Gor Reef Bobble Holiday Octo-Reindeer | 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, Daddy and Big Daddy have honking heads.
• Soft bobble texture: textured plush and floppy limbs for carrying, shaking and snuggling.
• Christmas reindeer character: dark antlers, a red nose and a place in the Gor Reef Octopus family.
• Four sizes: choose Baby, Mummy, Daddy or Big Daddy to suit your dog’s size and preferred way to play.
• An oversized option: Big Daddy measures approximately 80cm long.

Sizes:
Baby: approximately 25cm long.
Mummy: approximately 38cm long.
Daddy: approximately 63cm long.
Big Daddy: approximately 80cm long.

Sound guide: Baby has five squeakers in total: one in the head and four in the feet. Mummy, Daddy and Big Daddy each have a honker in the head and four squeakers in the feet. All four 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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Is Big Daddy a good Christmas gift for a dog who loves oversized toys?

If your dog already enjoys carrying toys that look slightly out of proportion, Big Daddy is worth a look. At approximately 80cm long, he’s the largest member of this reindeer family. Compare that with a favourite toy at home, and consider whether your dog likes a substantial playmate or prefers something easier to pick up. His size is part of the fun, not a promise of tougher construction.

Which size Holiday Octo-Reindeer should I choose?

Baby is approximately 25cm long, Mummy 38cm, Daddy 63cm and Big Daddy 80cm. Your dog’s favourite toys are a useful starting point: do they like something compact to carry, or a larger companion to grapple with? Breed alone doesn’t decide it. Some small dogs have remarkably ambitious ideas about reindeer.

I can hear the feet, but where is the honker?

If you have Mummy, Daddy or Big Daddy, try gently squeezing around the padded head to locate the honker. We had to do a little investigating ourselves, especially with the larger sizes. Baby has a more high pitched and easily located squeaker in the head. Nobody has taken a vow of silence; some are just better padded.

What’s the difference between the Holiday Octo-Reindeer and Octo-Penguin?

They share the same bobble-textured, eight-legged design and sound features in the corresponding sizes. Our Holiday Octo-Penguin comes in Baby, Mummy and Daddy; the Reindeer also comes in Big Daddy. So it’s a choice of festive face, unless you’re looking for the biggest size. Then the antlers have it.

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

Years ago, when Albie was the voice of our Twitter account, our original Gor Reef Octopus inspired its own #octopusgang. Dogs joined in, photographs were shared, and eight-legged friends found their way into homes far and wide.

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

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

If your dog’s main interest is finding out what’s inside, 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.