Please note: All Ruff Wear toys are interactive and intended for supervised play. They are not designed to be chew toys. Once the interactive play has finished, place the Ruff Wear toy out of your dog's reach and replace with a designated chew toy.
Have you measured the width of your dog´s paw and checked that you have the correct size?
Number of Reviews: 39 customers reviewed this product.
Recommended:35 out of 39 said they would recommend this product.
4 out of 5
Name: Jen Towers
Date of Review: 1/9/2012
We kick up our paws in: Bohemia, NY
My canine companion(s): jrt, lab mix, potcake (seriously)
love
Would you recommend this product?.: Yes!
great toy
4 out of 5
Name: Anthony G
Date of Review: 1/6/2012
We kick up our paws in: Roanoke, VA
My canine companion(s): Miniature Schnauzer
Great for tug-o-war
Would you recommend this product?.: Yes!
Great toy for fetch and tugging games. My mini schnauzer likes this, but the Gourdo is his favorite.
5 out of 5
Name: Max
Date of Review: 11/26/2011
We kick up our paws in: Portland, OR
My canine companion(s): American Pitt Bull
I like it
Would you recommend this product?.: Yes!
I was trying to replace the old lunker that my dog loves to have a tug of war with. She does bite into it and I have had to sew it up a bit. I know it is not intended for chewing, so expected to repair it. Decided to get another, however, Ruff Wear does not make the larger size. The medium is small for us. Still, we will have it to play tug of war with! Favorite toy.
5 out of 5
Name: Sue, K-9 SAR Handler
Date of Review: 11/6/2011
We kick up our paws in: Mid-west
My canine companion(s): Belgian Malinois
Outstanding
Would you recommend this product?.: Yes!
This is my second purchase of this toy. The old ones are still in use after years as a reward toy for my large male. The only one I have ever had to throw out was when my new puppy used it as a chew toy. Unsurpassed as a tug toy for land and water.
5 out of 5
Name: Anonymous
Date of Review: 10/24/2011
We kick up our paws in: Toronto/Florida
My canine companion(s): Maltipoo
Awesome
Would you recommend this product?.: Yes!
My little 10 lb. dog absolutely loves this toy in the pool. She dives in after it all day long and refuses to play with any other toy in the pool. She loves it so much I ordered 4 back up linkers just in case anything happens to it.
5 out of 5
Name: Sandy
Date of Review: 8/30/2011
We kick up our paws in: Nepean, Ontario, Canada
My canine companion(s): Silver Labrador "Grand-dog"
Excellent
Would you recommend this product?.: Yes!
Tank is a tireless swimmer and fetcher. His Lunker takes a lot of abuse through being mouthed, shaken, tugged at through the slots of the dock boards and dragged around the yard for hours on end. He loves it and I'm delighted with it's durability and functionality. I'm ordering a back up because cottage life without his Lunker would be unthinkable for us both!
1 out of 5
Name: Barb
Date of Review: 8/24/2011
We kick up our paws in: Delafield, WI
My canine companion(s): Male Weimaraner
Didn't last a minute
Would you recommend this product?.: No
My dog is both a happy chewer of his
kongs and is an avid swimmer and retriever and can do so in the lake for 45+ minutes with a good solid rubber Remington water throw. I happily opened his package thinking he might enjoy another fun water throw, but he completely destroyed it into a million pieces in the house within a minute or so and then I had to vacuum up a hundred pieces of cut up fabric pieces that made up the inside stuffing. That was the fasted wasted money I ever spent. Sorry, but true
5 out of 5
Name: Eric
Date of Review: 8/8/2011
We kick up our paws in: Florida
My canine companion(s): Golden Retriever
Fantastic
Would you recommend this product?.: Yes!
This is the toy our puppy defaults to. There are so many ways to engage a puppy with this toy and we haven't even used it with him in the water yet!
5 out of 5
Name: Bog
Date of Review: 7/28/2011
We kick up our paws in: Chilterns, Bucks, and Lake District, UK
My canine companion(s): Labrador
Well made, durable, perfect for us
Would you recommend this product?.: Yes!
My person found this for me in, of all places, a motorway service station (Tebay, Westmorland, M6). I am a soft mouthed dog and don't like hard toys that smack me in the mouth, but I do like a bit of resistance. I don't like the oversoft squashy toys for the manly job of acrobatic toy catching and retrieving. When I go out, she says 'toy' and I go find it wherever it is in the house and take it on my walks, proudly carrying it everywhere. For me this is my top toy for retrieving. I have other toys for other things, but being a retriever, I have most fun with this. She didn't know it floats, so it will be off to the lake then.
