Ever wondered how the iconic KONG Classic came to be? Let's dive into the quirky tale of Fritz, the rock-chewing German Shepherd, and his rubber snowman-shaped obsession!

Who was Fritz and what was his obsession?

In 1976, in Golden, Colorado, Fritz, a German Shepherd, had a peculiar habit of chewing rocks. Yes, you read that right - rocks! (Talk about a ruff habit, huh?)

How did Fritz's obsession lead to the creation of KONG Classic?

One fateful day, Fritz's auto mechanic dad, while working on a Volkswagen Bus, tossed him a rubber snowman-shaped suspension part. And guess what? Fritz was immediately hooked! (Who knew a rubber snowman could be so paw-some?)

And thus, the KONG Classic was born!

Thanks to Fritz's newfound love for his rubber snowman "toy," the KONG Company was founded. (Who knew a simple rubber toy could bring so much joy to pups everywhere?)

So, the next time you see a happy pup playing with a KONG Classic, remember the quirky tale of Fritz and his rock-chewing adventures. (It's a tail-wagging good story, isn't it?)