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The best chew toys, as reviewed by my dog

One writer's dog weighs in on which chew toys are the real deal, and which ones aren't.
By Dylan Haas  on 
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Our Top 10 Picks

GoDog Dragon (opens in a new tab)

Stevie's Choice

GoDog Dragons are unexpectedly tough for a fabric-based chew toy — after an entire month, it's still going strong, and my dog has pretty much adopted it as her new favorite-for-life.

The Good

  • Adorable-looking
  • Chew guard fabric is way tougher than you'd think
  • Machine-washable
  • It still hasn't ripped once after a month of consistent play

The Bad

  • Fabric can accumulate slobber and dry out, which is nasty until you eventually wash it

The Bottom Line

The GoDog Dragon was the most surprising toy that I tested — despite my fears for the fabric-based toy ripping quickly, it ended up being one of the toughest I've ever seen (and my dog's personal favorite, it seems).
Pros & Cons

Ruffwear HydroPlane (opens in a new tab)

Best Frisbee

Swimming dogs will love the Ruffwear HydroPlane's ability to float on water, but it also works perfectly as a land-based frisbee, and its tear-resistant fabric lasted impressively long.

The Good

  • Rip-resistant fabric
  • Floats on water
  • Large enough to play tug-of-war
  • Can go long distances

The Bad

  • Malleable nature of the frisbee makes it way more prone to strong winds taking it off-course

The Bottom Line

The Ruffwear HydroPlane is the best frisbee I've personally used — its tough fabric is safer than your normal plastic frisbee, and its buoyant design is great for dogs who like to swim.
Pros & Cons

Kong Extreme (opens in a new tab)

Best For Hiding Treats

The Kong Extreme is definitely extreme when it comes to durability — it'll last well beyond a few months, and being able to stuff treats inside makes playtime way more enjoyable.

The Good

  • Hollow middle for treat storage to encourage playtime
  • Extremely tough rubber
  • Unpredictable bounce makes it a fun fetch choice

The Bad

  • Can get really messy depending on the treats you put inside
  • Treats don't always stay in if thrown or bounced

The Bottom Line

The Kong Extreme is a favorite thanks to its hollow center that provides a space for treats, thus extending playtime — also, I don't see it breaking apart anytime soon.
Pros & Cons

Petstages Dogwood Stick (opens in a new tab)

Best For Safety

The Dogwood Stick will most likely fall apart early on, but that's to be expected. The true value is its safety, with less harmful shedding for your dog's digestive system.

The Good

  • Made with real wood
  • Safer than an actual stick
  • Non-toxic, natural wood smell

The Bad

  • It falls apart quickly, but that's unsurprising

The Bottom Line

I'm not sure you can knock the Petstages Dogwood Stick for falling apart relatively quickly — it's made from real wood, so it should be expected. But, the safe nature of it made me feel better about letting my dog play unsupervised, and that's worth something.
Pros & Cons

GoughNuts Dog Ring (opens in a new tab)

Best For Young, Teething Dogs

Your mileage may vary with the GoughNuts ring depending on how harsh of a chewer your dog is, but it should work great for younger dogs.

The Good

  • Tough rubber exterior
  • Good for teething dogs
  • Floats

The Bad

  • Some reviewers said their dogs bit right through it in days

The Bottom Line

Though some have taken issue with the GoughNuts ring's durability, it worked for my dog — though I think it's probably best fit for younger pups who are in the middle of the teething process.
Pros & Cons

Chuckit Ultra Ball (opens in a new tab)

Best For Playing Fetch

It's time to retire your old tennis ball — the Chuckit Ultra Ball is the best toy for fetch, hands down, and my dog is in love with it.

The Good

  • It's the perfect fetch ball
  • Comes in a two-pack
  • Textured surface is good for chewing but still not harming to dog's mouths

The Bad

  • Compatible launcher sold separately

The Bottom Line

The Chuckit Ultra Ball is everything you want in a fetch toy — it bounces, it floats, it's durable, and my dog absolutely loved playing with it.
Pros & Cons

Nylabone DuraChew Dino (opens in a new tab)

This One Isn't So Great

The Nylabone DuraChew didn't work as well as I thought it would — the nylon started shedding early into playtime, and I had to take the toy away before we could judge its dental care features.

