Ancol Playtime Ropey Knot Dog Toy – Durable Cotton Rope Tug & Chew Toy

Ancol Playtime Ropey Knot – 30cm

A 30cm knotted cotton rope with natural rubber sections, for dogs that like to pull. The knots are what make it work: they give the dog something solid to close its teeth around and give you something that will not slide through your hand, so this is one of the few toys that is genuinely a two-player game rather than something the dog takes off and plays with alone.

Chewing rope does a job most soft toys do not — the fibres pass between the teeth as the dog gnaws, helping keep teeth and gums clean. The rope here is recycled cotton, which is a real point of difference in a category where most rope toys are virgin fibre.

Performance & Benefits

• 30cm long, a comfortable length for tug without being unwieldy indoors.
• Naturally strong recycled cotton rope with durable natural rubber components.
• Knots give both dog and handler a solid, non-slip grip.
• Rope strands help support healthy teeth and gums during chewing.
• Suits gentle play and energetic tug-of-war alike.
• Supplied in recycled, widely recyclable packaging.

Suitable For

• Dogs of all breeds and sizes, on Ancol's own sizing.
• Dogs that enjoy tug and interactive games with a handler.
• Moderate chewers rather than committed destroyers.
• Owners who want a toy they can play with rather than hand over.
• Not enough rope for a very large, hard-tugging dog — the Ancol Playtime Jumbo Super Rope at 52cm or the Jumbo Rope at 130cm are better matched.

How to Use

• Hold one knot, let the dog take another, and pull side to side rather than upwards.
• Throw it short for retrieve indoors or in the garden.
• Trim loose strands as they appear and retire it once the rope unravels.
• Wash by hand and dry fully before storing.

Specification

• 30cm in length. Knotted construction.
• Recycled cotton rope with natural rubber components.
• Ancol Playtime Rope range. Product code 991704.
• Ancol publish no weight and no fibre percentages, so neither is stated here.

Care & Caution

• Designed for play and not indestructible. Always supervise your dog during use.
• Check regularly for wear and remove it at once if damaged or if the rubber sections come loose.
• Swallowed rope strands can cause serious internal blockages. Replace the toy once it frays.
• Choose toys that suit your dog's size and chewing habits.