Dixie loves NYLABONES, she can still tear them up though... i have given her the bone shaped one and the ball with the ridges on all the sides...i usually keep one of these, some tennis balls, a kong, a rope, and a soccer ball around for her, but only when she is supervised... i am a protective father i am taking her up to the mountains tomorrow for spring break for a few days, so she will see snow for the first time... i can't wait, all my dogs have always LOVED the snow... thanks again for the suggestions...