GiGwi Plush Friendz tug toy review: best plush tug

The GiGwi Plush Friendz is our Best Plush Tug: a soft plush character with a squeaker and a built-in tug rope handle. It’s made for a proper game of tug with you, and it’s soft enough to cuddle once playtime winds down.

What’s it like to play with?

The rope handle is the clever part: you grip one end and your dog holds the plush end, so you get a real two-player tug instead of a plushie your dog just carries off. The squeaker rewards each bite, and the rope fibers help rub plaque off teeth like floss. It’s an interactive toy that also keeps your dog busy solo. Tug is good exercise for both of you (a few minutes of pulling burns off the zoomies before bed) and letting your dog “win” now and then keeps the game fun rather than a contest.

Is it durable?

The honest catch is the plush body, it’s best for gentle-to-moderate chewers. A determined shredder will tear plush quickly, and you’ll want to watch for loose rope threads and take the toy away if string starts coming out. For most dogs who like tug and cuddle over destruction, it holds up fine. Keep tug sessions supervised, store the toy between games so it stays a treat, and if the plush does open up, retire it before the stuffing comes loose. A quick surface wipe keeps the plush from getting grimy, since fabric holds drool more than an all-rubber chew does.

Is it worth it?

Around ₱329 as of July 16, 2026. Check the latest price on Shopee. It’s one of the pricier toys here, but you’re paying for a branded 3-in-1 (tug, squeak, cuddle) rather than a plain plushie. If your dog treats plush gently, that one toy covers three jobs, the kind of value that makes the higher tag easier to swallow.

Who should buy it

Buy this if you want an interactive tug toy for playtime and your dog isn’t a hardcore shredder. See how it ranks in our best dog toys in the Philippines roundup, or read our dog toy buying guide.

Alternatives to consider

Want a licensed Disney tug for less? The Bark & Spark Disney rope dog toy is around ₱264. Got a strong chewer who’d shred plush? Go all-rubber with the GiGwi Johnny Stick. More on the Pet Supplies page.