KONG Stretchezz Jumbo Tiger – XLarge Dog Toy

KONG Stretchezz Jumbo Tiger – XLarge

The Jumbo Stretchezz is the long, low-stuffed end of KONG's plush range: a narrow body built to be grabbed at one end and whipped about, with squeakers set along its length so the noise travels wherever the dog takes hold. XLarge is the biggest of the Stretchezz shapes, which puts a lot of slack between your hands and a big dog's teeth.

KONG have since dropped Stretchezz from their catalogue. The barcode on this item, 035585396019, identifies it as KONG item RSJX2, the Jumbo Stretchezz Tiger in X-Large, but kongcompany.com no longer carries a page for it and publishes no length, weight or material breakdown. Nothing is invented below to fill that gap.

Performance & Benefits

• Long, narrow body made for shaking, thrashing and carrying rather than sitting still to be gnawed.
• Squeakers set along the length, so the sound follows wherever the dog grips it.
• Minimal stuffing, which keeps the mess down considerably if the outer fabric gives way.
• Light enough for a large dog to fling about, with enough slack for a proper two-handed tug.
• Soft enough to double as the toy a dog settles down with once the game has finished.

Suitable For

• Large and giant breeds that like a long toy to swing and shake.
• Dogs that play with a person rather than alone — tug, throw and fetch.
• Households wanting a soft toy that makes less mess than a fully stuffed plush.
• Indoor play, where a rubber toy would do damage.
• Not a chew toy and not for a committed destroyer — the KONG Extreme in Large or X-Large, black, is the rubber toy for that job.

How to Use

• Hold one end and let the dog take the other, keeping the tug low and horizontal rather than lifting.
• Throw it for a retrieve in open space; the length makes it easy to spot and easy to pick up.
• Put it away between sessions so it stays interesting.
• Spot clean or hand wash, then dry fully. Do not machine wash or tumble dry.
• Retire it once the outer fabric splits or a squeaker works loose.

Specification

• KONG item RSJX2, Jumbo Stretchezz Tiger, X-Large. Barcode 035585396019.
• Plush outer with minimal internal stuffing and squeakers fitted along the body.
• KONG no longer list Stretchezz on kongcompany.com, so no current length, weight or material percentages are published and none are stated here.
• Lengths quoted for this toy on retail listings elsewhere are not KONG figures and are not repeated.
• Also stocked in the Snow Leopard character, same XLarge size.

Care & Caution

• A plush toy, not a chew toy. Supervise play and take it away when the session ends.
• Stop using it if the fabric tears, and remove any exposed squeaker or stuffing before a dog can swallow it.
• Match the toy to the dog: anything small enough to pass behind the back teeth is a choking risk.
• Speak to a vet if you think part of the toy has been swallowed.