5 out of 5
Name: K9 Waves
Date of Review: 7/20/2011
We kick up our paws in: Cincinnati Ohio
My canine companion(s): 2 Labs, both rescue dogs
Excellent
Would you recommend this product?.: Yes!
I am a k9 aquatic practitioner. I work with dogs w/mobility issues. I use the lunker for my clients and they love it. Also my two labs love it. Very high quality toy. It holds up well with a lot of use.
2 out of 5
Name: Sniffy McWagsalot
Date of Review: 5/23/2011
We kick up our paws in: Portland, OR
My canine companion(s): 1 Beagle, 1 Husky Mutt, and 1 Lab
For fetchers, not chewers
Would you recommend this product?.: No
I would recommend this product for retrieving, but not for other kinds of play. My dogs greatly enjoyed chewing and playing tug with this toy... for the hour it took them to destroy it.
5 out of 5
Name: Dan
Date of Review: 5/2/2011
We kick up our paws in: South Florida
My canine companion(s): Lab/Pointer
Nicely Made
Would you recommend this product?.: Yes!
Have only been able to use it a couple times. Typically these type of toys get destroyed on the first use. This one has lasted two trips and still looks new, so for that it is better than the ones I've picked up at pet stores. Another great Ruff Wear product!
4 out of 5
Name: Anonymous
Date of Review: 4/21/2011
We kick up our paws in: Idaho
My canine companion(s): GSD's
Love it, but doesn't hold up to the shark teeth long!
Would you recommend this product?.: Yes!
Actually first I purchased the large... it was a big hit until I lost it in a tree. When I came back with a stick to get it down, someone had already made off with it...
So then I got a medium. Dogs LOVED it. But the material is a little too slick and it does not stand up to the shark teeth very well at all. It got shredded really fast. And that was only interactive play in which I rewarded obedience exercises with tug play. I probably won't buy another just because its not worth the expense of replacing it so often.
5 out of 5
Name: Riley
Date of Review: 3/7/2011
We kick up our paws in: Central Florida
My canine companion(s): Golden Retriever, but I'm red.
Perfect
Would you recommend this product?.: Yes!
I'm very picky about the material & squeshy factor for anything I hold in my mouth. I LOVE my new lunker. I added you to my favorites list. I have a back up lunker too.
5 out of 5
Name: Luke
Date of Review: 2/13/2011
We kick up our paws in: Chicagoland
My canine companion(s): English Lab
Love it
Would you recommend this product?.: Yes!
Its the only bumper toy to last more than 20 minutes. Its not 3 years old and is starting to show its age. My dog chews a lot, and its stood up to the moose.
3 out of 5
Name: Michelle
Date of Review: 1/15/2011
We kick up our paws in: Montana
My canine companion(s): Chocolate Lab/German Wirehair Mix
Good, just not for my dog
Would you recommend this product?.: Yes!
Brodie is an agressive chewer, if your dog is, then this is not the product for you. Brodie chewed it into 2 pieces in the first few days. However, he loves it and now when playing fetch, I have to touch the slobbery part.
1 out of 5
Name: CoolClassic13
Date of Review: 1/2/2011
We kick up our paws in: Germany
My canine companion(s): Stafford
Bad Quality
Would you recommend this product?.: No
Do not buy. After 30 min. was it in two parts.
4 out of 5
Name: Anonymous
Date of Review: 12/6/2010
We kick up our paws in: Pacific Northwet!
My canine companion(s): Yellow Lab
Fabuloso
Would you recommend this product?.: Yes!
This has been the only toy/training tool to survive throughout the years! No they are not indestructable, but if your dog likes to have something in his mouth this is the item. Our dog knows it by it's special name - Woobie. He sleeps with it, he carries it on walks, and will fetch until he collapses. It has been on every camping and outing since he was two (now eleven). I am on my 6th woobie...worth every penny.
5 out of 5
Name: houseofflyingskates
Date of Review: 10/29/2010
We kick up our paws in: Bakersfield, CA
My canine companion(s): Queensland Heeler
My puppy loves it
Would you recommend this product?.: Yes!
Our lil one has been playing with it ever since we received it. Seems to be well built and the color is nice and vibrant.
4 out of 5
Name: Anonymous
Date of Review: 10/28/2010
We kick up our paws in: Northeast Kingdom of Vermont
My canine companion(s): chocolate lab
real good
Would you recommend this product?.: Yes!
We have two lunkers. Our dog loooves to carry them around on walks, and to fetch it out of the lake. The first has lasted better than the second. He doesn't usually chew number one, but he started on number two and the cover ripped pretty easily. The insides don't look real healthy for a dog.
