Best Dog Toys For Chewers

PetSugar Q + A: What Are the Best Dog Toys For Chewers?

April 19, 2010

With dog toys costing so much, I know all too well the resulting frustration when seeing a brand-new item reduced to shreds and fuzz on the floor only minutes after handing it off to North — his quick killer skills make me hesitate when picking out any present! While heavy-duty, rubber ones stand up to his little jaws, many times he walks right by these choices with nary a second glance. Since a member recently asked this question in our newest community group, PetSugar Q and A, I'm passing it along to all of you to comment below so tell me: What are the best dog toys for chewers?

21 Comments

booglass 1 year 35 weeks

Our Boston Terrier, Monty, has a passion for unstuffing toys. He has destroyed Tuff Toys in less than an hour. Apparently to him every toy is a personal challenge. The Martha Stewart pet toys are the only ones that can stand up to a beating from him.

deekai 1 year 42 weeks

I had a lab/corgi/terrier who would chew for hours. The one toy he could not destroy was the Hurley & Tux from West Paws. http://www.westpawdesign.com/catalog/chew-dog-toys

wonderland123 1 year 47 weeks

Antler dog chews from http://www.scoutandzoes.com . They're all-natural and organic and really durable.

Muttropolis 2 years 20 weeks

Tough Toys all the way. This site has a good selection and most of the toys have been reviewed- http://www.muttropolis.com/category/dog/dog-toys-tough.cfm. I agree that Anters are amazing for big chewers and they have no smell and don't leave behind a mess. I got my pup antlers from Muttropolis too.

gronnies 2 years 36 weeks

I'm not sure about chewing this but it is definitely a way to keep your dog occupied for a while: Kong Wobbler. It is an interactive toy where you put in paste, treats or food and they play with it to get the food out. The toy seems near indestructible. Cheapest at http://www.foreverpetsupply.com.

kellelilly 2 years 42 weeks

A few things I would recommend (having an absolutely EXTREME chewer myself)... 1) Bully Sticks (but trust me, make sure--for your own sense of smell--to get the "ODOR FREE" ones.) 2) "Extreme Kong" (the black one. It actually lasts) 3) Antler (moose, etc). Price varies depending on size, but WELL worth it, and they LOVE it. I get them at the "holistic" pet store, but you can buy them on line (example: http://antlerchews.com/ ) 4) Himalayan Dog Chews. (http://www.himalayandogchew.com) My dog and I swear by all of these, and best of all THEY LAST!

kateerc 2 years 42 weeks

My pit bull puppy is a serious chewer and we bought Tuffies Tug o War for her and it still looks like it is brand new. There is also a line of toys made from the same material fire hoses are made from that are supposed to be indestructible.

3 years 4 days

Hooves are great for aggressive chewers. They are high in protein and safe to leave around. I've never seen a dog able to bite off a piece, but they chew to their hearts content. I think they are about a dollar at feed stores. They are certainly not pretty, but they most certainly satisfy the need to chew!

Pup Fan 3 years 1 week

I second wandaroo's recommendation for the Tuffy Toys. My pup is a champion toy destroyer, but those do last longer than anything else I've tried.

Susanna 3 years 2 weeks

My dog goes through regular Nylabone's pretty quickly, but the Galileos (the asymmetrical ones) from Nylabone hold up well.

wandaroo 3 years 3 weeks

I own a terrier mix which I swear is a "tear"ier mix. He has no interest in Kongs or Nylabones, he does love stuffed toys but can decimate them in minutes. The only one that I found that lasts are these "Tuffy" toys : http://www.tuffietoys.com/page/398259450 They come with a rating scale, so you can pick how tough they need to be. Unfortunately, nothing lasts forever and you have to monitor your pets with all stuffed chew toys. I highly recommend RAWHIDE! and large beef bones. Good luck!

3 years 4 weeks

The black kongs and everlasting ball seem to last the longest for us. One of our dogs is a very strong chewer, and he eventually gets though even these!

3 years 4 weeks

I have a large dog that has chewed into chunks every single toy he's had, except for the largest black Kong which he has had for 2 months now and he still hasn't bit any of it off and it still entertains him daily. you can also stuff it with apples, or ice as I like to do.

3 years 4 weeks

Tuff Toys seem to work for us... they come in chew ratings from 1-10, and they usually last a lot longer than any of the others we've tried.

Dingasaurus 3 years 4 weeks

My 25 lb puggle has destroyed every stuffed toy (including Go Dog) that she has ever come in contact with. The only survivors are rubber and dispense treats. We have a large Everlasting Treat Ball (we buy a size up), a large Tug-a-Jug, large black Kongs, and the Bob-a-Lot. We also go through Nylabones like crazy and they end up causing bleeding gums. We also sometimes buy raw beef soup bones and freeze them. They spend hours licking out the marrow and then chew on the bones for weeks. Good luck!

msame 3 years 4 weeks

Skip the toys. Get a hollow beef bone and stuff it with treats (jerky etc) It can't be destroyed, it's good for their teeth, and (depending on how food oriented your dog is) HOURS of entertainment.

fleurfairy 3 years 4 weeks

Any of the stuffed toys made by Fat Cat Inc. My dog will destroy anything stuffed, but these are so well made they hold up for months. And he LOVES them.

3 years 4 weeks

I just caught my dog gnawing on one of my husbands old hockey pucks and it seemed pretty great. It's just made of rubber so I can't imagine its harmful.

kitkatherine 3 years 4 weeks

My dog has destroyed almost everything - she loves soft toys and they last usually a day. The only one that with stood time was a pink dragon from Go Dog Go - not the green or the blue (she destroyed those) but the pink style held up. The Kong Snugga Wubba holds up for a bit, but not long. But longer than most. And she just ignores her kongs. And I agree - Nylabones (while she loves them) get chunks taken out of them pretty quickly. And ever step on one? OUCH! Especially after a day or more of chewing - they are so pokey and sharp!

kismekate 3 years 4 weeks

i'm all for the nylabones!

Pistil 3 years 6 weeks

I should mention: The toys we have now are Kongs, but even those don't last too long before the dogs are eating rubber chunks (and they're pricey!). Nylabone toys get chewed through even quicker. Any other ideas?

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