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xmasbaby75 · 03-20-2008, 08:54 AM

Dear Toy Makers,

In designing toys for dogs of all shapes and sizes, do you consider the fact that dogs have teeth? I know, this may sound like a stupid question, but I guess its no dummer than making a dog toy filled with stuffing with just a thin little layer of fabric to cover it! I have now been through all types of toys (fabric, plastic, foam, rubber, you name it!)

Now, I do understand that puppies have sharper teeth than adult dogs, but when I come home with a brand new toy from the pet store, I would expect it to last longer than five seconds. No kidding! So, is something wrong with the toys, or my yorkies?

Seriously, we've even been through the so-called "indestructible" ones. Perhaps my crew would be a better test group to try these babies out on before they make claims like that!

So, does anyone else have these problems, or are my guys little Tasmanian Devils in disguise? I wish I had photos of all the fallen toys in our toy graveyard - but mostly they are unrecognizable when I find them!

Here is a short list of what they have done ...

1. Kong - yes, these do last longer than the rest of the toys, but they still managed to chew off the little ends.

2. Rope toys - they love them! But, after a couple of days, they start to "eat" the rope tassels on the end!

3. Balls - they have managed to bite chunks off just about every ball they have ever had!

4. Stuffed toys - need I even go there?

So, Mr. & Mrs. Toymaker, I urge you to consider the fact that my yorkies are apparently super canines. Perhaps you should look into stronger materials for these toys? Do they make titanium toys yet?

Yours truly,

A Super Canine Yorkie Momma of 5.

03-20-2008, 08:54 AM	#1
xmasbaby75 YT Graphic Artist Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: RI Posts: 9,607 Blog Entries: 2	Dear Toy Makers.... Dear Toy Makers, In designing toys for dogs of all shapes and sizes, do you consider the fact that dogs have teeth? I know, this may sound like a stupid question, but I guess its no dummer than making a dog toy filled with stuffing with just a thin little layer of fabric to cover it! I have now been through all types of toys (fabric, plastic, foam, rubber, you name it!) Now, I do understand that puppies have sharper teeth than adult dogs, but when I come home with a brand new toy from the pet store, I would expect it to last longer than five seconds. No kidding! So, is something wrong with the toys, or my yorkies? Seriously, we've even been through the so-called "indestructible" ones. Perhaps my crew would be a better test group to try these babies out on before they make claims like that! So, does anyone else have these problems, or are my guys little Tasmanian Devils in disguise? I wish I had photos of all the fallen toys in our toy graveyard - but mostly they are unrecognizable when I find them! Here is a short list of what they have done ... 1. Kong - yes, these do last longer than the rest of the toys, but they still managed to chew off the little ends. 2. Rope toys - they love them! But, after a couple of days, they start to "eat" the rope tassels on the end! 3. Balls - they have managed to bite chunks off just about every ball they have ever had! 4. Stuffed toys - need I even go there? So, Mr. & Mrs. Toymaker, I urge you to consider the fact that my yorkies are apparently super canines. Perhaps you should look into stronger materials for these toys? Do they make titanium toys yet? Yours truly, A Super Canine Yorkie Momma of 5. __________________ Shadow Dancer (RIP) , Gellica, Li'l Sapphire, Phantom, & Brandi Blu (RIP)