Survived my dog's teeth! An achievement for any toy! It is affordable for its quality and very durable. Our dog destroys most toys in less than a day... we have had this one for a year, she plays with it daily, and it has survived. Therefore, this specific one is a perfect choice. One last thing, because it has this elliptical shape, it bounces all over when you throw it, which excites the dog because it changes direction in mid-air and the dog quickly changes direction to catch it