A squeak is the entire reason some dogs pick a toy up in the first place, and a vinyl build tends to survive that repeated squeezing better than a soft plush does.

This is a large vinyl squeaky toy, named "Grump", sold in the vinyl dog toy category and sized for medium to large breeds.

• Vinyl construction
• Squeaks
• Large size
• Sized for medium to large breeds

what the makers haven't told us. There's no dimension, weight or specific durability rating supplied for this toy beyond its size label and the breed guidance. Judge suitability for a particularly determined chewer by eye rather than by a spec sheet, as none is given, and keep an eye on any vinyl toy once it starts to split, since that's when small pieces become a swallowing risk.

Who it's for: owners of medium to large dogs who want a straightforward vinyl squeaky toy for interactive or solo play, rather than a soft plush that won't hold up to the same handling.