MOOTUGS
Erie, Colorado |
MOOTUGS
Dog Tug Toys made from Recycled Cow Milking TubesErie, Colorado 2372 Sales On Etsy since 2012
5 out of 5 stars
Announcement
Welcome to Mootugs! Our upcycled tug of war dog toys are created from rubber tubes that used to milk real cows! After a thorough wash & sanitization, Mootugs still contain a unique bovine scent that dogs love! We donate 10% of our profits to animal rescues and charities.
PRODUCTION TIME
We ship fast! Most orders ship within 24 hours of purchase, but please allow up to 3 business days.
GIVING BACK
Since 2012 we have proudly given back over $35,000 of our sales to various dog rescues and charities across the United States.
PRESS
- Featured in Parade Magazine "Who's Who in Animals" April 2018
- "Fave Find" by Modern Dog Magazine 2014 and 2016!
- Mootugs owner Cristen Breuer selected as one of Country Woman's Magazine "45 Amazing Women" in their Feb/March 2015 issue.
- Featured in Midwest Living Magazine May/June 2014 issue.
- Picked as a "Brilliant Dog Toy" by Modern Dog Magazine 2014.
- Featured in Dog-Milk, Outblush, Brit-Co, Cool Pet Products, Fab.com, and the January 2014 BarkBox!
Announcement
Welcome to Mootugs! Our upcycled tug of war dog toys are created from rubber tubes that used to milk real cows! After a thorough wash & sanitization, Mootugs still contain a unique bovine scent that dogs love! We donate 10% of our profits to animal rescues and charities.
PRODUCTION TIME
We ship fast! Most orders ship within 24 hours of purchase, but please allow up to 3 business days.
GIVING BACK
Since 2012 we have proudly given back over $35,000 of our sales to various dog rescues and charities across the United States.
PRESS
- Featured in Parade Magazine "Who's Who in Animals" April 2018
- "Fave Find" by Modern Dog Magazine 2014 and 2016!
- Mootugs owner Cristen Breuer selected as one of Country Woman's Magazine "45 Amazing Women" in their Feb/March 2015 issue.
- Featured in Midwest Living Magazine May/June 2014 issue.
- Picked as a "Brilliant Dog Toy" by Modern Dog Magazine 2014.
- Featured in Dog-Milk, Outblush, Brit-Co, Cool Pet Products, Fab.com, and the January 2014 BarkBox!
Reviews
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mla1698 on Mar 23, 2019
5 out of 5 starsI really wasn’t expecting much because this is such an odd dog toy but my dog is absolutely thrilled with it. What a great purchase she cannot put it down and it’s been five days
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chyron24 on Mar 14, 2019
5 out of 5 starsThese no rope Mootugs are great for almost all size dogs. They are exceptionally hardy, and easy to keep clean. 2 dogs can play with them at once, each sharing one side. No need to decide on which color, since they are all black. I like the fact they come in pairs, when ordering. Fit nicely in shipping box, arrived in 2 days, and wrapped in lovely tissue paper. Dogs were super excited by scent!! Thank you Cristen!
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chyron24 on Mar 14, 2019
5 out of 5 starsWonderful experience. Shipped on schedule. Easy communication. Handmade Mootugs are AWESOME. Great for dogs. They love them. Colors are beautiful assortment. This is my 2nd order. Will be getting more. Cristen, so glad you created these toys. Appreciate the time you put into beautiful packaging!
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chyron24 on Mar 14, 2019
5 out of 5 starsShipped super fast. Beautifully wrapped in tissue paper plus discount coupon for future use. Love dealing with Cristen. Thank you. Dogs adore Tugging. Reduces stress. They are so happy :))
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chyron24 on Mar 8, 2019
5 out of 5 starsWell made dog toy, produced in USA. Good size, and great color! Gave as gift to friend's dog. Loved it immediately & had such fun playing. We tugged for quite some time, and then he took it in his bed, to sleep with.
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chyron24 on Mar 8, 2019
5 out of 5 starsItem shipped fast. The shop was friendly and cooperative. Good communication. Packaging nice and careful. Highly recommend seller. My dog loved playing since he loves to play tug.
