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Dogs of all ages, shapes, and sizes love toys, and the market is absolutely flooded with all kinds. To make shopping for dog toys a little easier on you, the parent, the following list names the 16 best dog toys for all types of dogs and behaviors.
The toys your dog prefers depend largely on their breed, age, and particular personality. When you’re shopping for your dog’s potential new favorite toy, here are a few things you should consider:
- Durability: If your dog is the type to destroy everything, you might want to invest in a toy made of particularly sturdy material. Certain brands are more known for this type of design.
- Engagement: Dogs use toys for different reasons. Some toys fall under the enrichment category, some toys are made purely to comfort your dog, and others are intended to keep your dog active.
- Size: As a general rule, dog toys should be small enough to fit in your dog’s mouth but too large to be swallowed. Most toys will come in different sizes, and you should select the one made for your dog’s size or breed type.
With any toy, it’s important to remember that supervision is always necessary. There is no such thing as an indestructible toy, and just about anything could become a choking hazard.
Best Chew Toys for Dogs
[affiliatable id=’69518′]With its durability and unpredictable bouncing movement, the AgriChew™ is just the toy for aggressive chewers. Funny enough, the toy was created by accident when the inventor’s dog started playing with a shock-absorbing piece used in irrigation equipment. It turned out to be a great material for a tough chew toy.
When you purchase this toy, you’re providing a dog toy to a shelter in need.
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The Nylabone Power Chew is built with tough nylon, so your dog can spend hours chewing on it. The tasty flavor will make them want to do just that.
[affiliatable id=’69511′]Also available at Petco
The Chuckit! Ultra Rubber Ball Tough Dog Toy is a great fetch toy, perfect for both dry land bouncing and fetch at the lake. It’s built tough for chasers who like to chew hard as well.
Best Interactive Dog Toys
[affiliatable id=’69519′]The Sniff Diggy™ Fun Mental Stimulation Nose Work Mat develops your dog’s most vital sensory skill: their sense of smell. The activity mimics the foraging and hunting activities of their wolf ancestors. Your purchase of the Sniff Diggy™ mat provides 1 dog toy to a shelter in need.
[affiliatable id=’69497′]The IQ Treat Ball is a dog parent’s favorite toy for entertaining a pup while rewarding them at the same time. Fill the toy with treats or dry food and watch your dog work to get them out.
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[affiliatable id=’69506′]The OurPets Sushi Treat Dispensing Puzzle not only looks classy, but it’s also an entertaining activity for your dog. Hide treats in the compartments, and your dog will have fun finding and eating them.
[affiliatable id=’69505′]Also available at Petco
There are a few reasons the Outward Hound Hide-A-Squirrel Squeaky Puzzle Plush Dog Toy is so popular. It keeps dogs entertained for a long time and supports their natural hunting instincts. The company also makes plush puzzle toys in different styles, but this squirrel/tree trunk seems most natural, right?
[affiliatable id=’69515′]If you’re a tech-lover and you miss your dog all day long, the SKYMEE Owl Robot: Mobile Full HD Pet Camera with Treat Dispenser lets you interact with them from afar. Throw your dog a treat with a button push or move the robot around for them to chase. You can even talk to them with audio capabilities.
Best Toys For Large Breed Dogs
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You can’t go wrong with the classic KONG Extreme Dog Toy. It bounces in unpredictable patterns, and you can stuff it with treats to keep your dog engaged.
[affiliatable id=’69513′]Tuffy’s No Stuff Ultimate Ring Plush Dog Toy is a durable, ring-shaped toy for tug-of-war and tossing/catching. It floats in water, and it’s machine-washable.
Best Toys For Small Breed Dogs
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The KONG Plush Duck Dog Toy is so cute, and it will look even cuter with your dog cuddled next to it. These toys contain less stuffing in case your pup manages to rip one apart.
[affiliatable id=’69509′]Also available at Petco
The goDog Gator with Chew Guard is a cute and deceptively durable toy for both chewers and cuddlers. It’s built to last and to entertain for hours.
[affiliatable id=’69512′]The Haute Diggity Dog Muttini Collection just screams of class. From “Barkweiser” to “Lick Croix” to “White Paw Hound Selzer, the funny yet recognizable parody labels will make every hour happy hour for you and your dog.
Best Toys for Puppies
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Nylabone makes a reliable chew toy, and the Nylabone Teething Pacifier is specifically designed for teething puppies. It’s a cute pacifier for a cute baby dog.
[affiliatable id=’69510′]Even though it means the dog’s having fun, sometimes hearing that squeak squeaking over and over again can get pretty old. This HEAR DOGGY! toy’s squeaking can only be heard by your dog, so they get the same benefits of squeaker toys without bugging you.
[affiliatable id=’69514′]For a rope-loving dog, you can’t go wrong with the Mammoth Flossy Chews Rope Tug. It’s colorful, durable, and comes in a variety of sizes for different sizes and breeds of dog.
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