My Jack Russell got this toy as a tiny puppy nearly one year ago.  Since Jake loves her so much, she has taken quite a chewing in that year.  She has had surgery so many times that she now has no face, one hind leg, and no hind feet.  But, he still squeaks the 3 remaining squeakers and runs with her all through the house every day!!  So what am I doing now for his birthday???  Buying another lamb!!!  I think he'll love it just as much.  Oh yes, I have washed it several times with no problems.  I love this lamb as much as Jake.  Another note:  My mother moved in with us and was used to seeing the lamb.  When I showed her this picture of the lamb, she exclaimed, "Oh, it was so cute!  I never knew it had a face!!"  Time for another lamb!