KONG Classic Kong Dog Toy, Red

by Kong

• Revolutionary design makes toy bounce unpredictably in every direction
• Hollow center can be stuffed with treats or peanut butter to give dogs an extra playtime challenge
• Non-splintering, non-abrasive, does not get sharp when chewed
• Made of thick, puncture-resistant rubber
• dome shape is hollow in the center

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 5.5 x 2.8 x 8.5 inches ; 7.8 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 7.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0002AR0I8
• Item model number: T1
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (495 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #175 in Pet Supplies (See Top 100 in Pet Supplies)
  • #3 in Pet Supplies > Dogs > Toys > Chew Toys

Product Description

Size: Large | Color: Red

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The KONG Classic
Your Dog Will Love You For It!

The KONG Classic has been the gold standard of dog toys for over thirty years. The natural red rubber has a crazy, unpredictable bounce for games of fetch, and it is extremely tough for chew sessions. KONG rubber toys are proudly made in the USA, and have been recommended by vets and trainers more than any other dog toy. KONG's performance and durability is legendary. We set the standard for rubber pet toys.

Dogs Love Kong Classic

Dogs Need KONG toys

KONG toys are widely used as therapy for prevention of boredom, separation anxiety, and other behavioral issues. Providing food or treat-stuffed KONG toys for your dogs can keep them contently busy working, and out of trouble for long periods of time. Just remember to adjust bowl feeding portions as necessary to maintain a healthy diet and weight for your pet.

The KONG Classic has a 30 day satisfaction guarantee.

A Variety of Uses

• Treat Dispensers - Stuff a KONG Classic with your dog's favorite snacks or one of the delectable spreads KONG offers for use in the toys
• Chew Toys - Made of durable, tough-as can-be rubber, KONG toys are perfect for dogs that like to chew
• Fetch Toys - Their innovative shape gives them an unpredictable bounce, which dogs love to chase

Sizing Tips

1. Size Up - If your dog destroys a KONG in a short period of time, switch to a larger KONG Classic.
2. Multiple Dogs - Only provide KONG toys sized for the largest and/or most tenacious chewer in the house.
3. Jawrobics -Regular use of a KONG will strengthen your dog’s jaw muscles. Eventually you may need to size up or switch to a KONG Extreme.

KONG Classic is available in 5 sizes- Small, Medium, Large, X-Large, XX-Large

Kong Classic Sizes

Product Description

The thick, natural rubber of give dogs a real chewing workout. Revolutionary design makes toy bounce unpredictably in every direction. Hollow center can be stuffed with treats or peanut butter to give dogs an extra playtime challenge. Non-splintering, non-abrasive, does not get sharp when chewed. Cleans teeth, conditions gums. Available in red color. Comes in large size. Measures 4-1/2-inch. Height.

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

46 of 49 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Keeps a German Shepherd Happy January 3, 2005

By L. Hoffman

Color Name:Red|Size Name:Large

My German shepherd loves this toy. As both my husband and I work we have to leave her alone for 8 hours a day. I give her a kong filled with treats each morning and often when I get home that she is still working on getting the stuff out. Any toy that keeps this chewing machine occupied for that long is worth its weight in gold!

33 of 35 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Best Dog Toy Ever! November 8, 2004

By Kindra

Size Name:Small

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!

21 of 21 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Kongs are THE BEST September 15, 2012