The Good

  • Fun dinosaur shape
  • Flavored
  • Helps to remove plaque build-up

The Bad

  • Pieces started coming off just an hour or two into use
  • Made my dog's gums bleed

The Bottom Line

The Nylabone DuraChew made a great pitch in terms of long-term dental care, but we didn't even get that far — it started falling apart very shortly into use.
Pros & Cons

The Virtually Indestructible Ball (opens in a new tab)

Best Non-chew Toy

This is the one toy we tested that I don't think will ever break — mostly because my dog had no clue how to play with it.

The Good

  • It's a literal tank
  • Good for soccer, I guess

The Bad

  • It's a really niche type of toy — some dogs my be confused about how to interact with it

The Bottom Line

The Virtually Indestructible Ball is a niche toy that confused my dog — she didn't know how to play with it, but that probably isn't the toy's fault. At the end of the day, it's probably never going to break, so it's successful in that respect.
Pros & Cons

Oneisall Bone (opens in a new tab)

Best Nylon Toy

Nylon-based toys ended up not being a great match for my dog, but if they happen to work for yours, the Oneisall is slightly better than the Nylanbone Dino.

The Good

  • Bacon flavor
  • Said to help clean teeth
  • My dog had a lot of fun with it while it lasted

The Bad

  • The description claims that the toy can last up to 6 months, but... it didn't

The Bottom Line

Nylon-based toys ended up being my least favorite during the testing for this roundup, but if you're going to get one, I would suggest the Oneisall bone over the Nylabone Dino.
Pros & Cons

Monster K9 Indestructible Frisbee (opens in a new tab)

Best For Malleability

While it doesn't succeed as a *frisbee* per se, the Monster K9 disc is a great extra-strength chew toy that has the potential to last your dog for months at a time.

The Good

  • Rubber is extremely tough and malleable
  • Non-toxic
  • Super stretchy during tug-of-war

The Bad

  • It's a little too heavy, which weighs it down mid-flight

The Bottom Line

The Monster K9 frisbee isn't a good *frisbee*, but it's a totally viable, extra-strength chew toy that your dog will probably keep chewing on for months without serious signs of damage.
Pros & Cons

This is my dog, Stevie.

stevie the dog
A very good girl. (Pictured: The author's dog, Stevie, a lab, boxer, pit bull mix.) Credit: Dylan Haas / Mashable

She's a lab, boxer, pit bull mix who likes cuddles, sleeping in, saying "hello" to strangers, and, probably more than anything else, chew toys.

To some, picking out a toy for a dog is a pretty low-effort task. It's understandable. Who would want to scrutinize something that seems so mindless? Most people would pick something off the rack at Petco that squeaks and move on with their life.

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But, dear reader, I am one of those people. And by "those," I mean "person who treats their pet as if it were their human child."

Because I am this way, I get really particular about the stuff I buy my dog. I just want the best for her, you know? And that's honestly good news for you, because this protective pet parent sourced and tested 10 diverse chew toys — from frisbees, to bones, and everything in between — and I've gathered my (and Stevie's) definitive thoughts on each of them.

How did we test them?

Stevie and I started our review process knowing we'd give each toy a few weeks of testing. She played with each of the 10 toys for a short session each day over the course of the month, and I took careful note of how she interacted with them — and more importantly, if and when they started to deteriorate. With each one, I made sure to play both fetch and tug-of-war to test their durability and ease of use, but mostly I just let her gnaw away, seeing which ones could withstand her powerful jaws.

A lot of chew toys claim to be "indestructible," which is really misleading.

Keep in mind, though, that dog breed, preference, and the type of chewer your pet will definitely have an impact on your final result. My dog happens to be an aggressive chewer, and she tends to rip her toys to shreds relatively quickly, but if one option didn't work for her, that doesn't mean it'll be a bad fit for your dog.

Another note: A lot of chew toys claim to be "indestructible," which is really misleading. No chew toy is truly indestructible, so you should always take special care to remove the toy from the lineup if pieces start to break off. Ingesting chew toy pieces is a hazard for all dogs, and you should generally supervise them during playtime to circumvent a possible choking risk or future digestive issues.

Rawhide: It's a "no."

One type of toy — or treat, I suppose — that I specifically left off of this list was anything made from rawhide, which is a widely used substance that comes from the inner layer of cow or horse hides.

