KONG said ‘indestructible’—my Rottie teeth had other plans (and one loud squeak)

Tough Toy, Big Teeth: How I Finally Defeated the ‘Unbreakable’ Ball

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They said it would never squeak again… they were wrong

You know the KONG – CoreStrength Ball, right? The one hoomans rave about like it’s some mythical chew-proof relic forged by gladiator dogs? Yeah, that one. It rolled into my life flaunting its fancy textured armour and dental benefits like some sort of pup-fitness influencer. And I’ll admit—it had me beat… for three gut-wrenching weeks. But eventually? The squeaker sang its last chirp—and I was the reason.

The ‘Before’: Three Weeks of Toy Humiliation

Hoomans, I’m not ashamed to say this ball had me questioning everything. I’m a known jaw-breaker. I took down a deck chair once (long story). But this thing? Every chomp was met with bounce-back defiance. There were no weak spots. No threads to unravel. No stuffing to unleash in glorious cotton carnage.

I resorted to strategic chewing rotations. Left molar, right molar, intense paw slaps… nothing. I even tried my patented “stair-drop” technique. Nada.

“It’s like trying to rip a steak out of a brick,” – Thor, frustrated yet stubborn Rottweiler.

The Shift: A Fleeting Squeak and a Crack of Destiny

Then came the Wednesday Afternoon Incident. Mum went to work, I had the house (and ball) to myself. The sun hit at the perfect angle on the back deck... and the humidity? Ideal for traction. I pinned it, gritted down, and—squeeeek. That glorious noise echoed like victory bells through the hallway. The CoreStrength was compromised. Mission: The Great Squeaker Heist commenced.

Let me be clear: I didn’t destroy the whole thing. That’s not the point. I found its soul. And it squeaked.

The Tactics: Tips From a Toy Conqueror

• Start at the seams – Every toy has a weak link. Even the KONGs.
• Use furniture wisely – A well-placed chair leg adds pressure and leverage.
• Stealth mode – Nighttime attacks keep hooman interference to a minimum.

If you’ve got a strong chewer like me—and let’s be fair, who isn’t in this household—this toy is worth it. It fights back. It's like sparring with a heavyweight contender, but more rubber, less sweat.

➡️ Check out the KONG – CoreStrength Ball

Meet My Next Challenge

Now that I’ve humbled the CoreStrength, Mum tossed me something tougher (or so she says)—the KONG – Extreme Ball. Black rubber. Dense. No squeaker. Pure insult. It’s basically tyre tread with attitude.

This one is still rolling freely around my turf. I haven’t cracked it… yet. No triumph to report. Just focus. Strategy. And drool, lots of drool.

Want a durable ball that bites back? The KONG – Extreme Ball is my current arch-nemesis. So far: 0 squeaks, 17 sessions, still going strong. If it lasts longer than your last hiking boots, don't be surprised.

So What’s the Lesson, Hoomans?

When toy companies say “indestructible,” they’re taunting us. Dogs like me see it as a challenge, not a warning. We want toys that fight back. That last more than two tail wags. That don’t crumble under the first zoomie flip-and-chomp.

If your dog doesn’t take destruction personally, cool. For the rest of us? Give us the tough stuff or expect couch cushions to mysteriously explode. Your move.

One Final Bark

You can’t stop a determined dog with “dental-friendly materials” and catchy packaging. But when the toy fights back—in a way that earns respect? That’s magic. That’s enrichment. That’s the stuff we write blogs about while our hoomans think we’re napping.

Until next time, keep squeakin’, keep chewin’, and never trust a toy that says “unbreakable.”

Paw-five,

– Thor

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