Gor Reef Bobble Holiday Octo-Penguin | Christmas Edit

• Eight crinkly legs: crinkle runs along the full length of every leg.
• Four squeaky feet: squeakers hidden in four of the feet give your dog different places to investigate.
• A voice of their own: Baby has a squeaky head; Mummy and Daddy have honking heads.
• Soft bobble texture: textured plush and floppy limbs for carrying, shaking and snuggling.
• Christmas penguin character: a festive member of the Gor Reef Octopus family.
• Three sizes: choose Baby, Mummy or Daddy to suit your dog’s size and preferred way to play.

Sizes:
Baby: approximately 25cm long.
Mummy: approximately 38cm long.
Daddy: approximately 63cm long.

Sound guide: Baby has five squeakers in total: one in the head and four in the feet. Mummy and Daddy each have a honker in the head and four squeakers in the feet. All three sizes have full-length crinkle in all eight legs.

Play guidance: Choose a size suited to your dog and supervise play. This is a soft plush toy, not an indestructible chew toy. Check regularly and discontinue use if any part becomes damaged, loose or detached.

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What Christmas gift could I choose for a dog who loves crinkly toys?

This festive octo-penguin has crinkle material running through all eight legs, rather than tucked into just one small patch. Those dangling limbs rustle and move as your dog carries or shakes the toy, combining that crinkly sound with a soft bobble texture and four squeaky feet to discover.

Will the Holiday Octo-Penguin fit in a dog Christmas stocking?

Baby is the most compact at approximately 25cm long, with soft, floppy legs that can tuck into a roomy stocking. Check the stocking’s opening and space inside before choosing. Mummy (38cm) and Daddy (63cm) make rather more substantial surprises under the tree.

Which size Holiday Octo-Penguin should I choose?

Think about how your dog likes to handle their toys, not just their breed. Baby is compact at approximately 25cm, Mummy measures approximately 38cm, and Daddy stretches out to approximately 63cm. Compare those lengths with a favourite toy at home to decide whether your dog prefers carrying something smaller or shaking a larger, floppy companion.

Do all three sizes make the same sounds?

They all share four squeaky feet and eight fully crinkly legs, but their heads have different voices. Baby squeaks, while Mummy and Daddy have a deeper honk. The honkers can take a little finding through the plush padding, as we discovered while checking them here at Barks & Bunnies.

What’s the story behind Barks & Bunnies and the Gor Reef Octopus?

The original Gor Reef Octopus has been part of Barks & Bunnies since 2013 and remains our best-selling toy. Years ago, when Albie was the voice of our Twitter account, it even inspired its own #octopusgang, with dogs joining in and eight-legged friends finding their way into homes far and wide.

It’s a fond chapter in our story, and the affection for these eight-legged toys has stayed with us. Kizzie and Orla have original octopuses of their own, carrying on a very familiar tradition.

Is the Holiday Octo-Penguin suitable for dogs who pull soft toys apart?

If your dog’s favourite activity is removing stuffing or dismantling plush toys, this isn’t the best match. It’s a soft companion for supervised games, carrying and shaking rather than prolonged chewing. For another plush option with reinforced construction, explore our Fluff & Tuff range, made with mesh liners and double-stitched seams. No soft toy is indestructible, so supervision and regular checks still matter.