Could be better.... maybe you could use additional rope inside the neck to strengthen a weak spot?
My dog was so excited when this Flamingo arrived. It is a really lovely toy, very pretty & lots of textures for her to explore and nuzzle at....... BUT...
The happiness lasted literally 5 minutes as the flamingo has a serious case of a broken neck! The fabric ripped across the neck, not at the seams & the stuffing is visible.
Admittedly she's a toy killer, but she's had several plushies lately that have actually lasted well, so I was hopeful that this would be the case with "Mingo" too.