KONG Extreme Dog Toy, Black
- Use as a fetch stick that's both safe and reliable
- Helps clean teeth and soothe gums
- Made in the USA. Globally Sourced Materials.
- Available in three sizes: S, M and L
- Great for stuffing with KONG Easy Treat, Snacks or Ziggies
JessicaBlakeney
Excellent dog toy but get a size up!
Great toy, it really holds up to strong chewing. It keeps my dogs entertained for a long time when it is stuffed and frozen. The XXL is a good size for my 1 year old 85 pound German Shepherd. The "Large" is good for my 25 pound ACD mix. The only negative thing about the largest size is the hole is pretty big so it is hard to find treats big enough to stay in there, that is why I usually use peanut butter or wet dog food and freeze it. Spend a little bit more for the black version of the Kong and it's worth it in the end.
Katie-LynnArter
filled with peanut butter and frozen will lead to doggy bliss
my dog LOVES this...probably more because I fill it with peanut butter and freeze it. I've got a german shepherd pup who's almost 9 months and has been known to chew through toys if you let him go too long. Well, I bought this to keep him occupied and frozen peanut butter does the trick. He takes it and sits in his kennel and you couldn't find a happier dog on the planet.
SallyTanoshii
My dog LOVES his Kong and can't shred it
This is the only chew toy my dog can't destroy. He's a 50lb boxer x terrier with an ENORMOUS head that's too big for his body and Jaws of Steel. You can easily pick him up off the ground by his Tug of War rope. Those big beef shank bones just seem to DISSOLVE once he gets hold of them. And other brands of dog chewys don't last five minutes. Yoda's favorite part of his morning routine is to get his Kong stuffed with a couple treats to take in his house when I go to work, and when I get home and let him out, he has to hunt around in the million tiny shreds of what used to be bedding (seriously, he LOVES to shred stuff) and find it before he comes out, and then trots around proudly carrying the thing and trying to figure out which human will dare to stick a couple fingers in the now drool-filled end hole for a little game of Tug O War. I've got a Kong Extreme that lasted two years and is still in perfect shape- or at least it was last time I saw it, he hid it somewhere and forgot, so I had to get him another- But it's a good investment since they are SO durable.
RobertNiles
It's a good investment. Buy multiple Kongs. Fill with moist dog food and freeze. Perfect way to keep active chewers busy!
Well, my adolescent dog is finally old enough that he can destroy most dog toys out there. People rave about Kongs for good reason! He doesn't seem to be able to chew through these toys, thank goodness! We're a busy family, so I use these Kong Extremes to keep him busy and out of my hair. I mix approx half a can of wet dog food with water to make a soupy concoction. Then I mix in some dry kibble and fill the kong with this moistened, extra tasty dog food. Then I freeze it. A frozen filled Kong will keep my dog (approx 60 lbs) busy for at least an hour. I've learned not to let the dry kibble sit in liquid too long. If it's too mushy, it packs down too much and it's harder for him to get out the food stuffed into the "top" of the kong (it also is harder to clean). If the food is moist when frozen, but not mushy, he is able to dislodge it by picking up the kong and dropping it. It takes a while because the food is frozen and sticks together, but it's not impossible for him. It's not a bad idea to buy a size larger than recommended for your dog, they probably can handle it and it will keep the busy longer. Other tips: I purchased multiple Kongs so that I can do the filling and freezing in bulk. It's an investment, but it's been better than burning through toys that are ripped to shreds. A long handled bottle cleaning brush helps to scrape the leftover junk in the top of the Kong. It also helps to soak the entire Kong in water so the old food isn't caked on
MelissaLynnGilliland
Durable Toy
We recently got a new GSD puppy that is a “avid chewer” (stuffed animal toys are finished within a matter of hours) and wanted to get her something that she could chew on without destroying as well as keep her occupied for a prolonged period of time. The Kong fits the bill. So far we have only put peanut butter with her dehydrated lung treats in there and placed it in the freezer for a few hours and it does everything it is supposed to! Freezing the Kong is really a veteran move that our friend suggested because it makes it that much more difficult to the treats out; and really keeping my girl occupied for hours. Other friends have also suggested stuffing pieces of jerky in there which also apparently takes quite a long time to get out, but we have yet to try this yet. The best part about this Kong is that after the dog is finished it is a really quick wash as you can just throw this bad boy in the dishwasher. We have washed it a number of times and it has shown no signs of wear. This definitely gives peace of mind so you know there is no bactiera growing in there from some leftover peanut butter/dog drool! Really an excellent choice especially if you have a power chewer!