By K. Kelley

Color Name:Red|Size Name:X-Large

The invention of the "Kong" is maybe one of my favorites (second to air conditioning) and I know my dog agrees. I have a greyhound who suffered a slight bout of separation anxiety after I adopted him from the track. I needed something to keep him busy and get him excited about my departure to work. The Kong is the answer. I'm sure this sounds weird, but I bought 5 of them - one for each day of the week I have to work. Every Sunday I make a combination of oatmeal, non-fat plain yogurt (good for their tummies) and peanut butter. I heat up the oatmeal and add the yogurt and peanut butter while the oatmeal is hot - it creates a really nice combination of delicious things to fill the Kong with easily. I take the Kong, put some kibbles of his dog food in first, then I pour the mixture of items into a large, durable ziplock baggy and cut a hole in the corner. I squeeze a good amount of the oatmeal, yogurt, and PB into each kong, leaving a bit of space for a milk bone to stick out of the bigger hole on the end of the Kong. I put all 5 in the freezer and give my greyhound one each day. He gets SO excited when he sees a kong come out of the freezer, that he runs full speed into his kennel and waits for me. The Kong keeps him occupied for HOURS and because it's frozen, it lasts even longer and he spends forever licking and biting at the Kong to get the goodies out. Dogs need something to do with their mouths. They use their muzzles like we use our hands. A stuffed Kong can prevent so many behavioral issues like destructive chewing or excessive vocalization from boredom or anxiety. Also, Kongs are without a doubt the most durable toy on the market. They last ages and ages. I recommend them to everybody with a dog.

24 of 29 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars A breakfast/lunch/dinner bucket + excercise March 8, 2007

By George Baughman

Color Name:Red|Size Name:Medium

I have used medium sized Kongs as a

breakfast/lunch/dinner bucket for our

Bichon for over five years. I stuff it with

a dried liver treat, a combination of

Eukanuba and Max and a Medium Dog Bone.

His five to eight trips a day for Kong

refills provides a break from my sedentary

home office activities. Recently I had

collapsed lung surgery and now use

the filling of Kongs for a six minute

treadmill break. He now joins me on the

treadmill for about the first three minutes

before jumping off to work on his latest

Kong. Kongs are a lasting feature in our lives.

The Amazon Provider of a two years supply

of Kongs (6) was excellent and very competitively

priced. I recommend both the Kong and Supplier

at a 5 star level.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Great for my dog January 28, 2009

By Wanda Haynes

Color Name:Red| Size Name:Medium|Amazon Verified Purchase

This is a wonderful product that I can safetly leave with my puppy when I've away. It gives her something to do & keeps her busy. I wish I had gotten a size bigger for my dog, not thinking of how small a medium is.

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars great for puppies who like to chew November 21, 2005

By C. Goodwin

Size Name:Small

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).

14 of 17 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Kong dog toys have multiple uses March 23, 2011

By HMMWV TOP 500 REVIEWERVINE™ VOICE

Color Name:Red| Size Name:Large|Amazon Verified Purchase

When you first look at a kong dog toy there is no tug handle, nothing to chew on (which is a plus if you are a human) and not alot of excitement for the dog - but stuff the thing full of peanut butter, put it in the freezer over night and the next day, your dog has a whole days' chewing and licking and fun in store.

There are many dog toys that promote stuffing stuff inside them, but most of the time the stuff inside comes outside pretty quick and you are left with whatever attention span your dog has leftover. I was told about freezing peanut butter (buy the great big store brand jars because you will go through it quick) from my breeder, my trainer, and the cashier at the petco store, so I figured someone had to be right and it was true. When I left for the day out went the dogfood dish and the kong. Naturally that great smelling dogfood was eaten first, but afterwards it was a peanut butter flavored kongsickle for hours. This size was well suited for a german shepherd dog, they make smaller and xtre-large sizes for yorkies and the "small horse" breads, but size wise this worked out great to give her a chew treat that squeezed out a little peanut butter each time, then served as a tongue exerciser. By then I was back home and the kong was predictably empty of all the good stuff.

I'm ordering two more here on amazon $2 cheaper than the petstore so that I can have a set of 3 in the freezer simply because it takes a while with a knife (I like to use a plasticware knife just to avoid putting silverware down the kong) to stuff these things. With 3 kongs, I only have to load em up every 3 days. A big jar of peanut butter has lasted over a month....

One trick with the knife is to slice off a piece of peanut butter from the giant size jar and then poke it through the hole and against the side of the inside of the kong in one motion - repeat all the way around and you've made the tongue exercizer - finish this off by stuffing peanut butter down the middle and even with the edge of the kong and it's now a chew toy that gives out that yummy tongue coating peanut butter for hours. Your dog will like it and have something other than shoes to chew on when a puppy.

I'm very happy with the design now knowing how to use it properly. I bought it again so that must say something! Read more ›