Cats & Dogs vs Depths of the Seas Magnetic Puzzles
By Mudpuppy | Toys, games & puzzles for kids that promote | Published: 2026-11-05
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Compare Cats & Dogs and Depths of the Seas Magnetic Puzzles on theme, price, and travel setup to choose the right Mudpuppy To Go set for your kid.
Quick answer
Choose Cats & Dogs Magnetic Puzzles if your child prefers animals they know and you want the lower catalog price after discount; choose Depths of the Seas Magnetic Puzzle if an ocean theme will hold their attention longer. Both are 20-piece, two-puzzle magnetic sets in a tri-fold portfolio, so the real decision is theme and price, not portability.
What actually differs between the two sets
On the supplied facts, the two Mudpuppy To Go sets share the same format: a tri-fold portfolio with two puzzles of 20 magnetic pieces each, plus an extra magnetic surface for packing up mid-build. The differences are the theme and the catalog price. Cats & Dogs is listed at USD 10.21 against a USD 13.99 comparison price; Depths of the Seas is listed at USD 8.67 against the same comparison price. That makes Depths of the Seas the lower-priced option at the time of writing, while Cats & Dogs costs a little more for a familiar pet theme.
Where the pet theme wins and where it doesn't
Cats & Dogs gives you recognizable animals, which can make the first assembly easier for a child who likes naming what they see. The trade-off is variety: if your child has already done pet-themed puzzles or prefers ocean creatures, the familiar images may lose appeal faster. Depths of the Seas offers a different visual world, which can feel fresher for a child who wants something new, but it may take a moment longer to recognize the sea creatures if they are less familiar.
Price versus theme: when to pay more
The price gap is small, so do not let it override theme unless you are buying several sets. If you are stocking a travel bag for more than one child, the lower catalog price of Depths of the Seas stretches further. If you are buying a single gift and know the child loves cats or dogs, the extra cost for Cats & Dogs is easy to justify. Neither set includes a stated piece count beyond the 20 pieces per puzzle, so do not assume a larger or smaller build than that.
Trade-offs to weigh before you buy
- Theme familiarity vs novelty: Pick Cats & Dogs if your child lights up around pets and will name each animal; pick Depths of the Seas if they have already used pet-themed puzzles and want a change. Ask the child which theme they would reach for first; that answer matters more than the price difference.
- Price per set: At the supplied catalog prices, Depths of the Seas is the lower-cost option, while Cats & Dogs costs more. Both show the same comparison price, so the listed price is the number to compare. If you are buying two or more sets, the lower-priced option saves more across the order.
- Travel setup: Both sets use the same magnetic tri-fold portfolio and extra magnetic surface, so neither has a packing advantage over the other. Choose based on theme and price, not on portability. Check that the child can open and close the tri-fold portfolio independently before a long trip.
Product facts at a glance
- Cats & Dogs Magnetic Puzzles: Cats & Dogs Magnetic Puzzles is part of the Mudpuppy To Go series and includes 2 puzzles of 20 magnetic pieces in a tri-fold portfolio. You get two complete puzzle builds in one portable package, so one set covers two rounds of play on a trip.
Cats & Dogs Magnetic Puzzles - Depths of the Seas Magnetic Puzzle: Depths of the Seas Magnetic Puzzle is also a Mudpuppy To Go set with 2 puzzles of 20 magnetic pieces and an extra magnetic surface. The extra surface lets you pack up before the puzzle is finished without losing the pieces you have already placed.
Depths of the Seas Magnetic Puzzle
Which set fits your child
Best for
- Cats & Dogs: children who prefer familiar pet animals and parents buying a single gift
- Depths of the Seas: children who enjoy ocean themes and families buying multiple travel sets on a budget
Not for
- Children who need puzzles with more than 20 pieces per puzzle; neither set offers that
- Families looking for a non-magnetic travel puzzle; both sets rely on the magnetic portfolio
