MOOTUGS
Erie, Colorado |
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 have a short batch of Mootugs available for the holidays. 🎄🎅🏼
📫 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 online in Dog-Milk, Outblush, Brit-Co, Cool Pet Products, Fab.com, and many others.
- Included in the January 2014 BarkBox - that was over 5,000 Mootugs!
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 have a short batch of Mootugs available for the holidays. 🎄🎅🏼
📫 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 online in Dog-Milk, Outblush, Brit-Co, Cool Pet Products, Fab.com, and many others.
- Included in the January 2014 BarkBox - that was over 5,000 Mootugs!
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Reviews
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Barrie on Apr 24, 2020
5 out of 5 starsGreat, simple product. I have a destructive dog and she shredded this weaker portion, but the thicker part still holds up! I will buy again when my new puppy comes home soon.
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Elizabeth on Mar 29, 2020
5 out of 5 starsThis toy is perfection! It's the one my dogs want to play with every day! It is helping our newer dog bond with our older dog. The rubber is soft enough that even the dog with damaged front teeth is enthusiastic! The rope is a great color, and it's tough enough that my dogs can't scissor it between their teeth when I am momentarily distracted. I'd buy more if I could get my paws on them. Come back, Mootugs Shop!
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Jennifer on Feb 25, 2020
5 out of 5 starsMy pup LOVES this crazy thing! What a way to recycle for a great purpose. If your dog loves things with interesting smells, this will be their jam. He loves to play tug on it and fetch. He’s a big chewer, so I do agree with them about supervising their chomping sessions. But so glad to have purchased this. Totally worth it. Would buy again.
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Cody on Jan 10, 2020
5 out of 5 starsMy boys love Mootugs! I originally found one at a dog boutique a couple of years ago. They have loved it ever since. They lick it all over and love its scent. The original toy has faded now but is still in great shape for two large dogs. I just purchased three more Mootugs for them and they love them just as much.
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Chrissie on May 13, 2019
5 out of 5 starsAwesome as always- arrived so quickly and my dog is just obsessed with his moo tug! It’s his favourite toy!
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Cynthia on Mar 31, 2019
5 out of 5 starsWe like it so much I am going to order another as my dogs fight over who gets to play 😁
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Amy on Mar 30, 2019
5 out of 5 starsMy dogs are unsure what they are suppose to do with it. lol Super pleased with purchase!
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Kelli on Mar 28, 2019
5 out of 5 starsOur puppy loves this toy! She has been playing with it for 30 minutes, which is hours in puppy time!
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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
About MOOTUGS
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!
Shop for MOOTUGS: https://www.etsy.com/shop/MOOTUGS
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
Toy Durability
Mootugs are made using recycled rubber tubes which used to milk dairy cows. The rubber is soft and flexible. Your Mootug is expected to last for many fun tug-of-war playtimes with your pup.
💥 Please note that they are NOT chew toys and you should not allow your dog to chew on it because they will destroy it. Keep it out of reach when you're not playing with your dog.
Giving Back
❤️ Since launching in 2012, we have donated a portion of our sales to various dog rescues and charities across the United States and continue to do so today.
Wholesale availability
Due to our short supply of Mootugs, they are NOT available for wholesale.