Customer Reviews

KONG Teddy Bear Dog Toy, Medium, Brown

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My husband & I have 3 wonderful pups/dogs that LOVE to play with stuffed animals. The problem is that they usually destroy them quickly, as they really enjoy playing with their stuffed toys together - with one pulling a leg & another pulling a arm, and they are also known to chew on them until they get to the insides - where they then work on spreading the filling all over our house.

Because of this we decided not to get them anymore plush toys. But then I read the description for Dr. Noys Teddy Bear & decided to give it a try. My "babies" have been playing with it for almost a month now and it's still in pretty good condition - it's nearly indestructable! (This is a record for us, as most stuffed animals are completely destroyed in an hour or less!)

The stitching is done extrememly well - with the only part getting chewed open being the nose. But one of the best things is that there's only a tiny bit of stuffing in there - so even when they got the nose off, there was just one little blob of filling to pick up - and they can still play with it!

Another plus is how easy it is to replace the squeaker. We haven't had to do it yet, but I checked it out - and it really is amazingly easy! And it comes with an extra squaker too!

Overall, I would HIGHLY recommend Dr. Noys Plush Teddy Bear to all pet owners - it's well made, nearly indestructable and our dogs LOVE it!

we have a bullmastiff, and these are the only toys I buy. Anything else is usually shredded with stuffing all over the house within about two hours. They are incredibly durable, and easily thrown in the washer.

My puppy has had this bear for two years - and it is his constant companion. He has torn up every other stuffed animal he has... but not this one - and he plays with it constantly - he sleeps with it, plays with it, etc. Just now, after two years, he actually made a hole in it and started pulling out the stuffing - so I went and ordered two more 'cause he can NOT live without this bear. My wife repaired the hole but I don't think the repair will work too long and I don't want him to be in mourning... We need a new one "on hand" for when the current one meets its demise!

My miniature pinscher Bella has this little bear and a little duck. Both of them she's had since she was a baby, 9 months ago and both of them are still in great condition. They last a long time! She has torn up many toys in the past but these have held up with no problem at all! They are definitely two of her favorite toys! They are very small though, don't buy them if you have a larger dog at all, I think they are just best for toy breed dogs, Bella is 6 pounds.

I've had the Dr. Noys teddy bear in the medium size for almost 6 months, purchased for my 30 lb sheltie girl. Our dog is not a "sit down and try to rip apart" kind of dog, but she does love to play tug-o-war! I usually grip the head while she grabs onto either the squeaking body or one of the limbs, and she hops and pulls and shakes and play-growls until she gets too thirsty to continue. Hubby and I also play keep-away with the bear, tossing it back and forth so she'll run between us for some exercise (she's not much of a retriever). Sometimes she'll pick up the bear and bring it over to me to let me know it's time to play, but otherwise she really doesn't play with the bear on her own. Not the fault of the bear, it's just the way my sheltie is, and I hope it gives you a better idea of how this bear might hold up with your dog.

This bear came with a free replacement squeaker, which I placed inside the fleece bag that contains the other squeaker, for extra squeaking fun. Probably because of the extra protection the fleece gives, both squeakers have survived my little girl's needle sharp teeth. The fleece thing inside the bear also gives it bulk, without that messy stuffing that dogs so love to pull out. I could hear and feel stitches pop on occasion while playing tug-o-war, but this toy really has held up well compared to other plush dog toys. For 5 months, this bear looked perfect, other than the slobber on it. Our bear has about three sizeable holes and is missing a bit of fur on its chest, which all happened in the last month, but we still use it because there's no stuffing in the bear. I'm currently looking for another Dr. Noys toy as a replacement, when that teddy bear goes to tug-o-war heaven.

In addition to being very sturdy, this bear is super cute. I have a photo of the Dr. Noys teddy bear in the arms of my sheltie who was laying down, and it's a photo I'll cherish forever.

**UPDATE** We've purchased our 2nd Dr. Noys teddy bear in medium size. I tried buying regular stuffed animals, the kind intended for kids, at second hand stores but they all got pulled apart. We now have 2 shelties and they've been plucking at this Kong teddy bear's nose for a week (they really like that fleecy material) and this bear is holding up like a champ.

