Nature's oddest animal makes a brilliant dog toy. The Platypus is 38cm of shaggy brown plush with a bright orange bill, four floppy feet and a side-eye that says it knows exactly what's coming.
Squeeze the belly and it lets out a proper duck-style quack rather than the usual squeak, which is the bit dogs can't leave alone. The bill and feet are made from tough woven Oxford fabric, so there's something sturdier to grab when the game turns into tug of war. And once playtime's over, the soft, flat body makes a very respectable pillow.
Why dogs love it
It quacks - a duck-call sounder in the belly goes off with a squeeze or a bite. Funnier than a squeak, and far more interesting to your dog.
Tough fabric bill - the bill and feet are hard-wearing Oxford fabric, giving your dog a firmer grip point for carrying and tugging.
Shaggy, cuddly body - long, soft plush that's as good for snuggling as it is for shaking.
Easy to carry - a flat 38cm body at just 120g, so it's a comfortable mouthful for a terrier or a retriever.
Tug, fetch or cuddle - grab the tail end for tug, throw it for a fetch, or leave it in the dog bed.
Specifications
Size: approx. 38cm long × 18cm wide
Weight: approx. 120g
Body: long plush
Bill and feet: woven Oxford fabric
Sound: duck-quack sounder in the belly
Best for: small, medium and large dogs; squeaky, tug and fetch play
Colour: brown with orange bill and feet
Safety and care Dog toys don't last for ever. This is a plush toy for interactive, supervised play, not a chew toy, and it isn't suited to dogs who like to shred soft toys. Check it regularly and replace it if any part is torn or the sounder or filling is exposed. Spot-clean with a damp cloth and leave to air-dry.
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Customer Reviews
Overall rating: 5.0 / 5 from 13 reviews.
Our Old English Sheepdog found this in the packaging before I'd even opened it properly and she hasn't let go since. She carries it room to room, drops it at your feet for a tug, then snatches it back and trots off with it. The plush body is perfect for her soft mouth and the orange beak survives the occasional proper chomp. We've started calling her the platypus guardian. Absolutely her favourite toy out of about twenty.
This is the face I get about 40 times a day now. She drops the platypus at my feet, sits down, and stares at me until I throw it or grab the beak for a tug. She's completely addicted to the quack.This is the face I get about 40 times a day now. She drops the platypus at my feet, sits down, and stares at me until I throw it or grab the beak for a tug. She's completely addicted to the quack. The delivery was quick too.
Our boy parades around the house with this platypus in his mouth like he's just won Crufts. Takes it to the garden, brings it back inside, drops it at your feet, then picks it up again. The size is perfect for him to carry and the quack goes off every few steps. Absolute winner of a toy.
I've never seen our corgi this happy with a toy. She lies on her back chewing the beak with this massive grin on her face. The quack sends her into absolute hysterics every time. We've taken about 50 photos of her with it already. Worth every penny just for the entertainment.
Our golden is 11 now and doesn't play like he used to, but he absolutely loves having this platypus next to him. He gives it a gentle squeak now and then and just lies with it. It's become his comfort companion more than a play toy at this stage. Proper heartwarming to watch.
If you know border collies, you know that face the one that says "this is mine and you're not getting it back." Our Finn is absolutely obsessed. The tug sessions are intense and the reinforced beak is holding up brilliantly. This is proper tug-of-war, not a gentle pull. Three weeks in and not a single rip.
Our golden retriever is the softest dog alive and he holds this platypus so gently in his mouth like it's a baby bird. Then two minutes later he's shaking it about like mad. The soft plush body is perfect for his gentle side and the tough beak handles the wild side. Love it.
Our corgi claimed this the second it came out of the packaging. Our dachshund keeps trying to steal it which leads to the funniest tug-of-war battles. Honestly might need to order a second one to keep the peace. The quack noise when they both bite down at once is absolutely
Don't let the size fool you our dog plays tug with this like she's ten times her size. She latches onto the beak and absolutely will not let go. The quack sound gets her so hyped up it's hilarious. Best tug toy we've ever had, and I've tried plenty.
Wasn't expecting much from an online dog toy but the build quality is genuinely impressive. The orange beak is made from a really tough material nothing like the flimsy plush toys you get from the supermarket. You can feel the difference when you hold it. Our dog approved immediately.
Bella won't go to sleep without her Platty. Every night she carries it to her bed and curls up with it. I think the plush soaks up our scent because she nuzzles right into it. During the day it's a tug toy, at night it's a teddy bear.
Our staffie is a serious tugger and this is the first plush toy that’s held up properly. The oxford cloth beak and feet are genuinely tough. He shakes it about like mad but it’s still in one piece after a month of daily play.
Our cockapoo Poppy is absolutely obsessed with this thing. The second she hears that quack she comes running. The beak is perfect for tug-of-war and she sleeps with it on her bed every night. We’ve had it six weeks now and it’s still going strong.