# Fair-Trade Pet Playthings Dog Head Chew Toy is Made of Wool by Crafters in Nepal By Katie Cordrey | Published 2010-12-20 | Social Good Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dog-head-chew-toy References: [branchhome](http://www.branchhome.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=28&products_id=465) This fair-trade dog head chew toy is made of 100% soft and safe-felted wool by crafters in Nepal. While originally designed as [chew toys for dogs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dognip), they make terrific [toys for kids](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dog-birthday-cake-toy) too. The dog head chew toy is just one of several designs that you can buy. Offered by Branch, a socially responsible retailer that brings sustainability to shopping, the dog head chew toy sells for about $14 US. Check out the gallery to see some of the fair-trade [felted chew toy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lulu-the-lamb) designs available from Branch. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 27% | Activity: 36% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Social Good](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialgood) > [Social Business](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialbusiness) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Fair-trade Pet Products:** Opportunity for companies to incorporate fair-trade practices into the pet product industry, meeting the demand for ethically sourced and sustainable pet toys. - **Multi-functional Pet Toys:** Innovative pet toys that can be enjoyed by both dogs and kids, tapping into the growing trend of multi-purpose products for pets and children. - **Ethical Consumerism:** Rise in consumer preferences for ethically produced goods, creating opportunities for businesses to cater to socially responsible customers in the pet toy market. ### Where This Applies - **Pet Product Industry:** A chance for pet product companies to embrace fair-trade practices and develop a range of sustainable and ethically sourced toys for pets. - **Children's Toy Industry:** Opportunity to create multi-functional toys that are safe for both kids and pets, meeting the demand for versatile and eco-friendly products. - **Retail Industry:** Retailers can capitalize on the trend of ethical consumerism by offering a range of fair-trade pet toys, catering to socially conscious customers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Ergonomic Dog Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/earth-rated-dog-toy-collection.md) - [Geometric Designer Dog Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sphericon-dog-chew-toy.md) - [Expert-Informed Dog Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chew-toy1.md) - [Hard-Wearing Sustainable Dog Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beco-pet.md) - [Festive Dog Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/festive-dog-toys.md) - [Eco-Friendly Health-Conscious Dog Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cosmos-snack-shack-toys.md) - [Lamb-Inspired Dog-Centric Plush Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lamb-chop.md) - [Curated Dog Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/curated-dog-toys.md) - [Dental Health Dog Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/woof-bite-n-brush.md)