The first of the Gift Baskets has been made! Each toy and treat has been rigorously tested by Aramis (the papillion) and Mia (the border collie). Here are the results:

*Zanies® Berber Boys - Aramis LOVES berber toys. When I first brought him home he had a little blue Koala that a year and half later is still one of his favorites!

*Zanies ® Dazzling Brights Flower - Aramis likes to chew on and carry all things fuzzy. This toy has just a little bit of fuz, but plenty pettals that he can bite on and carry.

*Air Kong® Squeaker Bones - This is one of Mia's favorites! She is a chewer and loves that with each bite she gets a squeak, no matter where she chomps.

*Kong® Biscuit Balls - Aramis and Mia both love this treat holding toy. My recommendation: Before you leave the house fill the treat ball. Your pup will be so occupied getting every last crumb of their favorite treat that they will be less likely to chew your furniture!

*Zanies ® Fourtune Ball - this is a tried and true dog park favorite! After picking up my fair share of muddy tennis balls at the dog park, I took one of these and was impressed. In my experience, the rubber is less likely to pick up the mud (or whatever) is on the ground at the dog park and stays cleaner longer. It also fits nicely into the Chuck-It throwers.

*Nylabone® Healthy Edibles™ Peanut Bones - Both Aramis and Mia love the taste of these Peanut Nylabones. They are soft enough that my little papillion can eat it, but firm enough that Mia can enjoy it too.

*Holiday Dog Treat Bag filled with homemade doggie treats - Mia's mom has years of experience baking treats for her three farm dogs and all of their friends!

This is the first in what will hopefully be a long line of gift baskets. Especially since we are just starting out, any comments or suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Check out our guestbook section, or send me an e-mail at simaragifts@yahoo.com.