KONG Classic Dog Toy (Small) Review: My Dachshund's Favorite Toy for 3 Years and Counting
I bought my first KONG Classic for Oscar when he was a 10-week-old puppy who thought my baseboards were chew toys. Three years and about four replacements later — this red rubber thing is the only toy that’s survived every phase of his life. So yeah, not bad for a $12 chunk of rubber. What it is The KONG Classic Small is basically a hollow red rubber cone — wider base, smaller top opening. Made from natural rubber with that distinct KONG smell, it bounces unpredictably when you throw it. And it holds stuffed treats when you need to keep a dachshund busy for longer than 30 seconds. The design hasn’t changed in decades because it simply works — the tapered shape creates unpredictable bounces that trigger a dog’s prey drive. ...