# Puppy-Shaped Puzzles Doggy Building Blocks is a Canine-Themed Plaything Evocative of Tetris By Jason Soy | Published 2012-03-08 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/doggy-building-blocks References: [dog-milk](http://dog-milk.com/doggy-building-blocks/) & [designeeroaarnio](http://www.designeeroaarnio.com/) People don’t commonly associate cute puppies with brain-teasing puzzles, but these Doggy Building Blocks will hopefully change all of that. Designed for children, Doggy Building Blocks is something like a cross between [LEGO](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tetris-solid) blocks and the video game Tetris, whereby kids are encouraged to build structures finding inventive ways to join the puppy-shaped toys. They may be less versatile that [LEGOs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pingu-set), but the things created using Doggy Building Blocks are still visually stunning nonetheless. Doggy Building Blocks come in packages of 3 and retail for about $19. The blocks come in green, red, blue, black and white varieties and will no doubt be a welcomed addition to your child’s toy collection. They’re so easy to use, your dogs can probably play with them, even if they don’t have thumbs. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 36% | Activity: 64% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Pets](https://www.trendhunter.com/pets) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Puppy-shaped Toys:** Opportunity to create innovative toys that blend playfulness and learning by incorporating unique shapes and building elements. - **Building Block Games:** Chance to develop interactive games that challenge children's cognitive skills through building structures. - **Cross-themed Playthings:** Potential market for toys that combine different elements or themes to create a new and engaging play experience. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Toy Manufacturing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for toy manufacturers to create novel playthings that captivate children's imagination. - **Educational Technology:** Space for educational technology companies to design interactive learning tools that merge play and cognitive development. - **Game Development:** Opportunity to create innovative game concepts that merge elements from different game genres, such as building blocks and puzzles. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Brainteasing Dog Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kanoodle-dog-edition.md) - [Game-Inspired Playable Puzzle Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tetris-solid.md) - [Block Puzzle Modular Dollhouses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dollhouse-concept.md) - [Human-Shaped Puzzle Bricks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/souper-connect.md) - [Cubic Gamer Dog Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/purina-beggin-blocks.md) - [Visually Impaired Puzzle Blocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/braille-bricks.md) - [Combination Building Block Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/omnicompatible-wooden-bricks.md) - [Big Apple Toy Blocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/machi-town-new-york.md) - [Digital Game-Inspired Puzzle Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/animal-crossing-set.md)