Pound Puppies

Pound Puppies
TypeStuffed toys
Invented byMichael Bowling
CompanyTonka (1984–1991)
Hasbro (1991–present)
Playmates Toys (1994)
Galoob (1996)
Jakks Pacific (2000-2003)
Funrise (2014)
Basic Fun (2019-present)
CountryUnited States
Availability1984–present

Pound Puppies is a toy line that was created by Tonka in the 1980s. It later inspired an animated TV special, two animated TV series, and a feature film. Shipments of the toys over five years generated sales of $300 million in 35 countries. The brand generated more than $1 billion in retail sales by 2002.