TracyRoss
Surprisingly Durable!
Alice, my Pit Bull, is notorious for destroying just about any toy you put in front of her in what I assume is record time. I've tried various Kong brand toys before, and she still destroys them and doesn't even break a sweat doing it. That's when someone told me about the black version of the Kong. Not only did I make the right choice going with the black version, since it's got the most durable rubber out of all versions of this dog toy, but I also chose right by getting her the XXL size. Alice is only about 40 pounds, and pretty small compared to others of the same breed, but I had a plot and a plan when I chose the XXL; it's too big for her mouth! She still loves playing with it, but since she has trouble really getting a solid grip on it, it makes it hard for her to start pulling pieces off of it. It did finally give in after about a month to a month and a half, and is now about half of it's original size though, which is why I'm only giving it four stars instead of five. I'll be ordering her another one shortly, as this is the only toy that's lasted this long so far. I just wish it truly was "Pit Bull proof," haha!
TeraLindsey
Best toy I have found
So far this is the best toy I have found, our dog goes through it in about a month, but any other toys he destroys in about 20 min, we have a 90lb American Staffordshire terrier and the size XL works best, the XXL didn't last as long because he can get his mouth inside it better to tear it apart.
LonnieHeath
Stands up to my 200 pound doggy
I bought this to replace the red Kong that I am pretty sure got stolen from my yard. The price is good for the large, long lasting durability of this product. Large dog toys are very expensive and it can be hard to find toys large enough and durable enough for giant breed dogs. I got the Extreme version because I have a 200 pound Newfoundland who is not really a chewer, but after a while can easily wear out any toys that his mouth goes near. He loves to be outdoors so he spends as much time outside as he does with us, but when he gets bored he likes to dig holes, so I needed something to help keep him occupied. I like to put peanut butter in this Kong toy and freeze it over night. It gives him a snack and some entertainment at the same time. We have also put treats in it too, but the peanut butter seems to be the favorite.
GunHamberg
IF YOU'RE TRYING TO KENNEL TRAIN, THIS IS A MUST-HAVE!!!!!! WONDERFUL!
We watched a video last night on puppy training. Let me preface this by saying, we've had about 30 dogs & just as many cats our 35 years of marriage. However, at our age, we just can't stand watching our dogs pass away. We've always adopted older dogs to give them a good quality and love filled end of life, but the grief is just too difficult to handle anymore. So my husband said our last dog will be a puppy that we will have for many years. He comes home with a 45 pound 6 month old puppy! Now, he does all the walking and training and such. We watched a video that made the most sense out of all of them, found out he's rated in the high to 50 in the States, and decided to follow his advice. He said, to teach them to eat at a certain time, like when we eat, b/c we're kennel training, the best thing to do is moisten their dog food, when it's a mush, put it into this toy & freeze it. Then, when you're having your dinner or have to leave the house to work or whatever, take one put some peanut butter on the end, and put it in the kennel with them. It meets their need to chew, they get feed their portion (you should divide how much they eat into 2,3, or 4 portions) and these with that mixture I mentioned earlier. They are content in their kennel, they love the chewing on them, but are slowly being feed their portion of dog food as an extra plus! We just started it and it worked beautifully. Bought 2 to begin with, and will be ordering 2 more. Always have at least 1 extra in the freezer in case company comes and you need to put them in their kennel for a bit. Excellent product. My son has had the same exact Kong for 4 years now, and he has a Golden Retriever!
JeanTang
Got a pit bull? This might be life changing for you!
We have a 80+ lb pit bull and this is the first toy that has EVER stood a chance! We still marvel a few times a week that it has lasted a month. Our polu girl will rip a brand new tennis ball to shred in 10 seconds flat. Football? Give her 20...she'll husk an extra large coconut in less than 10 minutes. you get the point. No object prevails once she has decided to destroy it! Except for the XL Kong! Granted we don't let her just chew on it all day (we have to put it out of sights hen not playing as she will not leave us alone if she can see it) but this has lasted dozens of fetch sessions for us so far. The best thing about this toy is the bounce capability. You chuck this baby and it will bounce for about 100 yards no problem. This makes it easy for me to throw and polu gets to run farther to fetch. She's not too keen on working any treat stuffing out of it like my Doxie loves too but I think that's a breed thing. She just has always found pleasure in ripping her toys to shreds. To be honest we have noticed her reaction to the toy being so strong...she looks bewildered when chewing it! Haha. The ONLY minor downside to this toy is that it does not float. We take her swimming at the beach and her favorite passtime is fetching toys in the water. If the Kong floated I would buy a dozen on the spot!