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KONG Extreme Dog Toy, Large, Black

(284 customer reviews)

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Features

Perfect for stuffing with KONG Treats and ZIGGIES
Supervised use is strongly recommended
Keeps dogs busy and helps deter misbehavior
Made in the USA of nontoxic, extremely durable natural rubber
Measures 4-inches long; for dogs 30 to 65 pounds

Description

Lead free alloy. Sizes 5-10. Imported - china. 2.5g. 4mm x 16mm x 2mm...

Product Details

Product Length:	5.5 inches
Product Width:	2.8 inches
Product Height:	8.5 inches
Product Weight:	0.25 pounds
Package Length:	8.0 inches
Package Width:	5.0 inches
Package Height:	2.5 inches
Package Weight:	0.45 pounds
Average Customer Rating:	based on 284 reviews

Customer Reviews

Average Customer Review: 4.0

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97 of 98 found the following review helpful:

For extremely extreme chewers, size UP! Apr 08, 2009 By UlrikeDG "Ulrike"
I got the Extreme Kong (black), because my rat terrier had already torn apart a Classic Kong (red). He goes through plush squeaky toys in no time flat. He has chewed pieces out of one Extreme Kong, but not the other two. What have I learned to keep him from shredding Kongs?

1) Always supervise your dog with this toy (at least until you know how well it will hold up). Yes, the instructions say this. It's not just CYA legal BS. Until you know for SURE that *your* dog can't chew through the Extreme Kong, don't leave him unattended with this toy. (Unfortunately, this means that I can't give it to him in his kennel to alleviate boredom when I leave the house.)

2) If your dog has already destroyed other toys, consider sizing up from the "recommended" size. My dog weighs 25 lb, which is solidly in the "medium" range, but the Large Kong is better for his extreme chewing. The Extreme Kong he tore apart was a Medium. He hasn't managed to tear apart the Large yet.

3) Don't fill it all the way with peanut butter. Stuff the bottom 1/2 - 2/3 with dry food or treats and the clog the top 1/3 or so with something soft like peanut butter. If you fill the whole thing with something that's impossible to get out without tearing the toy apart, your dog will tear the toy apart.

4) Wash it on a regular basis. I have more than one Kong so I can still use one while the other is being washed. I like to soak mine in warm, soapy water for a few hours before sticking it in the dishwasher. This seems to get it clean even if there's peanut butter in the crevices. Dried on cheese can be a bit harder to clean out (I use the pointy end of a spoon or even a toothbrush to get at those bits).

5) If you notice your Kong is showing wear, replace it. Once it starts to give, your extreme chewer can destroy it pretty fast. Don't let him get that far!

No toy is indestructible, but the Extreme Kong lasts longer than anything else I've found. Read the insert that comes with your Kong and follow the recommendations to keep your dog safe and entertained.

58 of 60 found the following review helpful:

so far it's lasted 2 weeks... Jun 12, 2008 By David W. Straight
Important note: the extreme Kong is NOT the same as the red Kong, which apparently is much flimsier. I got this for my neighbor's good-natured pit bull Major, after seeing him shred everything else. Thin rubber squeaky toys last only a few hours, nylabones perhaps a day or two, and even the thick rubber chill pill got shredded. But the Kong Extreme has (to my surprise) remained intact. I had begun to think that only a chunk of cinderblock would survive...maybe. Extreme Kong takes funny bounces (which apparently is part of the idea. Toys with rope handles made for better slobber-avoiding toss-and-fetching, but handles got chewed off very quickly. You can throw this by poking your finger in the holes and tossing--it's marginally better in terms of slobber than many other toys. Kong comes in different sizes--the largest may outweigh your toy Chihuahua, so be judicious. If a neighbor has a pit bull, getting on his good side is important, even if he is as good-natured as Major!

11 of 11 found the following review helpful:

Perfect for pitties & the smell goes away! Aug 02, 2010 By Kaholeenah "Kaholeenah"
I do pit bull rescue and I'm ALWAYS looking for durable toys. This Kong is my favorite of all. I like to have three per dog so that I can mix up batches of Kong stuffing (peanut butter, bananas, and oats) and then freeze them. They are AWESOME for crate training.

Now that I've said how awesome they are, there is a drawback. They DO stink when they first come. They DO smell bad. So I always wash mine (with a bottle brush) and soak them in soapy water for a few days before their first use. The smell goes away after awhile, but it never seems to bother my dogs.

We LOVE the Kongs!

(If you're looking for durable toys you should also check out the Nylabone dinosaur and deer antlers. They are big hits at my house. And if you buy in bulk, [...] is good too!)

59 of 74 found the following review helpful:

SMELLS LIKE GAS, 7 dogs refused it-even loaded with STEAK Mar 03, 2009 By Too many doggies "Too many doggies"
Absolutely HORRIFIC smelling-and yes, tasting. The rubber literally smells like a toxic mixture of gasoline and tires. Now, I am NOT indicating in ANY WAY WHATSOEVER that it is toxic, Im not saying that. I'm just saying that it stinks to high heaven, tastes even worse and NONE of my 7 dogs would have ANYTHING to do with it once they got passed the tasty treats that were on the outer edges of the toy.

Here ARE THE DE"TAILS"......I initially gave it to my "chewer", 1 of 7 rescue dogs that I am currently caring for. After loading it with peanut butter I waited.........he got a bit of the peanut butter from the very edges cleaned off pretty well, then wouldn't touch it. So, I tried it with the other 6 dogs-one of whom will eat absolutely ANYTHING. Or, at least I thought that at one time. Big Frank wouldn't touch it, either.

So, I then tried a little experiment. I used some leftover steak trimmings and put them inside the Kong. Shockingly enough, none of the dogs would go near it once they had gotten past the steak taste on the outside of the Kong and got a real good taste of the rubber.

So, you guessed it. I did it. I had find out what all the "noses in the air" were all about. I washed it THOROUGHLY, (used an old baby bottle brush to get inside it), then stuck my tongue on it just to see.......oh my Lord, I cant even begin to tell you how nasty it smells and tastes. I know exactly why they won't have anything to do with it.

Now, this is only MY opinion. Take the others into consideration, as it seems to work for some other dogs. Mine, however, wouldn't go near it to save their butts.

22 of 26 found the following review helpful:

Dangerous Sep 17, 2011 By Dave OP
I have a 90LB one-year-old black lab that completely destroys all toys...even KONGs. But this large black one finally was indestructable. Only problem is that his lower jaw got stuck in the toy. This happened in an instant during supervised play. It was jammed so bad that he had to be put under fully by a vet so that the toy could be drilled off. His gums were shredded from him yelping and flailing around trying to get it off. KONG assumes no responsibility for their unsafe toy. They have a tedious claim process that is designed to make you give up. I'm not trying to sue them or anything...just a little compensation for the vet bills....maybe just a refund for the toy?? I've read blogs stating that this same incident has happened to many others. So stay away from KONG unless you are OK with paying the vet and having an unhappy puppy. I stand by my review. If you want pictures of our injured dog...email me. thumpertonmildly@gmail.com

Thanks for reading,

Dave

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