Jw Pet Ruffians Chicken Dog Toy

October 16, 2010 11:32 am | By Zootoo Editor Flinn D.

Chicken Poulet, by Ruffians, is a rubber dog toy that squeaks and is made in the shape of, you guessed it, a chicken. Its bright yellow color, round shape and chewable texture make it a surefire hit for your pooch. When I gave it our tester dog, he gripped it in his teeth and shook it from side to side, delighted by the high pitched squeal it made every time he bit down.

The rubber is textured to stimulate your dog’s chewing instinct and keep him interested for hours. The makeup of the toy is no slouch either. Our tester dog is a particularly strong chewer and even after hours of working over Chicken Poulet, he was not able to tear it open or break it up into smaller pieces — which is always a concern of mine when purchasing rubber chew toys as they can be hazardous if swallowed.

All these qualifications make Chicken Poulet an excellent entry in the rubber dog toy field and at only $8.99 at most retailers, it is certainly affordable. Its durability means that this toy will be giving your dog chewing pleasure for months, even years to come — the well-made rubber chew toy can be a staple of your dog’s toy collection. My dog has ones that are more than two years old.

When first introducing Chicken Poulet to your pooch it is a good idea to supervise his chewing. Personally, I never leave my dog alone with any rubber toy no matter how strong because if he did manage to break it into smaller pieces, swallowing those pieces could be hazardous — and until I see the toy in action, I like to be sure.

Pros: Durable, will stand up to power chewers; dogs love the squeak.

Cons: None.