BarkBox Blunt Hound dog toy

The product shown is the 'Blunt Hound,' a humorous plush dog toy from BarkBox, a popular subscription-based pet product company. This specific toy is part of their widely recognized '420 Collection,' which features parody toys designed with a cannabis-culture aesthetic. The toy is designed as a multi-functional crinkle mat and treat-hider, shaped like a rolled cigar or blunt, featuring a logo of a boxer dog smoking.

BarkBox was founded in 2011 in New York City by Matt Meeker, Carly Strife, and Henrik Werdelin. The brand is known for its creative, monthly-themed boxes that include curated toys and treats. While the brand is quintessentially American in design and marketing, its plush toys are typically manufactured in China to meet high-volume global demand. The parent company, BARK (formerly Bark & Co.), went public in 2021 and remains the ultimate owner of the brand.