Multipet Lamb Chop Squeaky Plush Review: The Nostalgic Toy Dogs Still Adore

Lamb Chop has been a recognizable character since the 1950s, and Multipet’s dog-toy version has been on pet store shelves for a long time — long enough that it shows up in more than one generation of “toys my dog grew up with” stories. That kind of staying power is unusual in a category where trendy new shapes come and go every year.

Part of the appeal is how uncomplicated it is. There’s no elaborate design, no multi-material construction to fuss over — just a soft plush lamb with a built-in squeaker, sized to fit dogs from teacup to large breed. Shoppers browsing best-seller and gift-guide roundups keep landing on it because it’s cheap enough to try, familiar enough to trust, and consistently well-reviewed across thousands of ratings.

Owners tend to describe two main play styles with this toy: gentle carrying and cuddling, or repetitive squeak-and-pounce play. Both suit the toy’s design well. The plush exterior is soft enough for a dog to curl up with as a security object, which is a big part of why it’s popular with puppies going through crate training or their first nights away from littermates.

The squeaker itself is a highlight for a lot of dogs — it’s satisfying without being obnoxiously loud, and the multiple sizes (roughly 6 inches up to 24 inches) mean you can match the toy to the dog rather than the other way around. A small breed or puppy does well with a smaller Lamb Chop they can carry around; some owners of bigger dogs pick up the larger sizes specifically because they hold up a bit longer under paws and gentle mouthing.

This is a plush toy, not a chew toy, and the reviews reflect that split pretty clearly. Dogs described as “aggressive chewers” or dedicated shredders can open a seam or find the squeaker in a single session, and once the fabric tears, stuffing and the internal squeaker can come out — which is a real supervision consideration, not just a durability complaint. Some owners also note that after a wash cycle (even on gentle settings), the fur-like fabric can start to mat or fray, so it starts looking rough well before it’s actually falling apart. And predictably, the smaller sizes are the first to go when a larger, more determined dog gets hold of one — sizing up, or skipping this toy altogether for big dogs with strong jaws, is the more honest fit.

If your dog is a puppy, a small breed, or simply more of a snuggler than a shredder, the Lamb Chop plush is an easy, low-cost yes — it’s the kind of toy that ends up on the bed as much as in the toy bin. At a few dollars for smaller sizes, it’s also low-stakes enough to try even if you’re not sure how your particular dog will treat it.

If you already know your dog dismantles stuffed animals in minutes, this isn’t the toy that will change that — save your money for something built around reinforced seams or no-stuffing designs, and reserve this one for supervised cuddle time instead. As with any squeaky or stuffed toy, keep an eye out for de-stuffing and swap it out once seams start to give.