Labradors kong colours & strengths

Tammy_ · Posted: Sat Feb 10, 2007 1:02 pm Post subject: Kong colours & strengths

The only toys my dogs can have without destroying in 3 mins flat are Kongs and similar type material toys.

I want to buy them some more Kongs but have only ever used the black ones which are supposed to me the strongest (i think), does anyone use the red ones, are these still suitable for labs that will destroy any other toy ?

thanks

Rooster · Posted: Sat Feb 10, 2007 1:08 pm Post subject:

Boo has always had a red one, number one got lost last month, but it was a year old and probably would have lasted her forever. She is a real powerful chewer too. I bought a new one, but got a bigger size by mistake and its very heavy compared to the other, she doesnt play with it so much (Too much of a gob full for her) Laughing

Tammy_ · Posted: Sat Feb 10, 2007 1:13 pm Post subject:

aaaww. she looks similar build to Henry, does she normally have the large one ? rather than XL

hilaryjp · Posted: Sat Feb 10, 2007 1:17 pm Post subject: Kongs

I have red, black and water Kongs, which I had for years for my hairies. CD loves the black one and only give lip service to the others. However, think the red ones are just as strong so just depends which you fancy buying Laughing

Hilary

Rooster · Posted: Sat Feb 10, 2007 1:18 pm Post subject:

Yep Tammy, the XL hardy fits in her mouth, Will have to get her another large.

nickynockynoonoo · Posted: Sat Feb 10, 2007 1:25 pm Post subject:

There seems to be such a huge range of Kongs these days. I believe the multicoloured ones are only for puppies.
I have found the red ones a suitable size and strong enough for our lab and GSD. The black one, which is the toughest I believe is too big for even our GSD to play with. It's great for stuffing and freezing with low fat Philly though.

A friend sent a bone shaped Kong. It can take a treats the size of Markies. It didn't last 5 mins. We found little triangles of rubber all over the floor.

Lea, (Nutella-de-ville), mentioned buying Kongs on-line. Hopefully she will see this and give the details again. I think she said they are as cheap as £1.

Have you tried dog proof balls? (No comments please.) They are really robust but hurt if you get smacked by one, LOL.

Fay · Posted: Sat Feb 10, 2007 1:35 pm Post subject:

Just thought I'd mention, I bought a couple of the cheap Kongs.

Think they lasted 2 minutes Rolling Eyes

They're nowhere near tough enough Smile

VJH · Posted: Sat Feb 10, 2007 1:42 pm Post subject:

Ruby has a red Large Kong and its perfect size - she snt a chewr though. I have 4 of the cheapy Kongs from here www.plutospets.co.uk and they are very flimsy and I wouldnt leave Ruby alone withone but they are good for supervised use

Karen · Posted: Sat Feb 10, 2007 1:58 pm Post subject:

Corbie's had a red Kong, lasted ages but for his next one I got the black and it's definitely made of tougher rubber.

Tammy_ · Posted: Sat Feb 10, 2007 2:10 pm Post subject: