KONG was foundered by Joe Markham, the owner of a German Shepherd dog that had destructive chewing habits. One day the dog was chewing on a piece of rubber suspension from a VW bus when he bought it to Joe and dropped it in his lap. The erratic bounce and toughness of the rubber inspired Joe, and the KONG Classic dog toy was born.
KONG Classic dog toy was created to meet the instinctual needs of dogs to chew and play. They are made from their own proprietary, pet-safe, built-to-chew rubber ever since. Dogs love KONG dog toys. The way it bounces keeps them engaged and ready to play. It has a soft mouth feel for a satisfying chew and, of course, it’s super durable. Owners love KONG toys too; they can stuff it, throw it, or leave it out in the yard.
KONG now has a range of both dog toys and cat toys to encourage play, satisfy instinctual needs, and strengthen the bond between pets and their owners.