Over the last few years, Lamb Chop has become a household name for many dog owners. And while many of us grew up with the real Lamb Chop (thank you Shari Lewis), it really feels like our dogs are the ones who have fully embraced this character in a whole new way. With their dog toys at their side, our pups are proving that sometimes they do play favorites.
Since the Lamb Chop dog toy was first introduced in 2010, it has become one of the most iconic dog toys around. There are classic Lamb Chop toys, holiday themed options and even a variety of sizes to choose from. Basically, there is a Lamb Chop for every pup (and every pup parent).
But why are they so popular? What is it about this particular dog toy that has so many pups treating it like it's their baby?
Why do dogs love the Lamb Chop dog toy?
According to Kinship, it seems that a big reason for this obsession has to do with a combination of factors, including texture. And for a lot of dogs, the size of the toy is also important. For pet parents, they are both nostalgic and affordable, so we are grabbing them for our dogs to enjoy. And for our dogs, it is a sense of comfort and playfulness that makes this a favorite.
Dr. Sabrina Kong, a veterinarian with We Love Doodles, explained the love for the Lamb Chop from our dogs, by pointing out the more compact size of the classic toy. This size allows dogs to not only snuggle with the toy when they want, but it is also great for playing with it as well. Our dogs can easily shake or toss this toy around and it doesn't cause problems. She even offered some personal insight as well.
"Over the years, I’ve seen countless patients — from Terriers to Retrievers — cling to their Lamb Chop as a comfort object. My own rescue spaniel, Mocha, has destroyed dozens of toys, but her Lamb Chop remains intact, likely because she treats it more like a companion than a chew target."Dr. Sabrina Kong
Honestly, there is no denying that the soft fluff, perfect squeak and compact size go a long way to making this a perfect dog toy. And knowing that our dogs enjoy this toy means we are paying attention to whether or not we need to replace it after a while as well.
Of course, our dogs get to enjoy this toy because we are the ones buying it for them to begin with. So we are also a big reason why our dogs love this toy. And the fact that so often we decide to buy more than one thanks to the different themes represented certainly helps in making this toy a pup favorite.
Different dogs will treat their Lamb Chops differently, but from personal experience, we have seen plenty of pups who do the tossing or the shaking, as well as the cuddling and carrying around wherever they go. Our own staff pup is a big fan of her Lamby, and we love to see it. And of course, there is no denying that there is something inherently cute about seeing our pups loving on their Lamb Chops.