1 out of 5
Name: Anonymous
Date of Review: 10/24/2010
We kick up our paws in: Colorado
My canine companion(s): Golden retrievers and boxer
DO NOT BUY
Would you recommend this product?.: No
The insides of the Lunker are clearly left over pieces of scrap fabric/canvas. My Golden Retriever almost didn't make it after she ate some of the "stuffing". FOUR THOUSAND dollars later and major surgery to remove 8" long strips of fabric from her intestines, she thankfully is recovering. Unfortunately, you are forced to rate at least one star.
5 out of 5
Name: helen west
Date of Review: 9/2/2010
We kick up our paws in: new york
My canine companion(s): labradors
very good
Would you recommend this product?.: Yes!
Have 3 good swimmers and they love the size and color of this lunker as they are retrieving it in the lake, (I got the green one). Really great product.
5 out of 5
Name: Trey
Date of Review: 8/30/2010
We kick up our paws in: Colorado
My canine companion(s): Border collie blue healer mix
Excellent
Would you recommend this product?.: Yes!
Perfect swim toy
5 out of 5
Name: Anonymous
Date of Review: 8/15/2010
We kick up our paws in: Colorado
My canine companion(s): Labradoodle
Pure LOVE
Would you recommend this product?.: Yes!
My dog is now six and a half and has only gone through two lunkers in that time! It is his FAVORITE toy and he brings it with him EVERYWHERE!
4 out of 5
Name: Day Care Doggies
Date of Review: 8/5/2010
We kick up our paws in: Grandville, MI
My canine companion(s): All breeds & sizes
4 paws up
Would you recommend this product?.: Yes!
We love this toy! Its so fun to play with when we play in the pool at the day care. We got the rope off pretty fast, but they just put a new one on for us. We all play tug of war with it and we couldnt even kill it.
5 out of 5
Name: Sarah T
Date of Review: 7/5/2010
We kick up our paws in: Cincinnati, OH
My canine companion(s): Doberman
the best toy I've ever bought!
Would you recommend this product?.: Yes!
My dog LOVES the lunker, it's by far her favorite! As for me, its easy to throw and easy to spot in the yard. She likes to puncture toys with her teeth- so far no holes yet. I would definitely recommend this toy to any large breed dog.
4 out of 5
Name: Christy
Date of Review: 6/3/2010
We kick up our paws in: Texas
My canine companion(s): Labrador & Malinois
Good
Would you recommend this product?.: Yes!
Very tuggable. The ropes come off pretty quickly but I just replaced with my own. The only real problem I have had is that the most aggressive tuggers on our team have managed to puncture the fabric with teeth while tugging. Then it's confetti land and the stuffing is everywhere. I bought all 3 sizes to see what would work best and the medium is the one for us. It's my Mal's toy of choice because of it's size and softer texture.
4 out of 5
Name: Vin
Date of Review: 5/25/2010
We kick up our paws in: Ithaca, NY
My canine companion(s): Pit Bulls and Malinois
Fun and Tough but full of stink!
Would you recommend this product?.: Yes!
My dogs love this toy. Only the Malinois gets to play with it because the APBTs are way too hard on toys for it to last more than a few tosses with them. Its perfect for a Malinois and she LOVES it! 3 human complaints. 1) The rope on the large lunker is too long. My dog likes to shake it a lot and the rope knot kept smacking her right in the eyes so I shortened the rope to about 3 inches. 2) The knots came undone after the first few tosses and the rope detached itself. I had to retie it, cut it re-knot and re-weld the knot. 3) After the first week of use and religious sun/ air drying, this thing stinks to high heaven of mildew/ mold. Its bad. I just threw it in the wash with some Dr. Bronnner's and vinegar but who knows if it will improve. PeeeEEW.
5 out of 5
Name: Vince & Goliath
Date of Review: 4/24/2010
We kick up our paws in: Chicago
My canine companion(s): Dachshund / Chihuahua
This toy made my dog want to swim
Would you recommend this product?.: Yes!
This is great for swimmers! A nice long rope and a very boyant core makes it the perfect toy for a non-stop swimmer.
5 out of 5
Name: Anonymous
Date of Review: 4/18/2010
We kick up our paws in: Baton Rouge
My canine companion(s): Chocolate Lab
Great
Would you recommend this product?.: Yes!
My lab loves to play with this toy more than his tennis ball. It is great for retrieving in the water.
5 out of 5
Name: Zach
Date of Review: 4/2/2010
We kick up our paws in: Upsate NY
My canine companion(s): Lab Mix & JRT
Great retrievel toy.
