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Tanker Toys » Fetch http://www.tankertoys.com Tanker the Rottweiler and his review of dog toys. Tue, 04 Dec 2007 20:51:26 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3.3 en Planet Dog - Orbee-Tuff - Glow for Good Ball http://www.tankertoys.com/archives/2007/07/26/planet-dog-orbee-tuff-glow-for-good-ball/ http://www.tankertoys.com/archives/2007/07/26/planet-dog-orbee-tuff-glow-for-good-ball/#comments Thu, 26 Jul 2007 22:52:16 +0000 Tanker glowing orbee orb failed stand scaring defect toys http://www.tankertoys.com/archives/2007/07/26/planet-dog-orbee-tuff-glow-for-good-ball/

First Impression: Well awhile ago the kind folks over at Orbee sent me a large package of toys to test. I reviewed most of them then, but Dad kept a couple back to review later. This glowing orb was one of them. I love all my Orbee toys. The only one that has failed in any way was the Soccer Ball, but I’m pretty sure it was just a manufacturing defect. All of the balls like this one are still 100%. My favorite thing about this one is scaring Mom when its dark. I stand on the stairs with the glowing ball in my mouth. I got her really good once. {devious grin}

Conclusion: As with all Orbee toys, you can’t go wrong. Buy them all!

4 out of 4 paws!

]]> http://www.tankertoys.com/archives/2007/07/26/planet-dog-orbee-tuff-glow-for-good-ball/feed/ Planet Dog - Pink Ribbon Ringo Toy http://www.tankertoys.com/archives/2007/01/29/planet-dog-pink-ribbon-ringo-toy/ http://www.tankertoys.com/archives/2007/01/29/planet-dog-pink-ribbon-ringo-toy/#comments Mon, 29 Jan 2007 19:37:03 +0000 Tanker plate diamond bouncy ball erractic act choose rib http://www.tankertoys.com/archives/2007/01/29/planet-dog-pink-ribbon-ringo-toy/

First Impression: This ball is very similar to the diamond plate ball. It smells the same, tastes the same, it has the same size holes, the ball is the same diameter, etc. However it has this 1/2 inch raised rib that goes around the center of the ball. This causes the ball to act erratic when Dad or I throw it. However, I don’t think it’s quite as bouncy as the Diamond Plate ball. If I had to choose I would pick my super bouncy orange diamond plate ball.

Conclusion: A great rubbery ball, for a great cause! Support Breast Cancer Research! 3.5 out of 4 because it’s a strong toy that supports a great cause.

3.5 out of 4 paws!

]]> http://www.tankertoys.com/archives/2007/01/29/planet-dog-pink-ribbon-ringo-toy/feed/ Planet Dog - Orbee-Tuff - Diamond Plate Ball http://www.tankertoys.com/archives/2007/01/26/planet-dog-orbee-tuff-diamond-plate-ball/ http://www.tankertoys.com/archives/2007/01/26/planet-dog-orbee-tuff-diamond-plate-ball/#comments Fri, 26 Jan 2007 22:13:19 +0000 Tanker smells slurp end winning partial bouncier constructed reccomend http://www.tankertoys.com/archives/2007/01/26/planet-dog-orbee-tuff-diamond-plate-ball/

First Impression: This toy seems very sturdy! Plus dad says I make a “sucky face” noise when I’m chewing on it (slurp, slurp, slurp). I’m partial to tennis balls, but this ball is winning right now. It’s WAY bouncier, and it smells better too. It has all the advantages of the soccer ball, it floats, it bounces, it smells like peppermint, but it seems to be constructed even better! The holes are 1/2″ on one end and 3/8″ on the other end.

Conclusion: Overall I’m very pleased with this ball. I don’t think I’ll ever be able to destroy it. It’s super bouncy. It smells great. What more does a giant puppy need? I would definitely recommend this ball!

4 out of 4 paws!

]]> http://www.tankertoys.com/archives/2007/01/26/planet-dog-orbee-tuff-diamond-plate-ball/feed/ Petsport - Tuff Balls http://www.tankertoys.com/archives/2007/01/22/petsport-tuff-balls/ http://www.tankertoys.com/archives/2007/01/22/petsport-tuff-balls/#comments Mon, 22 Jan 2007 20:07:16 +0000 Tanker tanker rottweiler large breed toys tankertoys tuff tennis balls petsport playing start colorfast http://www.tankertoys.com/archives/2007/01/22/petsport-tuff-balls/

First Impression: Now let me start off by saying I’m a tennis ball aficionado. I can entertain myself for hours playing soccer, trowing the ball for myself, bouncing it off peoples feet so they don’t even know they are playing, etc. But tennis balls tend to fray and Dad doesn’t like it when I start pulling off the felt. Plus with enough time I can split a tennis ball wide open. So the wonderful folks over at Petsport came through again, and sent me some Tuff Balls! Word around the dog park is they have a 4 inch model too. I need to get my huge paws on one of those!

Conclusion: Tuff Balls are industrial strength, extra thick, non-toxic, and colorfast! If your puppy love tennis balls as much as I do, I would highly recommend trying Tuff Balls! I’ve been chewing on mine for days and except for the dog hair that’s stuck on it, it’s just like new.

4 out of 4 paws!

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First Impression: Petsport USA heard about me, and sent me a tire! I must say I was very interested with the rubbery smell as soon as Dad got it away from the UPS man. It says that it’s flavored with “natural mint oil”, so that could be part of the reason I like it so much. So far it’s very durable, and I haven’t damaged it at all. My only complaint is, it might be a little small for me. My nose just barely fits into the center of the tire, and sometimes I think it’s stuck. But then I just shake my head and it goes flying across the room!

Conclusion: So far so good. I’ve only had the toy for two days, so I’ll report back if I can damage it. Here is what the packaging looked like.

3 out of 4 paws!

]]> http://www.tankertoys.com/archives/2007/01/15/survivor-tire-trax-6/feed/ Chuckit Ball Launcher http://www.tankertoys.com/archives/2006/12/19/chuckit-ball-tosser/ http://www.tankertoys.com/archives/2006/12/19/chuckit-ball-tosser/#comments Tue, 19 Dec 2006 18:50:10 +0000 Tanker tanker toys tankertoys rottweiler large breed dog dogs pup puppy review opinion reviews opinions launcher fetch chuckit throw ball retrieve http://www.tankertoys.com/?p=49

First Impression: Someone gave me the Chuckit Ball Launcher as a gift. It seems to be for lazy humans. Fetch is not my favorite game, so we don’t use this toy very often. However even Mom can make the ball go pretty far with the device. For the most part I just look at her like “Why did you throw the ball way over there?” then she goes and gets it for me. Don’t get me wrong I like to chew on the ball… But why should I retrieve it? I’m not a retriever!

Conclusion: If you like to fetch, this is a great device for your parents to buy. They will be able to throw the ball farther, and they won’t wear out as quickly. Plus if they are “old” they don’t even have to bend over to pickup the ball! They can use the Launcher as a handle and press the cup onto the ball. Nifty. 3 out of 4 stars because Rottie’s are not big on fetch.

Buy it from PetSmart now!

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3 out of 4 paws!

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