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yorkiegirl83 · 12-03-2007, 11:55 AM

I've been making these toys for my little furbutts and wanted your opinion on them

I couldn't find a stuffed toy that was durable enough and would fit in my babies small(er) mouths comfortably so I decided to try my hand at making some.

These little puppy cubes are fully lined with a strong interfacing and filled with anti clumping poly fill. I have been adding a squeaker so far, but am wondering what else people would be interested in (bells, crinkles, ect).

I have two different versions so far to show you all. One has little "tabs" in coordinating fabric where the pups can tug, throw, pull them and one is just the plain plush square. Which one do you like better?

All cubes have 3 different coordinating fabric for a fun look!

Please let me know what you would like to see or if you think it's a good idea

I have a big craft festival coming up in February so I want to come up with a final product so I can get busy making up a bunch!

Thanks!

littlewhip · 12-03-2007, 12:09 PM

I think they look great, I like the ones with the tabs

How big are they going to be? I think a bell or sqeeker is also neat

Asking about the size because if i give mine toys that are to big, they will not play with them.

hartygirl · 12-03-2007, 12:10 PM

I really like them!
If you decide to put them on your site let us know, I would love to have one.
I am always looking for toys, Addy plays with hers so much they end up so ugly looking. Only the home made ones really stand the test of time!

yorkiegirl83 · 12-03-2007, 12:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by littlewhip

I think they look great, I like the ones with the tabs

How big are they going to be? I think a bell or sqeeker is also neat

Asking about the size because if i give mine toys that are to big, they will not play with them.

Silly me, LOL I forgot the size

Each little side of the cube is 3" and they have enough "smoosh-ability" that they are easy to grab on to. The stuffing isn't really hard like some other toys on the market.

Yorkiekids · 12-03-2007, 12:12 PM

I think they are perfect size for our fur babies. I like the ones with the tabs so they can use it for two different things.

Patti · 12-03-2007, 12:43 PM

Love them!!!

Shanatink · 12-03-2007, 01:10 PM

I think those are cute!

Hokule'a · 12-03-2007, 01:22 PM

My two would prefer the one with the tabs so they can play tug-of-war

littlewhip · 12-03-2007, 02:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Hokule'a

My two would prefer the one with the tabs so they can play tug-of-war

My thoughts to

Gypsy & Me · 12-03-2007, 02:14 PM

I think one of those would be a hit in this house too... especially with a squeeker in it... my Mum's little girl loves rattling things though so I bet a bell type thing would be good too.

Jenn218 · 12-04-2007, 05:23 PM

LOVE THEM!!!
I like the ones with tabs and we love smaller plush toys here that squeek!!!

yorkiegirl83 · 12-04-2007, 06:08 PM

Thanks so much for all the imput guys! I love them too!! I've put them through the washer already without a problem (gentle cycle) and left out to dry and they held up awesome!

My one little girl Emma is a HUGE chewer. Her favorite thing in life is to rip the eyes/nose/stuffing out of EVERY plush toy we own and after working on this one for the entire day she finally managed to tear it.

My other 3 furbabies tugged their little hearts out, tossed it around, carried it everywhere without any damage done at all, so I think it's good for most furbabies, just not ones like my Emma, LOL.

Still though, I am going back to the drawing board, adding a heavier interfacing and an internal fleece liner as well to see how much more durable this makes it!

I'd love to be able to offer a free one to a special yorkie "tester" who can let me know what they think of it! I'm not sure if I'm allowed to post that here or not, so admin I hope I am allowed (i'm not selling anything

)!

The first person to PM me will get a free cube to test out for me as long as they don't mind giving me their feedback on it. =)

GinosMommy · 12-04-2007, 08:12 PM

i like the tabbed one better. I think they could carry them around easier in their mouths that way

RoxyJosMom · 12-05-2007, 08:15 AM

What a great idea! The tabs are good for little mouths. And the more noise, the better

. Good luck at the fair. They should be big sellers!

Nikki+2 · 12-05-2007, 12:07 PM

Oh those are adorable. Spike is awful with chewing limbs, eye, tails etc off of toys so that would be perfect. Since you asked about crinkles, mine love that. They love the beany babies for dogs that squeak and crinkle. When you're set to sell I'd be interested.

