TUFFY - World's Tuffest Soft Dog Toy - MEGA Ring - Squeakers -Multiple Layers. Made Durable, Strong & Tough. Interactive Play (Tug, Toss & Fetch). Machine Washable & Floats. (Junior, Brick)

This did seem good for aggressive chewers, but only lasted 2 weeks

Bought this and the octopus. Granted the ring is bigger and a little stronger. But strong is relative to dog and any dog's jaws are made to desimate, not nibble. This is another nibble toy.Ten minutes and the telltale hole, squeeker in pieces, stuffing neatly removed. Now I want to be clear...this wasn't the edge of the toy ripping off. THIS WAS THROUGH THE so called EIGHT LAYERS OF TUFFNESS! so much for that.The other toy, the octopus was ridiculous. Totally shot in the blink of an eye.I bought one big toy and one little toy for one big dog and one little dog. Once I saw what the little dog did to the octopus, I took it away and gave him the ring, thinking maybe the octopus was made for tiny dogs and at this point I was concerned the ring wouldn't last with my big dog. It didn't last with the little dog so I know the big dog would have inhaled it.The ring is a pretty big toy.First off here's why: This business of a soft stuffed toy, which I suspect is more for us than for dogs. Because dogs aren't babies who want cuddly dolls. They're dogs and even the littlest dog plays hard.Why aren't these kinds of toys thick and quilted to within an inch of their existance? why do we need stuffing and cheesey squeekers? I'll give it, this squeeker's plastic was a little thicker...but honestly...a little thicker means nothing. It means one less chewing motion before the dog spits it out (if your dog doesn't swallow them...mine doesn't thank goodness).These are expensive toys. My dog likes a chew challenge, it's true. But I expected, particularly for the price and the description that the smaller would last at least a couple of hours and the larger a few days.But they do not live up to the description...the eight layers weren't there that I could see and while I could see to the other side I wasn't counting layers. Or maybe all the layers are in another toy or a different part of it. I don't know. I stopped the play as soon as I saw it was coming apart.In this age of high tech design and technology PLUS the need for jobs in America - why are we producing such subpar products. And I realize that for some dogs these toys are just fine, but I know for many, maybe most, they're just not very good.Frankly, I do not understand why all dog toys are so incredibly destructable now. And because they are, they're dangerous to dogs. Dogs don't care about soft...it's the squeeker they go after.Kongs used to be superior toys. No more. Devil toys too (the big red rubber ones with little horns) but no more. They're making toys flimsier and I realize it's because the stronger they are, the longer they last and there's not enough money in it.But I think this is bad strategy. I am willing to bet we dog owners will pay a lot of money for a toy that will last more than a few minutes. I couldn't even give my larger dog her toy because the little dog killed the octopus so fast. And I mean FAST!!I don't want a toy that's filled with stuffing that's going to be all over my livingroom AND in my dog's throat and gut. I don't want a toy that's cute. I want a toy that's up to dogs playing and chewing. That's what they do and they do it hard.

Our 90 pound Old English Bulldog and his partner in crime - a 5 month old puppy of the same breed are both relentless - hardcore chewers.Thier jaws were designed by Satan.This said, I know when buying virtually any soft or stuffed dog toy that it's the equivalent of pre-mediated murder - for the toy not the dogs!However, Tuffy toys are without question one of the most entertaining line of dog toys we've ever had. Both for the dogs and ourselves.When our oldest, Harley was a puppy he had this odd habit of chewing on seams or pulling strings out of anything from pillows to upholstery until the entire thing was unraveled.We thought this was a puppy phase and that he would grow out of it. Well, it's six years later and we're still waiting.He does this with everything, including our bedding - which is why our prized 1,200 thread count sheets look like swiss cheese.So we know when going into buying a soft or stuffed toy that it doesn't stand a chance for a long healthy life. Harley is going right for that seam - and with deadly accuracy.I've bought more Tuffy toys on Amazon then I can remember.What's left of most of them is lost somewhere in that endless void of half chewed nylabones, Kongs, tennis balls and once adorable stuffed bunnies and other cute kritters that now resemble road kill.So, I decided to crank up the crazy once again and bought the Mega Ring - I love that Tuffy rates their toys on a Tuffy scale.Thos toy was an immediate hit! Our dogs went bezerk and we sat back and laughed. The hole in the center is perfect for you to grab onto and get in on the fun.If you have one dog or many - this is a must have toy. The material is great, thick and strong and the tiger print is a hoot. It's very well made and strong enough for "normal" dogs.Unless of course you live in our world - where the only toy that would have lasting power would be a cinder block. Life is short so if they have fun for a few weeks or months it's worth every cent.And the fun that our dogs have with this toy is well worth the price - even though we know that for the poor Tuffy, it's days are numbered.5 Paws Up!

