{"product_id":"ancol-heritage-collection-plush-dog-toy","title":"Ancol Heritage Collection Plush Dog Toy – Tweed Duck or Harry Hedgehog","description":"\u003cp\u003ePlush dog toys from Ancol's Heritage Collection, in two characters: \u003cstrong\u003eTweed Duck\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eHarry Hedgehog\u003c\/strong\u003e. Country-inspired fabrics, firm enough to hold their shape, and stuffed with 100% recycled filling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are cuddling-and-carrying toys rather than wrestling toys. If your dog is the sort who picks a favourite, carries it to bed and brings it to the door when you get home, this is the category they're for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo characters\u003c\/strong\u003e — Tweed Duck (18cm, squeaker) and Harry Hedgehog (22cm, crinkle). Pick from the dropdown.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMultiple textures\u003c\/strong\u003e — Different fabrics across the body give a dog something to investigate rather than one uniform surface.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHolds a scent\u003c\/strong\u003e — Fabric toys pick up the smell of home, which is why they so often become the one a dog settles with.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e100% recycled stuffing\u003c\/strong\u003e — Standard across the Heritage range.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAncol since 1971\u003c\/strong\u003e — Heritage is their country-inspired line of toys, beds and coats.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecycled and widely recyclable packaging\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhich character?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePractically identical in build — the differences are size and sound. \u003cstrong\u003eTweed Duck\u003c\/strong\u003e is 18cm with a squeaker. \u003cstrong\u003eHarry Hedgehog\u003c\/strong\u003e is 22cm with a crinkle. Squeak tends to get a bigger initial reaction; crinkle holds interest longer and is considerably less irritating in a small front room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSafety\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are made for cuddling and gentle play and are \u003cstrong\u003enot indestructible\u003c\/strong\u003e. Supervise your dog with any toy, and take it away once it starts to come apart — loose stuffing and squeakers are a swallowing risk. If your dog is a determined shredder, a plush toy is the wrong choice for them and a rubber or rope toy will last far better.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFrom Ancol Pet Products, stocked at Hairy Dogs.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:28px;border-top:1px solid #d3d1c7;padding-top:20px\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:11px;font-weight:600;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.1em;color:#888780;margin:0 0 14px\"\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border:0.5px solid #d3d1c7;border-radius:8px;margin-bottom:8px;overflow:hidden\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"padding:14px 18px;cursor:pointer;background:#f1efe8;font-size:14px;font-weight:500;color:#2c2c2a;list-style:none\"\u003eWill these survive my dog?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding:14px 18px;font-size:14px;color:#444441;line-height:1.65;border-top:0.5px solid #d3d1c7\"\u003eDepends entirely on the dog. A gentle carrier will keep one for years. A dedicated de-stuffer will have it open in an afternoon — and no plush toy on the market will survive that, whatever the packaging claims. If you know your dog destroys soft toys, buy rubber or rope instead and save yourself the money.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border:0.5px solid #d3d1c7;border-radius:8px;margin-bottom:8px;overflow:hidden\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"padding:14px 18px;cursor:pointer;background:#f1efe8;font-size:14px;font-weight:500;color:#2c2c2a;list-style:none\"\u003eSqueak or crinkle?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding:14px 18px;font-size:14px;color:#444441;line-height:1.65;border-top:0.5px solid #d3d1c7\"\u003eThe Duck squeaks, the Hedgehog crinkles. Squeakers get the bigger reaction but some dogs fixate on getting the squeaker out, and they're louder for you. Crinkle is quieter and tends to hold a dog's interest across a longer session. If you're buying for a flat, or for the evenings, crinkle.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border:0.5px solid #d3d1c7;border-radius:8px;margin-bottom:8px;overflow:hidden\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"padding:14px 18px;cursor:pointer;background:#f1efe8;font-size:14px;font-weight:500;color:#2c2c2a;list-style:none\"\u003eAre they suitable for puppies?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding:14px 18px;font-size:14px;color:#444441;line-height:1.65;border-top:0.5px solid #d3d1c7\"\u003eThey're fine for a puppy to cuddle and carry under supervision, and a fabric toy that smells of home can be a comfort in the early weeks. They aren't chew toys though — for a teething puppy you want something made to be chewed.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border:0.5px solid #d3d1c7;border-radius:8px;margin-bottom:8px;overflow:hidden\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"padding:14px 18px;cursor:pointer;background:#f1efe8;font-size:14px;font-weight:500;color:#2c2c2a;list-style:none\"\u003eCan I wash it?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding:14px 18px;font-size:14px;color:#444441;line-height:1.65;border-top:0.5px solid #d3d1c7\"\u003eA cool hand wash and a thorough air dry is the safe approach. Bear in mind that washing strips out the accumulated smell of home, which is often the reason a dog likes it — so wash it when it genuinely needs it rather than on a schedule.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Ancol Pet Products Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Tweed Duck","offer_id":54147598057810,"sku":"991413","price":10.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Harry Hedgehog","offer_id":54207451169106,"sku":"991557","price":10.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0778\/7128\/4562\/files\/bab9ac2157da5ff877bc8725276e7924ff3bd2e94259502fe84d3fa4e1139b3b.jpg?v=1785531861","url":"https:\/\/hairydogs.co.uk\/products\/ancol-heritage-collection-plush-dog-toy","provider":"Hairy Dogs (Cambs) Ltd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}