New and Safe Toys & Gifts for Christmas

[Discussing Labradoodles & Goldendoodles]

Several months back there was a discussion on the safety of toys and bowls for our Doodles. At that time I went on a mission to rid Hattie's toy box of lead based paint rubber toys from China, plastic bowls and unsafe dyes in soft toys. With a new puppy coming in January it was time to refresh the toy box so the baby would have some appropriate toys and Hattie could have a few new things for Christmas. Here are some of the new things I found and safe gifts for the holidays! Most everything came from Amazon unless I give a website address. I hope this helps at least a few people find safer toys for your fur babies this Christmas! If you have other ideas---throw them at us!

Also here is a link for safe toys and info about the manufacturer...

http://www.happydogsplay.com/pages/safetystatements.html

 

CHARMING HENRIETTA CHICKEN

Handpainted, leadfree and all natural latex

JW Brand

Made in USA

Natural rubber that is springy

JW has LOTS of toys that are all safe and fun!

LUCKY PET PRODUCTS

• Proceeds Benefit Shelter and Rescue Animals
• Made of Natural Materials
• Leather and Cotton Rope Construction
• Industrial Grade Sewing
• All Colors Eco-Tested and Colorfast

PRIDEBITE TOYS

A new company created by four guys

The toys are made in China but are tested and child safe

These toys come in really fun shapes like monkeys, dogs, goldfish etc as well as collegiate

They consist of two pieces of tough foam covered with fleece with two squeakers sewn in between and all double stitched for strength. They float and can be washed. These guys also support animal rescue $1 for $1.

FIESTA 2-Quart SERVING BOWLS

No lead in the glazes, dishwasher safe, and they come in really fun colors to mix and match for safe eating.

HIMALAYAN YAK CHEW

Ancient recipe from the Himalayas

I order these from DoggyLoot as they are cheaper there and I dont have to pay for shipping

All natural ingredients: yak and cow milk, salt and lime juice

Guaranteed analysis: protein 526 -percent carbohydrates 303-percent fat 09 -percent ash food 60 -percent moisture 102 -percen

No preservatives

CANINE GENIUS LEO 

These can be locked together or used individually for treat dispensing

GO DOG WITH CHEW GUARD TECHNOLOGY

These have lasted the longest of any soft toy for Hattie who is a very aggressive chewe,. and they are really cute! Made in USA

PLANET DOG FETCH BALL WITH ROPE 

Love Planet Dog products! Made in USA

ANTLERS

Hattie's favorite thing!

Antlerpantry.com or WildChewz.com

I buy from Wildchewz because I can get the whole antler and they are very fresh. I don't know if AntlerPantry carries whole antlers.

BUMBLE BALL

This toy needs to be monitored by you but is really fun as it bounces around and vibrates. It runs on batteries.

NATURE'S ORGANIC PET LAVENDER MIST

This is all natural and smells really great and is non oily. Calming, 100 percent natural, works as a natural insecticide and makes it easier to brush doodles out.

SQUAWKIE TALKIE by KYJEN

LOVE THESE!!! So fun and crazy!

The squawk lasts forever and Hattie loves to run with it making squawkie noises!

RUFFWEAR BOOTS

Hattie wears her shoes a lot here in southwest Texas where the asphalt gets so hot and burrs are murderous on her feet! They also work great when she visits the hospital. They keep her from sliding on linoleum floors and I can take them off and wash them and not worry about germs!

RUFFWEAR GORDO

I ordered this from Zappos.com because they have free shipping and it was the same price as Amazon. Ruffwear products are top of the line in every way!

DEHYDRATORS

Love mine and couldn't live without it! I dry yams slices for Hattie and strips of chicken. No prep work required other than slicing. Healthy snacks for your Dood and You!!!

[Leslie and Halas]

Thanks for compiling this list.  It can be tough to find toys not made in China.  I'm going to pick a couple from the list above for Halas for Christmas.

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

Most of JD's stuffed toys are made in China; it's extremely difficult to find any that aren't. They are safe as long as you don't have a dog who eats the materials. You can machine wash them before giving them to the dog if you are concerned, but stuffed toys aren't painted so there's no worry about lead or other toxic materials. It's just fabric, and almost all of our clothes, towels, and other soft goods are made in the Far East, too. (Go check the labels if you don't think so.)

JD doesn't rip or shred his soft toys, and he doesn't eat anything that isn't food. So for catching and chomping (he likes to make them grunt and squeak), Most of the stuffed toys made in China are okay.

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

Yes, I would not recommend any stuffed toys for dogs who shred them or do more than bite down on them without tearing them. Even if the stuffed toys are made in the USA and don't contain anything harmful, strings, threads, pieces of fabric or synthetic fur can cause horrible stomach problems, including an obstruction requiring surgery, and/or damage to the GI tract.

[F, Calla & Luca]

If we get too carried away with all the toys and chews that can be harmful the dogs will die of boredom.

[Ronna, Murphy & Wilson]

My boys are getting Fiesta Bowls for Christmas.  They aren't excited but I am.  Thank you Karen, for introducing me to one more expensive thing I didn't know I needed :)

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

I'm always glad to do my part for the US economy, lol!

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

That's why I made my comment about the stuffed toys from China being okay. I would not buy them from places like Walmart, but the ones that JD has have been just fine. Things like Hide a Squirrels, etc.

[Jennifer,Chloe & Myla]

Thanks Sandy, I needed this! Hope to find something fun this weekend and be done with the search.

[Linda, Charlie Brown and Beau]

Sandy ~ great list.  Thanks for making my doodle christmas shopping a piece of cake! 

Happy holidays!