First let me say that it's nice to find a company that makes their products in the USA. And even better to find a company that cares about the environment and the safety of our pets! We have an 11 month old Australian Shepherd Mix that we rescued. We have tried countless toys with him and he has managed to destroy them all including the ones that they claimed were virtually indestructible! This toy is the greatest. Eddy loves playing tug with it. He loves to fetch it and he even loves to chew on it and there is not a scratch on it!! We have had it for a few months now and believe me it will last forever!! Thanks for making a great toy that is safe for my little Eddy and environmentally friendly!!