Author: Andrew P. Collins

The Kong toy is a classic dog accessory, and pups go crazy for things that look like snowmen. Today, Kong is a fixture of the pet industry with a full catalog of toys for dogs and cats, but it all started in a Colorado mechanic shop in the 1970s. The story goes that the original Kong, called the Kong Classic, was modeled after a Volkswagen Bus bump stop. I found one, and yes, they look the same. But interestingly, Bramble the dog prefers the Kong version. Joe Markham started selling dog toys in 1976, but before that, he fixed cars…