This is holding up fairly well so far at the 1 month mark. Honestly, it has lasted longer than I expected. Every 'soft' toy we have given him has been destroyed within 1-2 minutes. These kinds of toys are always marketed for 'tough chewers' but I really wouldn't say chewing is the problem, at least with my dog. He rips, that's the issue. He will hold down a toy with his paws, grab on with his teeth, and start pulling.There in lies the problem, and one this toy is starting to suffer from. That black outer ring is the stitching holding it together, and he zeroed in on it and started fraying it immediately. I thought for sure the thing would be a goner by the end of the day, but here I am a month later and it's still there. That black edge is looking rather rough, but everything else is holding up.For that I will rate it 3 stars, it has held up longer than expected but I don't know how much longer. I think it would of held up longer if there was only the inside ring as a seam instead of both the inside and outside. He can't really get a good ripping grip on the inside one. These toys are rather expensive, so we're still relying mainly on hard plastic toys to keep him busy, soft plastic ones he chews through in minutes also.UPDATE: Well, turns out I was right, only got one more week out of it. So 5 weeks in total, and it's in the trash. As an FYI, it is filled with stuffing ... which my dog loves more than anything in the universe ... to eat ... sigh. Far too expensive to buy 10 of these things a year. Especially since dogs aren't dumb, you'd have to buy a different toy every time because they'll learn how to destroy them.

My 8 month old American Staffy loved his new toy....and it kept him amused for hours. However the toy only lasted 5 days which was disappointing. My Amstaff is a power chewer!

I bought this item because I have a large dog who loves soft toys and the usual things last him just a few minutes before he has disemboweled, destuffed and shredded it into a myriad of tiny pieces all over the house. The description for this toy looked promising, the reviews looked promising, the price was rather off putting, but if it gave my boy some fun then it would be worth it.It arrived promptly in a large box with lots of brown paper that caused much delight, if only for a few minutes, and then I showed him that the box he had just killed actually contained a new toy. Well if he could do somersaults I swear he would have and we spent a pleasant 20 minutes playing tug and catch in the garden. Suitably happy, we returned indoors and I went to make a cuppa ....BIG MISTAKE! in the space of time it takes for the kettle to boil he had destroyed this toy, ripping a large hole in it and destuffing it all over the floor. So it seems that if you have a dog who likes plush toys this is not the one for you. I'm not sure where they got their toughness rating from, but it certainly meant nothing to my pup.Great toy if you want a soft ring to play tug off war or fetch with, but if you have a chewer, it isn't worth a quarter of what it costs!!

Having seen too many toy rabbits, squirrels and various squeaky toys being dismembered and destroyed I thought I'd take a punt on this toy for my lurcher cross (we think she's crossed with a demon) . Mixed reviews gave me pause, but having seen a vid where a wolf and tiger etc played with one in a zoo I thought it was worth the risk. The toy came and my dog went barmy! Straight to the garden and commenced the attack which has seen the end of many soft toys. However, the toy was still there! It even squeaked!! I dared to turn my back and returned to find her chewing on the black webbing and she had made some damage to the webbing but a quick trim made it okay... and the toy was still alive! She has tugged, chewed and gnawed the toy, but with supervision to ensure she doesn't gnaw the edges too much, the toy is fine!!

So I have tried all the dog toys almost on the market and on average these last two days.(have got a 10 month old Dobermann)3 weeks later this Mega Ring is still going although the squeaker gave up on day one.The stitching around the edges is now wearing down so I give this product another week but am delighted that I have found someone that is actually putting the effort into really providing a robust toy for larger dogs.Would like to volunteer my dog to test new products as not many TOUGH toys have got a pass mark given by my boy!!! but this one certain has - thank you

Lasted 2 days before the edge statching was destroyed in several places. may have survied a week before the stuffing was pulled out then it was only suitable for the bin.... i had high hopes for this toy as well - back to rope balls it is then. They may only last as long as the "Tuffy Ring" but at least they cost a lot less.Tuffy ring might be ok for some but not our GSD