What Sizes Do Your Dog Chew Toys Come in for Different Breeds?
Short answer: three of Freak On a Leash's six dog toys come in Small and Large, the Crimson Throwing Balls come as a 3-pack, and the two Ashton Michael collaboration pieces list their details on their product pages. The exact dimensions are below, followed by how to choose between Small and Large for your dog, which toy fits which play style, and the sizing mistakes worth avoiding.
Key Takeaways
- Scorpion Plushie: Small 11" long, Large 17¼" long.
- Eyeball Plushie: Small 5½" diameter, Large 8½" diameter.
- Crimson Rope Toy: Small approx. 6¾" × 2¼", Large approx. 10¼" × 3".
- Crimson Throwing Balls come as a 3-pack; the Ashton Michael Planchette Plushie and Leather Rope Toy list sizing on their product pages.
- Small suits toy and small breeds, Large suits medium and large dogs, and if your dog is in between, size up.
What Sizes Do Freak On a Leash Dog Toys Come In?
| Toy | Sizes | Price | Play style |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scorpion Plushie | Small (11" long), Large (17¼" long) | $18 | Squeak and fetch |
| Eyeball Plushie | Small (5½" diameter), Large (8½" diameter) | $18 | Squeak and carry |
| Crimson Rope Toy | Small (approx. 6¾" × 2¼"), Large (approx. 10¼" × 3") | $16 | Tug |
| Crimson Throwing Balls 3-Pack | 3-pack | $20 | Fetch |
| Freak on a Leash x Ashton Michael Planchette Plushie | See product page | $22 | Statement plush |
| Freak on a Leash x Ashton Michael Leather Rope Toy | See product page | $25 | Rope with leather detail |
The Scorpion Plushie is a short-hair Velboa scorpion with a red pincer and telson, stuffed in the head and abdomen with crinkle paper and a squeaker. The Eyeball Plushie is 100% polyester with an internal squeaker, an embroidered eyeball on the front, and the FOAL logo on the back. The Crimson Rope Toy is a multi-colored twisted ball rope with a sturdy handle and an emblem rubber ring. The Crimson Throwing Balls are bouncy fetch balls with a squeaker made of non-abrasive felt and rubber and a black printed FOAL logo. The Ashton Michael pieces are in the Freak on a Leash x Ashton Michael collection.
How Do You Choose Between Small and Large?
Go by the dog in front of you, not the breed name on the papers. Two rules cover most of it.
Rule one: the toy should never fit entirely inside the mouth. A toy that can disappear past the back teeth is a swallowing risk, and that applies to a big dog grabbing a small toy as much as it does to a small dog. When a dog is between sizes, size up.
Rule two: the dog should be able to get a real grip. A Large Scorpion Plushie at 17¼" is a lot of scorpion for a Chihuahua to carry; a Small Eyeball Plushie at 5½" is a mouthful for a Labrador and not much more. Match the toy to what the dog can hold and carry comfortably.
As a starting point, Small suits toy and small breeds, and Large suits medium and large dogs. Bigger-mouthed medium dogs usually do better in Large.
Does the toy matter as much as the size?
Yes. Sizing tells you which version to buy; play style tells you which toy. A fetcher wants the Throwing Balls or a plush. A tugger wants the Crimson Rope Toy in the size it can get a full mouth on. A dog that carries and squeaks wants the Scorpion or Eyeball Plushie.
Which Toy Fits Which Play Style?
- Fetch and squeak: Scorpion Plushie. It squeaks and crinkles, and it's made for fetching and noise-making.
- Carry and squeak: Eyeball Plushie. A round plush for dogs that like to hold onto something.
- Tug: Crimson Rope Toy. The handle is for you; the rope end is for the dog.
- Chase: Crimson Throwing Balls 3-Pack. Three balls, so a lost one doesn't end the game.
- Statement piece: Freak on a Leash x Ashton Michael Planchette Plushie, a plush shaped like a Ouija planchette, or the Leather Rope Toy, a rope toy with leather detailing.
All of these are plush, rope, or fetch-ball toys made for supervised play. They're not hard chews, and they aren't for dogs that dismantle toys. If your dog is a heavy gnawer, get it a hard chew for gnawing and use these for fetch, tug, and squeak.
What Sizing Mistakes Should You Avoid?
- Buying Small for a big dog because it's cute. If it fits in the mouth, it's the wrong size.
- Sizing down for a small dog with a big bite. A terrier that tugs hard usually does better with the Large Crimson Rope Toy than the Small.
- Ignoring how the dog plays. A plush handed to a dog that opens toys will be opened. That's a category mistake, not a size mistake.
- Keeping a damaged toy because it's the right size. Once stuffing shows or rope frays, retire it.
FAQ
What size Scorpion Plushie should I get?
Small (11" long) for toy and small breeds; Large (17¼" long) for medium and large dogs. Size up if your dog is in between.
What size Eyeball Plushie is right for a large dog?
The Large, at 8½" in diameter. The Small (5½") is a small-dog size and can be too easy for a large dog to fit entirely in its mouth.
Do the Crimson Throwing Balls come in different sizes?
No. They're sold as a 3-pack rather than in Small and Large.
What sizes are the Ashton Michael toys?
Sizing and materials for the Planchette Plushie and Leather Rope Toy are on their product pages in the Ashton Michael collection.
Conclusion
Freak On a Leash's dog chew toys come in Small and Large for the Scorpion Plushie, Eyeball Plushie, and Crimson Rope Toy, a 3-pack for the Throwing Balls, and product-page details for the Ashton Michael pieces. Pick the toy by how your dog plays, pick the size by what your dog can hold without swallowing, and size up when in doubt. See the full lineup of dog toys.