Rawhide is super common in your classic dog bones (some are even flavored to make them more enticing to chew on), and it's really easy to find in almost any pet supply store. The thing is, it's actually really dangerous to let your dog play with rawhide.

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The biggest problem with these types of treats is that they can easily break off in large chunks and be ingested by your dog, proposing a high risk for those pieces to become stuck in their esophagus or digestive tract.

Depending on the size, a veterinarian may be able to remove rawhide pieces from your dog's throat, but anything past that could require invasive surgery. If not resolved, it can kill your dog. So, you probably should stay away from it.

What chew toy should I get for my dog?

It's important for dogs to have a trusty chew toy that they can always turn to, and it's your duty as their owner to provide them with a good one. Chewing is a very natural behavior in all dogs, no matter their size or breed. Not only does chewing help reduce their stress and anxiety levels, but it can also be a helpful distraction from bad behaviors like barking and digging.

So, embrace your dog's natural need to chew, and make sure to offer them the best toy for their personal play and chewing styles. Here's what Stevie and I thought about the 10 chew toys we tested. Hopefully, it'll give you some insight into how your dog might respond to them.

Stevie's Choice
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Specs
  • Material: Polyester, "chew guard" fabric
  • First signs of wear: TBD

I was thoroughly impressed with the GoDog Dragon(opens in a new tab) — and so was my dog — so much so, that it easily made it to the top spot on this list.

It surprised me, to be honest. When I saw that the toy was made from fabric, I expected it to be the first toy to rip, tear, and end up in pieces after Stevie got a hold of it (even with its patented "chew guard technology"). But that wasn't the case. Far from it, actually.  

My dog was immediately drawn to the Dragon — she has a preference for cute, colorful chew toys, so this was pretty much the obvious choice. In fact, I had to start literally hiding the GoDog toy from her to get her to play with the other ones I was testing, which was one of the early signs that it would end up ranking highly.   

I monitored this one extra closely solely based on the materials it was made from, seeing as it was the only fabric-based toy I opted to try out. But even with the microscope honed in, the little blue dragon stayed strong. Seriously, my dog didn't hold back on this thing — I even attempted to really put it through the wringer by using it in an intense tug-of-war match with Stevie, and everything stayed intact. Even the squeaker. And all the while, the toy maintained its plush fabric softness, making it a perfect cuddle buddy for my dog in between play sessions. 

After a month of being her go-to chew toy, I haven't noticed any visible signs of wear. At most, some of the fabric is matted down from a normal amount of dog slobber, but I threw it in the wash not too long ago, and it came out as good as new.

For aggressive chewers, I highly recommend GoDog Dragons — they're tough, adorable as all hell, and I think Stevie's "forever chew toy."

Best Frisbee
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Specs
  • Material: Foam, abrasion-resistant fabric
  • First signs of wear: About two weeks

My dog isn't much of a swimmer. She actually really does not like water. Like, cowers in fear at raindrops. It's kind of sad to watch. 

Anyway, the Ruffwear HydroPlane(opens in a new tab) is designed to be a swimming dog's toy of choice. So, to test out if it floats, I threw it in my apartment complex's pool, and it definitely does! Cool!

But, as I mentioned, Stevie is hydrophobic, so I tested this as just a normal frisbee. I imagine the results would be the same on land or in water, seeing as the floating test was a success.

What I like a lot about the HydroPlane is that it's extremely malleable for a frisbee without sacrificing overall durability. The special fabric coating  lasted a little over two weeks before I saw some slight ripping, but not enough to render it unusable or expose the foam underneath. It's actually way safer than a typical frisbee, which tends to shed harmful plastic that animals probably shouldn't be ingesting.  

You can also get some pretty impressive distance if you throw it right, and the disc itself is big enough to make for some fun doggie tug-of-war matches. 

It also has a large hole in the center, which is perfect for putting around your dog like a little necklace. Maybe this won't matter to you, but it certainly did to me. 

It's probably one of the best dog frisbees I've used, and I foresee myself buying another one when this one reaches the end of its life cycle. 

