Beanie Babies

Rufus the Dog

Rufus the Dog at a glance

Key details to help identify the version and understand its market value.

Style
4280
Type
Dog · brown
Introduced
March 1, 2000
Retired
June 11, 2001
Swing tags
Generations 6, 7
Tush tags
Generation 9
Size
Small

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Estimated market value High confidence

$6

Median sold price

$1.50–$13.89

Observed sale range

30 completed sales · Updated

How this price is calculated

Based on 30 matched completed sales. Prices vary by tag generation, condition, and listing accuracy. The full observed range is $1.50–$13.89, and the exact median is $6.38. Data updated Nov 9, 2026.

How we calculate prices

Estimated value over time

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Recent sales on eBay

Completed eBay sales matched to Rufus the Dog · Style 4280

Date Listing Sold for
Ty Beanie Babies - Rufus the Dog — view completed eBay listing eBay item 287613377709 $11.01
Ty Beanie Baby Rufus The Dog Plush Stuffed Animal Toy Good Used Condition — view completed eBay listing eBay item 366775176603 $3.00
Ty Beanie Babies Rufus Dog Brown & Tan Plush 2000 tag protector, Ages 3-7 Years — view completed eBay listing eBay item 287324018125 $3.75
Vintage Ty Rufus Dog Beanie Baby Plush 2000 Brown Tan Stuffed Animal Puppy Toy — view completed eBay listing eBay item 306617728708 $7.99
Ty Beanie Babies Rufus Dog Plush Beanbag w/ Hang Tag, Vintage 2000 — view completed eBay listing eBay item 267796630008 $6.00

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Current listings on eBay

Nov 11

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What can change Rufus the Dog's value

  • Tag generation. Mint with both tags commands the premium, and an earlier swing-tag generation moves price more than condition does.
  • Condition. Creases, stains, tag protectors and smoke exposure all show up in what buyers pay.
  • Exact version. Pellet type, country of manufacture and renames make same-name toys different products at different prices.
  • Listing quality. Most "error" listings describe common tag misprints that carry no premium; read titles skeptically.

About these prices

Values are based on completed eBay sales matched to this toy, not current asking prices.

How we calculate prices

Included: Completed eBay sales matched to the toy and style number.

Excluded: Automated matching removes identifiable lots, cards, other Ty lines, reissues, and mismatched toys. Duplicate listings are collapsed. Some variation in condition or tag generation may remain.

How value is calculated: The headline value is the median sale price, weighted by units sold, with no outlier trimming. The observed range may include different conditions and tag generations.

Read the complete pricing methodology →

Data updated