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Puppy rubber is intended only for dogs that still have their needle-sharp baby teeth. Puppy Kongs are extra-squishy and inviting, and I have used them to help teach reluctant chewers that Kongs are more than just vessels for food.
Naturally, the Puppy Kongs can be used the same way as any other Classic Kong. I like to stuff them with peanut butter and freeze them.
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When I had the foster girls here, they had just been spayed and needed to stay quiet in their crates for ten days. I would fill their Kongs with dry kibble after each potty break so they could roll the toys around rather than eating out of a bowl.
Pros: A safe, durable chew toy that can be stuffed with tasty treats and frozen for teething puppies. Comes in cute pastel "baby" colors. Bounces unpredictably for ridiculous puppy action.
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Cons: Puppy Kong is only for puppies with baby teeth, as soon as they grow some permanent teeth this toy should be tossed. I'm not crazy about stuff having a limited lifespan like that. Puppy Kong also only comes in Extra Small, Small, Medium, and Large, so giant breed puppies may outgrow their toys before they finish teething.
Bottom Line: I own Puppy Kongs because am eccentric enough to want to collect Kongs of every size/shape/color.
I have a puppy Kong and puppy Kong Goodie Bone for Lily, left over from when I was fostering senior dogs and wanted softer rubber. (my local pet store doesn't carry senior Kongs in the small size.) It has been fine for Lily, and I think it encourages her to chew her toys more, which she loves. She is 10 pounds and not a heavy chewer. I would never give a puppy Kong to a bigger or more powerful adult dog, but in this case I think the "off-label use" is okay. :D
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