Best For Hiding Treats
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Specs
  • Materail: Rubber
  • First signs of wear: TBD

Kong is, at least to me, the most recognizable dog toy brand — my family has been using them for years with their dog, as well as previous dogs. I figured I had to test out one of their toys for good measure, one that I hadn't come into contact with before. 

The Kong Extreme(opens in a new tab) stuck out to me not only for the name (EXTREME!), but also for its treat-holding design. The ultra-durable rubber chew toy features a hollow middle, enabling you to put your dog's usual go-to snacks in there, which is perfect for coaxing your dog into playtime when you need them to expel pent-up energy. Stevie's Kong snack of choice? Peanut butter. All day. 

I took the toy out of its packaging, washed it (which you should always do with new dog toys), and spooned a healthy serving of Jif into the center. Needless to say, my dog went absolutely nuts (no pun intended) over it, not leaving the toy's side until every drop of PB was lapped up. Only problem with that was, it made a mess everywhere. I'm talking peanut butter on my couch, my carpet, all over Stevie's face. Cute, but "peanuts" is not within my top five scents for my apartment to have. I didn't hold this against the toy since Kong didn't invent the messy nature of peanut butter. 

I moved on to a different type of treat after the peanut butter incident: Beggin' Strips. These worked way better — no mess, and I could control the difficulty of treat removal by adding and taking away strips. I even tried freezing the toy while packed with treats (which Kong recommends) and it increased the longevity of playtime by a noticeable margin for sure. 

The toy has a decent, unpredictable bounce to it, which makes it a great consideration for fetch, but only when it's empty — treats tend to fall out when you throw it if not packed tightly enough. You'd probably expect that, but it should be mentioned nonetheless, I think.   

And as you'd probably guess from the rubber construction, it has basically no signs of wear aside from a few scratches. 

Best For Safety
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Specs
  • Material: Mixture of real wood and synthetics
  • First signs of wear: Two days

"Made with real wood" is what caught my eye when I found the Petstages Dogwood Stick(opens in a new tab) while choosing toys to test for this story. My first thought: "OK, so it's just a stick?"

It turns out that the answer is "no," it's not just a stick. It's actually way better than a stick, and I've been told that a lot of dogs like sticks, so this stick may be the stick for your dog.

I'll get the one negative out of the way up front: This toy started falling apart and shedding real quick. I kind of expected that though, seeing that the toy is made from natural wood, and real sticks tend to break apart. I'm not sure if I can criticize the toy too much based on this, because the true value comes from the stick's safe, non-toxic design. That's a huge deal for when you want to let your dog play unsupervised — you can't necessarily do that if they're chewing on something that can potentially hurt them if ingested. 

So yes, it fell apart, but I didn't have to panic when it did — I could even leave the room to do other stuff while she gnawed away on it, which felt great. It also had a nice, natural wood smell that I could pick up on out of the box, and I could tell Stevie noticed it too from how quickly she took a liking to it (with lots of sniffing). This one floats, too. 

All good stuff, really. I think I definitely might buy another one. 

Best For Young, Teething Dogs
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Specs
  • Material: Rubber
  • First signs of wear: Very slight surface damage after two weeks

If I had to compare the GoughNuts(opens in a new tab) ring to any other toy on this list, I'd say it's very similar to the Kong Extreme, minus the hollow design. 

This isn't necessarily a bad thing. It's made from rubber (like the Kong), but is way thicker, making it way more compatible with super aggressive chewers — I actually think it would make a great teething toy for younger pups. 

Though the "GoughNuts.com" plastered on the top of the toy doesn't do much for the aesthetics, I forgot about that pretty quickly once I saw how much of a beating the thing could take. My dog went to town on it for hours, then days, then weeks, and it's still pretty much in the same shape as it was out of the box (only a few noticeable scratches and teeth marks). The ring is very heavy duty — you could probably knock someone out if you threw it hard enough — so I assumed that the toy's floatation claim was a sham, but lo and behold, it actually floats. 

Something that gave me pause, though, was the number of negative reviews of the product on Amazon. It looks like more than a few buyers complained that their dogs ate right through the ring after mere days. I didn't have this problem, but if your pup is a power chewer, your mileage may vary.

I still recommend the more durable, treat-storing Kong Extreme over the GoughNuts rubber ring, but it's definitely a close second place (at least in my case). It may be worth having both at the ready, just to give your dog some variety. 

