Tight braid makes great tug toy for small to medium size dogs. Puppies will also enjoy the soft stretchy design as they start getting their puppy teeth. Unlike the abrasive rope toys found at big box stores, our dog toys are made with soft fabric to not harm your dog with sharp rope pieces. T-shirt cotton material gives the dog toy some stretch for a friendly game of tug-of-war. The braided toy can be machine washed on a regular cycle and laid flat to dry to prevent shrinking. Dog toys are made in a non-smoking, pet friendly home. As with any dog toy, please check the toy after use to make sure the dog has not chewed through the structure of the toy. It is not intended if your dog is known to be a heavy chewer.