These toys are among the best plush dog toys out there, and we've tried several. I don't think any are truly "indestructible" since there's always a dog somewhere that will defy that claim, but these are well made and worth buying for the majority of dogs. Just be *sure* to buy the size that suits your dog; don't buy one too small that can be swallowed easily! Dr. Noys' toys are great in that they always include an extra squeaker in the pack, and the toy squeaker is easily replaceable in its hidden velcro pouch. (Squeakers are not indestructible; that's why they include an extra. But the advantage here is that they are very secure, and can't be eaten.) You can even buy separate packages of squeakers if your dog is tough on plush toys. Or you can remove the squeaker if it drives you crazy! ;-) In the larger sizes you can replace the squeaker with a tennis ball for active dogs.

Pay attention to the sizes listed: extra-small is really small, best for only the tiniest toy breeds or for small puppies. Medium will work for most dogs, but if your dog is a shredder, loves to destroy plush toys, only get the large sizes. If you have certain breeds, like Staffordshire terriers and bull dogs, then perhaps another toy would be a wiser choice. You know your dog.

So if you're tired of buying so-called "dog toys" that are really glorified baby toys and easily destroyed, try these. Ours have lasted for two years with hard play, only replacing the squeakers. Even better, they're usually included in the Amazon 4-for-3 promotion, so you can get one free if you buy four (smaller sizes)! That way you can test out different designs, or save one for later. Highly recommended!

This toy is durable! We were a little worried when we first received it because the bear really doesn't look that sturdy. But out lab has been carrying it around for weeks and it still looks new. The squeaker still works too! Our 7 month old lab destroys most of his toys within minutes so we're super happy with this one!

WE have purchased this before. It will last a long time. BUY ONLY FOR SMALL DOGS. This product is a potential hazard if given to a dog of inappropriate size. Our little dog loves her "Bear Baby". I really like the way the squeaky is inserted into the toy using a velcro fastener. Therefore, the squeaky is removed to wash the toy and the toy comes with an extra squeaky. Because it is thoughtfully constructed using quality materials this is an excellent product. If you have a small dog they will love it too. Be sure to check out the frog and duck.

Glad to see that so many others have found these to be great toys. These toys are among the best plush dog toys out there, and we've tried several. I don't think any are truly "indestructible" since there's always a dog somewhere that will defy that claim, but these are well made and worth buying for the majority of dogs. Just be *sure* to buy the size that suits your dog; don't buy one too small that can be swallowed easily! Dr. Noys' toys are great in that they always include an extra squeaker in the pack, and the toy squeaker is easily replaceable in its hidden velcro pouch. (Squeakers are not indestructible; that's why they include an extra. But the advantage here is that they are very secure, and can't be eaten.) You can even buy separate packages of squeakers if your dog is tough on plush toys. Or you can remove the squeaker if it drives you crazy! ;-)

Pay attention to the sizes listed: extra-small is really small, best for only the tiniest toy breeds or for small puppies. Medium will work for most dogs, but if your dog is a shredder, loves to destroy plush toys, only get the large sizes. If you have certain breeds, like Staffordshire terriers and bull dogs, then perhaps another toy would be a wiser choice. You know your dog.

So if you're tired of buying so-called "dog toys" that are really glorified baby toys and are easily destroyed, try these. Ours have lasted for two years with hard play, only replacing the squeakers. Even better, they're usually included in the Amazon 4-for-3 promotion, so you can get one free if you buy four! That way you can test out different designs, or save one for later. Highly recommended!

I ordered this Kong Teddy bear toy based on reviews I read here. My dog is only 15 lbs but he loves to chew and destroy. I needed a toy that can keep him occupied and would be durable enough for him not to tear holes through. I have been satisfied with the rubber Kong toys so I figured I would give the cute teddy a try. My dog loved the toy however it was chewed through in about 2 days. I liked the removable squeaker feature however my dog was able to create a big hole in the face and body that having the feature doesn't really matter. He was able to chew through the ears, legs and arms the first day. By the 2nd day he was able to get to the squeaker. So,....my two cents,...Kong rubber toys are great but these soft plush ones are not anywhere as durable if you have a dog like mine. My dog is a very cute shichon lap dog so I didn't think he would be able to destroy it,...but he did.