Sitstay.com had recommended this product so we gave one a try. Our Toller loved it and she brings it to my husband every night for him to throw and play with her. We just got a foster dog and she loves it also. We tried to dishwash the first one but wasn't careful and it ended up next to the heating coil and melted it so we bought a new one :-) They love to retrieve and tug with this toy and it has last beautifully. We never let them just sit and chew on this toy.