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- The best chew toy for heavy chewers should be made from durable materials with no filling or small parts that could become a choking hazard.
- Made from ultra-strong rubber and available in five different sizes, the KONG Extreme Dog Toy is our top pick for the best chew toy for heavy chewers.
Sharp teeth are no match for flimsy dog toys, but even the toughest toys can be torn to shreds by an aggressive chewer. Providing your dog with plenty of chew toys is important because it helps keep his teeth clean, provides him with mental stimulation, and it satisfies his natural desire to chew. Plus, it keeps him away from your shoes.
When it comes to dog toys for a tough chewer, there are certain things to look for. Durable materials like rubber and rope are the most likely to stand the tough-chewer test.
Avoid things like squeakers, latex, and plush toys because not only will your dog tear through them in no time at all, but the materials pose a choking hazard. It's also important to choose toys that are appropriate for your dog's size.
While no dog toy is indestructible or completely chew-proof, we've assembled a collection of some of the toughest toys on the market for your heavy chewer. In addition to reading reviews from other pet parents, we've tested these toys ourselves - well, our test dog has - so you can be confident in our choices.
Here are the best chew toys you can buy:
- Best chew toy overall: KONG Extreme Dog Toy
- Best dental chew toy: Nylabone Dental Dinosaur Chew
- Best ball chew toy: Planet Dog Orbee Tuff Diamond Plate Dog Ball
- Best treat-dispensing chew toy: West Paw Zogoflex Tux Interactive Treat-Dispensing Chew Toy
- Best rope chew toy: Mammoth Flossy 3-Knot Rope Tug
Read on in the slides below to check out our top picks.
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