The Kong toys are great and were suggested to us by our trainer at puppy class - who also works at the local humane society. They are indestructable and keep our 6 month old puppy occupied for hours!! She is chewing vigorously to get the last of her puppy teeth out. She will even play with these if they are empty. I have also met folks in the park who are running their dogs who throw these to fetch without any food in them. Just became a member - but belated regrets about your awful loss - I have removed any rawhide from our home - thank you!! And enjoy your new babies - you sure are courageous to take on two puppies at once - what fun - but also, what a lot of work!!