GoughNuts Dog Toys

Why does some rubber have a white dust/ haze on it?

That white stuff is called "bloom" and is a normal to see from a natural rubber product. Sometimes this is engineered into the rubber to help protect the rubber from dry rot. This white bloom is commonly seen on Hunter boots and other high quality natural rubber products. In certain conditions, insoluble particles may rise to the surface, there is nothing to worry about. It will not affect the performance or durability of the toy. If you do not like the visual appearance the bloom can be cleaned / removed from the surface - however under regular play it will be worked off. 

Does the colour really matter?

Yes they do! The dual colour toys are for teething pups/light chewers and interactive play only. The solid colours (green, orange and yellow) are for adult dogs whom enjoy chewing - regular chew power. The solid black and pro50 options for the heavier chewers as they are a denser option compared to the colours. The HD formula (has yellow/blue dot indication) is the densest option available and ideal for extreme chewers they are solid black rubber and do not contain the red core/ visual indicator. The shape should also be selected based on your dogs chew level and purpose of the toy (reward, retrieval option, play time or for chew sessions)

Safety reminder:

These toys have been designed to be fun & safe - please remember CORRECT SIZING is as important as any safety feature. Choose a toy that is a "bit big" in your dogs mouth. As a rule make sure the chew toy is larger in size than the distance between your dogs back molars when measuring across the jaw. This rule is set to help avoid choking on a toy that is simply too small for your dog to safely play with.