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.