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If you’ve ever lived with a dog who believes plush toys exist solely to be escorted to the afterlife within five minutes, you already know the legend of Consuela the Cactus — the $14 BarkBox staple with 12K+ five-star reviews and a reputation for outlasting pups who “destroy plush toys in a matter of minutes.” Now she’s back for the holidays with a Christmas makeover, complete with festive red detailing, whip-n-flip arms, and that layered construction reviewers swear keeps their dogs busy far longer than most seasonal toys survive.

A big part of the hype comes down to Consuela’s build. Reviewers call the holiday version of the popular dog toy “tough to

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