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The KONG Classic is the red rubber toy every vet and trainer recommends, and the trick is in the hollow: stuffed with peanut butter or kibble and frozen, it keeps a dog working for an hour, which is the difference between a chewed shoe and a quiet afternoon. It bounces unpredictably, survives serious chewers, and goes in the dishwasher.
It is the stocking stuffer for a dog person, the gift for new homeowners whose dog has a new house to destroy, and the thank-you for the friend who dog-sat. Dogs that have one recognize the shape.
This is the large, for dogs 30 to 65 pounds; sizes run from puppy to extra large, so check the dog. Under fifteen dollars for the toy that outlasts every plush in the basket.
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