"Our lab-mix 4 year-old loves this toy. She has had 2 of them so far in her lifetime. It is her "best friend". When she is scared or ready to settle down for the night she always gets her "monkey". We call her "monkey girl" and she is the sweetest thing when she has this particular toy in her possession. I am ordering 2 this time in case I can't find them anymore. Usually she destroys her toys, but not this one. It lasts until she has "loved it to death"."