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chyron24 on Mar 8, 2019
5 out of 5 starsGave as gift to friend. Dog loved it! Right away, and began to play, and then put it in his corner toy chest. Will buy more for early Xmas gifts.
About
The Story of MOOTUGS
Once upon a farm, Moose, aka Sir Licks-a-Lot, took a long road trip all the way from the suburbs of Minneapolis, Minnesota to the tiny town of Erie, Colorado. It was here that he got to meet his fur-cousins for the first time: Mabel, the cattle dog, and Roxy, the blue-eyed husky.
Now Mabel and Roxy thought Moose had a funny accent. They teased him for the way he said “soda”. They laughed when Moose said things like “You Betcha” and “Oofta”. Well, Moose just thought his two cousins were really smelly, if not a tad country. After all, Mabel and Roxy lived in a trailer on the farm! They even had poopy paws. Being a city boy, Moose thought these two redneck pups were like nothing he had seen at the dogpark before.
On the last day of vacation, Moose thought to himself “How can I bring this udderlicious smell back to Minnesota?” Moose thought if he could achieve this, all his lady friends at the dogpark would fall in love with him. Heck, maybe he could make friends with his barky doggy neighbors! Moose had to find a way.
It was then, as Moose was watching Mabel and Roxy herd the cows, a lightbulb went off. Moose had seen Mabel and Roxy replace the milking tubes the day before and they were now in the trash! Moose sprinted to the dumpster and to his excitement was a pile of used rubber tubes. Moose pleaded with his mommy to bring these glorious treasures home. Mom caved, as she usually does when Moose gives her the puppy-eyed look.
So, after Moose made a few tugs he decided to share and let everybody know what a great new toy he had created. He has since shipped MOOTUGS all over the world. They have been to Australia, Japan, Canada, and the UK! Moose, also being a thoughtful dude, decided to pay if forward and donate a percentage of his sales to helping other dogs in need. Moosie, you're a good boy! Woof!
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Shop members
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Moose
CEO At Moochews, LLC
Moose is a hunky chunk 65 pound English Bulldog. His favorite thing to do is sleep and fart. Usually at the same time!
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Napoleon
Mr. Handsome
Napoleon is a goofy Bloodhound that enjoys chasing squirrels and a good ear rub. Most often mistaken for a mini horse.
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Cristen
Owner
I'm the girl behind the keyboard. Aside from washing and making Mootugs, I'm in charge of social media and our branding department (because our CEO sleeps and farts all day). There is no hired help in our Mootug business; my husband and I do it all!
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Dan
Assistant
Dan is my husband and the brain of Mootugs, creating customized washing racks and the reinforced knot system within the Mootug. He also keeps track of financials and reporting.
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Olive Pimento
Little Miss Adorable
Little Olive Pimento is a puppy mill survivor and love of my life. Olive loves sleeping under the covers and wrestling with her two big brothers and sister Fancy. Olive was adopted from K9 Rescue & Rehab.
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Fancy
Snuggle Queen
Fancy was our 5th foster dog and when this senior gal strutted her Frenchie bum into our home we couldn't resist keeping her "home". She is blind but despite her special needs we love her dearly. Fancy was adopted from French Bulldog Rescue Network.
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I gladly accept returns, exchanges, and cancellations
The following items can't be returned or exchanged
- Items on sale
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Frequently asked questions
Durability
Mootugs are made using recycled rubber tubes which used to milk real cows. The rubber is soft and flexible. Your Mootug is expected to last for many fun tug-of-war playtimes with your pup.
They are not chew toys and due to the unique cow scent, we recommend keeping your dog's Mootug out of reach between play sessions.
Giving Back
Since launching in 2012, we have donated a portion of our sales to various dog rescues and charities across the United States. We currently give back 10% of our profits back.
Wholesale availability
Depending on supply, Mootugs are sometimes available for wholesale for your pet speciality shop or boutique. Please send us a message on Etsy or email Cristen at mootugs@gmail.com for our wholesale info.