12-03-2007, 12:12 PM	#5
Yorkiekids Piper & Sebastian Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: florida Posts: 12,224	I think they are perfect size for our fur babies. I like the ones with the tabs so they can use it for two different things. __________________ Susan, Piper & Sebastion

12-03-2007, 12:43 PM	#6
Patti Donating YT 10000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Illinois Posts: 17,205	Love them!!! __________________ Cali Pixie Roxie : Maya's Mom RIP my sweet Dixie girl 1/17/08 http://callipuppyscastle.bravehost.com/index.html

12-03-2007, 01:10 PM	#7
Shanatink Mommy to 3 Princesses Donating Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 10,534 Blog Entries: 1	I think those are cute! __________________ Shana- mommy to 3 of the HOTTEST pooches in TEXAS and SkinBaby Tess! Is Your Dog Naked? Shop at www.TinkerbellsCloset.com Dog Boutique

12-03-2007, 01:22 PM	#8
Hokule'a Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Salt Lake City, UT Posts: 4,108	My two would prefer the one with the tabs so they can play tug-of-war __________________ Eva's keikis: Hokule'a, Kalani & Pi'ilani Kalani - Official member of The Little Gentleman's Club

12-03-2007, 02:14 PM	#10
Gypsy & Me Plus Kayla & Amelia Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Nottinghamshire, UK Posts: 6,431	I think one of those would be a hit in this house too... especially with a squeeker in it... my Mum's little girl loves rattling things though so I bet a bell type thing would be good too. __________________ .Gypsy. & .Kayla. Vicky 4babytalk.com

12-03-2007, 12:09 PM	#2
littlewhip My six pack Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: wiith my furbabys Posts: 7,666	I think they look great, I like the ones with the tabs How big are they going to be? I think a bell or sqeeker is also neat Asking about the size because if i give mine toys that are to big, they will not play with them.

12-03-2007, 12:10 PM	#3
hartygirl YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: South Texas Posts: 1,249	I really like them! If you decide to put them on your site let us know, I would love to have one. I am always looking for toys, Addy plays with hers so much they end up so ugly looking. Only the home made ones really stand the test of time!

12-04-2007, 05:23 PM	#11
Jenn218 Mojo, LilyGrace & Me Donating Member Moderator Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: OZ Posts: 15,987	LOVE THEM!!! I like the ones with tabs and we love smaller plush toys here that squeek!!! __________________ JennMom to Katelyn Mojo LilyGrace Sophie LukeRusty Mojo's Pia

12-04-2007, 06:08 PM	#12
yorkiegirl83 Love My Furbabies! Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: NY Posts: 4,180	Thanks so much for all the imput guys! I love them too!! I've put them through the washer already without a problem (gentle cycle) and left out to dry and they held up awesome! My one little girl Emma is a HUGE chewer. Her favorite thing in life is to rip the eyes/nose/stuffing out of EVERY plush toy we own and after working on this one for the entire day she finally managed to tear it. My other 3 furbabies tugged their little hearts out, tossed it around, carried it everywhere without any damage done at all, so I think it's good for most furbabies, just not ones like my Emma, LOL. Still though, I am going back to the drawing board, adding a heavier interfacing and an internal fleece liner as well to see how much more durable this makes it! I'd love to be able to offer a free one to a special yorkie "tester" who can let me know what they think of it! I'm not sure if I'm allowed to post that here or not, so admin I hope I am allowed (i'm not selling anything )! The first person to PM me will get a free cube to test out for me as long as they don't mind giving me their feedback on it. =) __________________ Le Petite Paw Boutique Couture Clothing For the Pampered Pooch! http://www.lppboutique.com

12-04-2007, 08:12 PM	#13
GinosMommy Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Fishers, IN Posts: 2,149	i like the tabbed one better. I think they could carry them around easier in their mouths that way __________________ Stacy, Mommy to: Bianca the Bichon 3-6-06, Gino the yorkie 3-15-07

12-05-2007, 08:15 AM	#14
RoxyJosMom Love The Verminator! Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: PA Posts: 3,829	What a great idea! The tabs are good for little mouths. And the more noise, the better . Good luck at the fair. They should be big sellers! __________________ Roxy loves Alphy Remi loves Millie ORDER YOUR YT COOKBOOK TODAY

12-05-2007, 12:07 PM	#15
Nikki+2 Donating YT 4000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 5,304	Oh those are adorable. Spike is awful with chewing limbs, eye, tails etc off of toys so that would be perfect. Since you asked about crinkles, mine love that. They love the beany babies for dogs that squeak and crinkle. When you're set to sell I'd be interested. __________________ Nikki s Sugar "The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated" Gandhi