7 months old and I have purchased other Kong toys such as the moose when he was a bit younger.. destroyed as well. So then my only conclusion is that Kong stuffed toys cannot survive my puppy. Interesting . Any Suggestions ?

Gigi a ferocious Lab, now 19 months, has a great many toys. Only the Kong items, and those that came from Bark Box, still exist. (Edited to note two months later, now 10-month Lab has now "killed" most Bark Box toys). This particular rope/plush toy is paws-down Gigi's favorite go-to play item. She chews on it, carries it around, shakes it - can't ruin it! (oops, spoke too soon - at ten months old Gigi finally "killed" it) May get her another Cross Knots critter for Christmas just for variety. Worth the money!!! Edited to note that it lasted ten months, was her favorite of all her toys...and I am getting her another one. I went from five stars to four just because it did not prove totally indestrucabale. Gigi had this since she was two months old - an older dog might "kill" it sooner. But I doubt it.

Quality dog toy! Can handle excessive tugging and chewing. Our pups favorite!

my puppy absolutely loves this

Apparently, the weak point on this monkey is the nose. After less than 24 hours, the nose button was removed and nose stuffing spread to the winds. No other breached points detected.Next purchase will be an animal with no obvious weak points (any protuberances with buttons).