Would you recommend this product?.: Yes!
Both of my dogs enjoy fetching it and has held up for over a year. Mine is strictly for outside use and for fetching. No tug of war or chewing for fun. When I pull out the lunker the boys know what time it is and they love it.
5 out of 5
Name: Steve & Shayna
Date of Review: 3/18/2010
We kick up our paws in: Usptate NY
My canine companion(s): Golden Retriever
Perfect water toy!
Would you recommend this product?.: Yes!
The lunker is solid and is holding up very well! Odie loves to mouth everything, and it is still ticking! We are smart enough to keep an eye on him and not let him rip and tear though. He loves it in the water and it is much safer than a stick. We found that out the hard way after paying over 1000 bucks to remove slivers from his throat. Bottom line if you have a water dog, or any fetch loving dog, this toy rocks!
3 out of 5
Name: Katie
Date of Review: 2/19/2010
We kick up our paws in: Connecticut Beaches, Maine Parks
My canine companion(s): English Labrador
not lab safe if lab is left alone with it :)
Would you recommend this product?.: Yes!
My boy is a Chewbucka... the rope, the black binding, and the stuffing were not impervious to my sweet angel. He loves to chew and destroy. It would work if your labrador was not so "silly" - or simply make sure you hide it and only play when you have Mummy and Pupplet time or Daddy and Pupplet time. :) If you have supervised dog time it will last for a season of fun!
5 out of 5
Name: shane
Date of Review: 1/22/2010
We kick up our paws in: palm beach,florida
My canine companion(s): german shepherd
tuff
Would you recommend this product?.: Yes!
I have been training my work dog with the medium tug for almost a year and it has held up to alot of abuse. still in good shape. i dont let him sit and chew on it (nothing can withstand that). lots of tugging and throwing. its hard to find anything as tough.
5 out of 5
Name: Luke
Date of Review: 1/3/2010
We kick up our paws in: Chicago
My canine companion(s): Chocolate Lab
Great
Would you recommend this product?.: Yes!
My lab moose chewed through half a dozen of the remington canvas bumpers, the sand dumps out every where and he chews the brass rings off. Ive had the lunker for 2 years now, the rope is still intact and just now the top is starting to tear. Its seen hunderds of hours of play time.
5 out of 5
Name: Jeff
Date of Review: 12/30/2009
We kick up our paws in: Kansas
My canine companion(s): Belgian Shephard - Malinois
Excellent
Would you recommend this product?.: Yes!
My Malinois has bit thru five of the Remington retrieval dummies and the sand drains out. This dog has a hard mouth and this dummy is perfect for her retrieving drills. It would be nice if they were offered without the rope.
3 out of 5
Name: Mike O'Donnell
Date of Review: 12/20/2009
We kick up our paws in: Faber, Va
My canine companion(s): Yellow Lab
good
Would you recommend this product?.: Yes!
Gus loves the toy, but we can't let him chew it as it looks to get torn up guickly. Also have to be careful. it will get stuck in the trees.
3 out of 5
Name: Anonymous
Date of Review: 12/15/2009
We kick up our paws in: Pacific Northwest
My canine companion(s): Belgian Malinois
Great for tug, not chewing, confetti filled!
Would you recommend this product?.: Yes!
As a pure tug toy, it worked well. Soft so the dog and get a solid grip with out slipping or the need to re-bite. Good rope to grasp and keep your distance or to tie to your pack or belt while walking/working. The problem, like most toys is when you let your dog sit and chew on it. His puppy-toy-destruction skills meant this toy didn't stand a chance. He was able to pull the seams apart and the rope got shreaded quickly. One other note, once he opened up the body of the toy, we were suprised to see that it was filled with small approx 1" pieces of cloth material. I'm assuming they recycle the scrap pieces from all the items they make(a good thing) but be forwarned, it is one giagantic mess when it breaks open! My only suggestion to them would be maybe stuff it with a rag or larger scraps so when it does break/rip open it won't look like a pinata party at your house! Again, if you use it for tug only, and restrict it's use to supervised sessions, it is great and fairly durable.
3 out of 5
Name: Anonymous
Date of Review: 11/29/2009
We kick up our paws in: NY
My canine companion(s): Lab mix
fun, but lacks durability
Would you recommend this product?.: Yes!
My dog practically destroyed this in an afternoon. The rope handle was quickly severed and the black binding at the top was easily ripped away. There are even holes in the fabric of the toy itself. We don't play with it much anymore because there's not much left to it. I unfortunately got the "special edition" version of the fern green in the medium size several months ago, so now it cannot be replaced....