Every dog owner has a toy doctor’s surgery, or worse, a toy graveyard. I get it, buying new toys gets expensive and stitching up old ones is annoying.
So, while no toy is completely indestructible, below is a list of toys (with links!) that might just be a little more worth it!
Dogs who chew and chew... and chew!
One of my dogs, Alfie, is a massive chewer. And finding chew toys that actually last him longer than an hour is tough (pun intended). These are the best ones I’ve found.
Pet Qwerks BarkBone Stick: Pet Qwerks Original BarkBone - Nylon Dog Bone for Aggressive Chewers - Bacon Flavor - 7.75" : Amazon.co.uk: Pet Supplies
West Paw Tux Treat Toy, (image to the right): Tux® Treat Toy | Hard Chew Toys for Dogs | West Paw
Willie bones modern dog chew toy: Pet Supplies : Willie Bones | Modern Dog Chew Toy | Almost Indestructible Dog Toys for Aggressive Chewers | Tough + Durable + Strong Natural Rubber Bone Toy for Small + Large Dogs + Puppy Teething | Boredom Chews : Amazon.com
Goughnuts Black Ring Pro (This is probably THE toughest toy you will find): .75 Black Ring Pro 50- The Strongest toy in this size (For dogs 10-40lbs) — Goughnuts
Ruff Dawg indestructible Ruff cube: Ruff Dawg Indestructible Dawg-Cube Dog Toy - Crazy Bouncing Toy, Retrieving, Fetch, Made in The USA, Floats, 2.5 inches Square, up to 40lbs : Amazon.co.uk: Pet Supplies
Zippy Tuff lightning Bolt: ZippyTuff+ Lightning Bolt Chew Toy - The Doting Dog Company
The fenrir hammer (another VERY tough toy, image to the left): The Fenrir Hammers - Heavy Duty Virtually Indestructible Dog Toys – Fenrir Canine Leaders
Nylabone power chew lobster: Pet Supplies : Nylabone Lobster Dog Toy Power Chew – Cute Dog Toys for Aggressive Chewers – with a Funny Twist! Filet Mignon Flavor, Small/Regular : Amazon.com
West Paw Rumpus: Rumpus® Chew Toy | Extra Durable Dog Toys | West Paw
Kong Tire: Product - KONG Company
K9 connectables: Tuff Stuffer - Pro Dog Toys – k9connectables.com
Pet fun pineapple treat dispenser: Pineapple Enrichment Toy for Chewers (Pet-Fun
DIY options
Olive wood chew
Frozen carrot / celery / broccoli stalk
Root chew
Dogs who like balls!
Every dog loves to chase a ball occasionally, but some more than others. And for those who play with their ball constantly, they’re going to need a durable one!
Planet dog orbee tuff ball: Planet Dog Orbee | Planet Dog Orbee-Tuff Orbee Ball | Products | Petshop (petshopdirect.co.uk)
Goughnuts virtually indestructible ball (image to the right): Balls — Goughnuts
Boomer ball (my favourite! If you have a bigger dog, make sure you get a bigger ball): BOOMER BALL 4 inch, Virtually Indestructible Best Dog Toy, Boredom Busting Football, Tough & Durable Small Dog Ball, Floats on Water, Great for Mental Stimulation & High Energy Dogs, Assorted Colours : Amazon.co.uk: Pet Supplies
Chew King Fetch Durable Natural Dog Ball: Chew King Fetch Balls Extremely Durable Natural Rubber Toy Pack of 3-3 inch Balls (CM-0263-CS01) : Amazon.co.uk: Pet Supplies
Dogs who like to shred
Alfie isn't just a chewer, he's a shredder too! Tearing toys apart is something a lot of dogs just love to do, as it's a natural instinct. But it can get pricey... here are some options.
Pet smart omg surprise: Petsmart OMG! Surprise Freaked Out Red Fox 2-in-1 Plush, Squeaker Dog Toy~Large~ : Amazon.com.au: Pet Supplies
Bark box 2 in 1 disectable toy (image to the left): Barkbox Dog Squeak Toys | Long Lasting for Chewers | Durable Tug and Fetch Toys | Interactive Stuffed Plush Toys and Balls for Small/Medium/Large Dogs : Amazon.co.uk: Pet Supplies
JW Hol-ee Roller (stuff this with an old towel and treats): JW Hol-ee Roller — Natural Cornish Pet
DIY options:
An iceberg lettuce
Broccoli stalk
Carrots
Cardboard box with paper
Dogs who like teddies
My other dog, Molly, loves teddies more than any other toy, and although she’s no super-chewer, her teeth do get the better of her at times, like all dogs. So this is a list of some soft toys that might last longer than normal!
OUTWARD hound invincibles dog toys: Invincibles Durable Plush Dog Toys (outwardhound.com)
Go dog dragon (Molly's favourite, she's had this for 3 years and there isn't a single hole, image to the right): goDog Bubble Plush Dragons Squeaky Dog Toy, Chew Guard Technology - Coral, Large : Amazon.co.uk: Pet Supplies
Tuffy dog toys: Tuffy – Be More Bob
Fluff and tuff: Fluff and Tuff
Kong wild knots bear (the inside is made of rope): Product - KONG Company
Dogs who like soft toys but eat stuffing
Molly is bad for this too! She doesn’t purposely try to make holes, but once there is one, she will just try to eat the stuffing. This is a huge concern as it can get stuck and this would require an expensive surgery. But… Molly isn’t a fan of chew toys, she just loves teddies. So, stuffing free teddies are the way forward.
Kong wubba no stuff giraffe / zebra / cheetah: KONG Wubba No Stuff Giraffe - Large : Amazon.co.uk: Pet Supplies
Newthinking no stuffing squeaky dog toys (image to the left): Newthinking Dog Squeaky Toys, No Stuffing Soft Dog Toys, Durable Plush Dog Toys for Small Medium Dog (5 PACK) : Amazon.co.uk: Pet Supplies
Zippy paws skinny peltz: Skinny Peltz | ZippyPaws
Frisco duck flat plush (also crocodile / unicorn / etc.): FRISCO Duck Flat Plush Squeaky Dog Toy, Small/Medium - Chewy.com
Outward hound invincibles stuffing free: Stuffing-Free Big Squeak Dog Toy (outwardhound.com)
Kong scrunch knots: KONG Scrunch Knots Squirrel — Natural Cornish Pet
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