Dear Toy Makers ...
Posted 11-07-2008 at 08:39 AM by xmasbaby75
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.
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.
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Thank you. Please send this to ALL toymakers! There are very few that are suitable for my guys. Kongs don't interest them. They like tearing stuff apart. Some of the interactive ones are cool, but they eventually tear the stuffing out of everything. And that stuffing doesn't look safe. | |
Posted 11-09-2008 at 09:04 PM by alaskayorkie Updated 11-09-2008 at 09:06 PM by alaskayorkie |
....and I though it was just my crew....Hmmm....let's see it's been what, a few weeks since Christmas? 2 of the 3 Hide a Squirrels need "surgery", 2 other squeeky stuffy toys are beyond surgery, the fuzz on the balls have been shredded off, and Jake's fav. gift of all (the leopard print squeeky stuffed bra) has had its straps shredded, there's tears everywhere and he's on to Dad's brand new slippers!! UGH!!!! | |
Posted 01-14-2009 at 07:55 AM by abby2473 |
12 Step Recovery Program For Yorkie Talk Addicts I will have a cup of coffee in the morning and read my newspaper like I used to, before Yorkie Talk. I will eat breakfast with a knife and fork and not with one hand typing in Yorkie Talk. I will get dressed before noon (where possible but exceptions may have to be made). I will make an attempt to clean the house, wash clothes, and plan dinner before even thinking of the Web. I will sit down and write a letter to those unfortunate few friends and family that are Web-deprived. I will call someone on the phone who I cannot contact via the Web. I will read a book... if I still remember how. I will listen to those around me about their needs and stop telling them to turn the TV down so I can hear the music on the Web. I will not be tempted during TV commercials to check for PM's I will try and get out of the house at least once a week, if it is necessary or not. I will remember that my bank is not forgiving if I forget to balance my checkbook because I was too busy on Yorkie Talk Last, but not least, I will remember that I must go to bed sometime... and Yorkie Talk will always be there tomorrow! (or should I buy a Laptop) | |
Posted 12-29-2011 at 11:49 AM by bWY39 |