Does this have any advantages over a Kong? Trying to decide between the two.
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Sorry I can't answer that...I do t know anything about the Kong. This one is pretty good though
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Maybe if you feed tiny pieces if food.... The squirrel has cuttable rubber flaps at the opening (if I remember correctly) so it's harder for treats to fall out. Honestly I'd take the kong any day over the squirrel. I think it's too heavy. And the flaps at the hole almost discourage my dogs from licking and chewing at the treats inside. Hope this helps.
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It's harder for my two to get the treats out of this one. That means they play with it longer and it keeps them more entertained. It's great for keeping them busy for a long time.
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HUGE advantage over the Kong! It's more rugged, and this one has little teeth on the bottom so you can put their food in it. My dog likes to chew on it and also bounce it around to get the food out. He absolutely loves it! We have a Kong as well and it's not nearly as cool!
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Like others, I use both. Kongs are great to freeze. I fill them with kibble and top the with peanut butter before freezing them. None if the treats I use work well with a Kong, though. The hole is too large. I use Squirrel Dudes much more often. They work well with regular kibble and the dog gets a longer play time out of them. Both can be used as a substitute ball. My dog love the erratic way they bounce. He seems to prefer the smell/feel of the Squirrel Dude, although I'm sure that varies by dog.
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I actually use both! The hole in Squirrel Dude is much smaller than a Kong so I only use little treats and kibble. You can't stuff it with much else. My dog loves putting it in her mouth and tossing it in the air to see if se can get the treats to fall out. I use the Kong for things like peanut butter, mashed bananas and baby food. Pop them in the freezer and it's a great busy treat for her.
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My dog is able to destroy pretty much anything, but she can't destroy this kong. It would be a good investment. However, be ready to fill it up often if your dog is anything like mine. Sometimes I just put it away so she doesn't consume too many goodies. The biggest is the best and make sure it is black.
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The animal's attitude and willpower determines the model more than the breed. I have a very stubborn willful 8 year old pit mix, so I LOVE the 425S. It's also better to have more power and not need it, then not have enough. You can always use a low setting. That's why I got the 425S.
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I have a 30lb puppy & a 50lb puppy & the large size has worked great for both since they were 8weeks old. If you have an aggressive chewer you might think about a Kong extreme (the black) but unless this is their only toy you should not have a problem.
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The large will probably work better for you. It is an excellent product overall Better for a mature dog rather than puppies who like to chew things up!
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I think you can get the giant one...I have a 70lb german shepherd and the giant was okay, but just SLIGHTLY too wide, I think it would work well for your dog.
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Well, this is nylon strap rated at 3000 pounds, and the other is polypropylene (whatever that is) rated at 900 pounds, so thicker may not mean stronger. However, if you intend to tie up a dog as opposed to King Kong, I'm guessing either will suffice. =o) What gets my attention is the one you found comes in optional colors. The blaze red would be good to spot on Google Maps, but other than that is a bit bright, so I say go for the poly.
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My dog is a peek a poo, I got the large so he'd have room to move around. Sounds like your dog is taller than mine so I would go with the large one. Hope this helps.
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I would get the bigger one. i have both and my dog is a 17lb powder puff chinese crested. While he fits in the small one he has no extra room at all.
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The black one is the Kong Extreme. It's made of a tougher material. The red one is the basic Kong.
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Either one would be fine. They both look the same weight to me, so the difference can't be much. The one I have is very sturdy. I used it for my rescue 85-lb Bernese Mountain Dog to teach her to 'go potty' while on a leash.
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I prefer the 4 wheel. It is more stable and easier to push. Yes, we love our animals!!! Ha! I think you will like this model. Just took my 3 for a long walk a few minutes ago.
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Thank you. My dog is large too, and she likes playing with toys and explore things. For some reason the Kong doesn't impress her.
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I don't have the large to compare, but I do have the express, and I have a 50# black lab that uses it. It is more than sufficient for her. I took a chance on the express because it was better priced, and I have not been disappointed.
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I cannot compare the two, I have never purchased a Cuz DIY toy. I can say that the JW toys have held up great. My Golden never destroyed toys, but my 7 year old lab has made it her career and is successful. Yes she has managed to damage a couple the last 5 years but it took some overtime on her part and there have been several failures.
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I would get the larger version. 2 reasons - 1 - my basset puppy was chewing a Kong (the smaller one) and swallowed it whole. He needed surgery to remove it. 2 - puppies are usually aggressive chewers, so the larger one would give him/her a greater challenge.
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Yes. I was in the same situation. It's a bit heavy but totally worth getting. I have 2 very enthusiastic chewers and this bone was the perfect choice.