Description
This cheerful card floor puzzle builds a long sausage dog whose colour-blocked jumper counts from one to ten. There are 16 pieces in all: the dog's head, ear, paws, back and tail in warm browns, and ten numbered sections of jumper in coral red, bright pink and blue, each with a big cream number that is easy to read. Finished, the dog stretches 95cm long and 25cm wide, which is why we call it a floor puzzle: it wants a good stretch of rug or floorboards rather than a tabletop. The pieces are 0.3cm thick, and the whole puzzle weighs about 191g, so it is light to carry from room to room.
Set it out on the living room or playroom floor and counting becomes a game. Each numbered section links to the next with jigsaw tabs, so building the jumper in order means saying the numbers out loud as you go, then counting along the dog's back once the tail is on. The head makes a satisfying first piece to find, and the bright blocks of red, pink and blue help each number stand apart from its neighbours. It is a toy made for sitting down on the floor together, and it makes a cheerful, easily wrapped present.
The pieces are cut from card with chunky jigsaw tabs and printed in flat, bold colours, with a friendly smiling face on the dog. When play is over the puzzle breaks back down and packs flat into its own box, which carries the same sausage dog on the lid, so nothing needs to be left out on the floor. Card does best kept dry: wipe the pieces with a soft dry cloth when they need it, and keep them away from spills and damp. For gifting, the long slim box wraps neatly, and the finished dog looks wonderful laid out along a hallway runner.
Specification
| Brand |
Rex London |
| Material |
Card |
| Length |
95cm |
| Width |
25cm |
| Height |
0.3cm |
| Weight |
0.191KG |
| Contents |
16 pieces |
| Warnings |
Warning! Choking hazard; small parts. Not for children under 3 years. |
Frequently Asked
How big is the sausage dog puzzle once it is finished?
Finished, the sausage dog measures 95cm long and 25cm wide, so it needs a clear patch of floor or a large rug rather than a table.
How many pieces are in the puzzle?
There are 16 card pieces in all. Ten are numbered jumper sections running from one to ten, and the rest make up the dog's head, legs and tail.
What is the puzzle made of?
The pieces are made of card, 0.3cm thick. They are printed in bright red, pink and blue with cream numbers on a warm brown dog.
How does the puzzle help with counting?
Each jumper section carries a large number from one to ten. Putting them in order and then counting along the dog's back turns counting practice into play.
How should I look after the puzzle pieces?
Card is best kept dry, so wipe the pieces with a soft dry cloth when needed and store them flat in the box between games.
Does the sausage dog puzzle make a good present?
We think so. The bright sausage dog and the long slim box make it a cheerful present that wraps easily and gets played with on the floor.