West Paw | Helga Plush Dog Toy IN THE CART | UNDER REVIEW For dogs who love a plush toy but aren't exactly gentle about it. Helga is part of West Paw's Rowdies collection, a line of plush dog toys designed with extra reinforcement for dogs who tend to play a little harder. Instead of relying on standard plush construction, Helga combines reinforced HardyTex fabric with Zogoflex paws and stuffing made from recycled plastic bottles. There's also a hidden squeaker inside for dogs who consider finding the squeak part of the assignment. Rounded seams and a design without small attached pieces help keep things simple, and when Helga inevitably gets covered in dog slobber, dirt and whatever else your dog finds, the whole toy is machine washable and dryer safe. Materials HardyTex Tough Plush Fabric: Plush fabric reinforced with a mesh backing to help resist ripping and tearing. IntelliLoft Stuffing: West Paw's fill made from 100% recycled plastic bottles. It's machine washable and gives discarded plastic another use instead of relying entirely on virgin fill. Zogoflex Paws: The chew-tough paws are made from West Paw's proprietary Zogoflex material, a durable, non-toxic, zero-waste thermoplastic elastomer (TPE). Why We Put It in the Cart Plush dog toys don't exactly have the greatest life expectancy in some houses, so we're curious about this one. West Paw has clearly thought beyond simply adding thicker fabric. Helga uses mesh-backed plush, recycled-bottle stuffing and Zogoflex for the areas dogs are likely to grab and chew. We also appreciate the transparency around where it's made: the plush portion is hand sewn at a woman-owned factory in Indonesia, then the toy is molded and finished at West Paw's facility in Bozeman, Montana. Now we need to see how all of that holds up to actual dogs. Product Details Part of West Paw's Rowdies plush toy collection Reinforced HardyTex plush fabric Mesh backing helps resist rips and tears Chew-tough Zogoflex paws IntelliLoft stuffing made from 100% recycled plastic bottles Hidden squeaker Rounded seams No small attached pieces Machine washable Dryer safe Hand sewn at a woman-owned factory in Indonesia Molded and finished in Bozeman, Montana Backed by West Paw's Love It Guarantee Sizing Width: 13 inches / 33 cmHeight: 8 inches / 20 cm Care Machine washable and dryer safe. Play Safe No dog toy is indestructible. Choose a toy that's an appropriate size and shape for your dog and supervise your dog during play. Check Helga regularly for damage. If the toy becomes damaged, discontinue use and remove it from your dog. About West Paw West Paw is a Bozeman, Montana company making dog toys, feeding products and treats with an emphasis on thoughtful materials and reducing waste. The company manufactures many of its products in the USA and has developed proprietary materials including Zogoflex, Seaflex and IntelliLoft. For products made with manufacturing partners outside the United States, West Paw provides additional information about where production takes place and which portions of the manufacturing process are completed at its Montana facility.