Best For Playing Fetch
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Specs
  • Material: Rubber
  • First signs of wear: TBD

I used to just use a tennis ball to play fetch with Stevie. That's the classic, right?

The Chuckit Ultra Ball(opens in a new tab) improves on the run-of-the-mill tennis ball in every way. Most notably, the lack of exterior fuzz is better for your dog's digestive system, and better for you, in terms of keeping it clean. (Have you tried cleaning a tennis ball? It sucks.) 

It's perfect for fetching purposes — it's super bouncy, it floats, has a textured surface that my dog loved to chew on (but maintains a softness that didn't hurt her mouth), and a squeaker that made it all the more enticing to Stevie's canine instincts. Another bonus was the bright orange color, which I didn't think would be helpful until I had to find it in a tall patch of grass. 

Stevie ran herself out of gas many times with a smile on her face, chasing after each consecutive toss with the same excitement as the first. Her favorite thing was when I would bounce it really high, and she would jump up to try and get it before it hit the ground. I think it's her new go-to ball, hands down. 

And for those who have large backyards, Chuckit offers a compatible ball launcher tool that can assist you in getting some major distance (which isn't really feasible for where I live, so I didn't test it out). It's disappointing that it's sold separately, but if you don't have a natural pitcher's arm, I would say go for it anyway. 

 

This One Isn't So Great
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Specs
  • Material: Nylon
  • First signs of wear: Two hours

Not all good things can last forever. Unfortunately for this chew toy, it only lasted about two hours. Which is a shame, because my dog really loved it during the short time she got to spend with it. 

The Nylabone DuraChew(opens in a new tab) comes in three different dinosaur shapes, one of them being chosen at random when they ship it to you. I ended up getting the T-Rex. This isn't important, I just enjoy surprises. 

Reading the box, the things that stuck out for me (aside from its claim of durability with its nylon construction that comes recommended by veterinarians) were mentions of the embedded chicken flavor, and the cleaning nubs that are said to "clean teeth, reduce tartar, control plaque, and massage gums." 

That all sounded pretty great. 

When I popped open the package, I thought it might smell because of the chicken flavor, but it surprisingly didn't at all.

I tossed the nylon T-Rex to my dog and she pounced on it, starting to chew away without thinking twice. For a while, it looked like she was having a great time, but about two hours into playtime, I spotted some pieces shedding off. I didn't want my dog ingesting nylon bits, so I accepted defeat pretty quickly and took the toy away from Stevie. That's when I noticed that the original white toy now had red streaks on it, which turns out was blood from my dog's gums. Now, I'm not sure what happened here, but I'm assuming that the nubs and shedding pieces somehow scratched her while she was chewing causing her to bleed — either that or my dog has gingivitis, which I think is unlikely considering how often I brush her teeth. 

It's a bummer that we didn't get to try out the Nylabone DuraChew longer than that, because I initially had faith in the dental-care qualities that were described on the box. It simply didn't last long enough for us to really find out if it can deliver on that claim. For now, we have to say that this is a no.

Best Non-chew Toy
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Specs
  • Material: Plastic
  • First signs of wear: Probably never

This one was a little harder to review, mostly because my dog just had no idea how to play with this thing. It's not the toy's fault, and ultimately it'll come down to your dog's preference if they respond to the Virtually Indestructible Ball(opens in a new tab)

One thing I can say with total certainty, though, is that this toy is never going to break. 

It's less of a chew toy and more of a "push it around and hit it against stuff" toy. It's not something that Stevie is used to by any means, so she spent most of her time just staring at it, looking back at me, then looking back at the toy, then back at me with pure confusion. She knocked it around a few times, but she just wasn't interested. 

I was determined to find out if it was really "indestructible" like the name claims, so I opted to become my dog for a moment and play with it myself — meaning I literally kicked the hell out of it a few times. And reader, it didn't make so much as a scuff. It definitely gets points for being an actual tank of a toy. Also, it comes in a random assortment of colors (I received a blue one), and it's really easy to wash.

But again, my dog just really wanted nothing to do with the ball. In my opinion, this one may be a little too niche, so I can't really recommend it unless you know for sure that it's the type of toy your pet will gravitate to. Otherwise, they'll probably move on from it relatively quickly, like mine did, and you'll find yourself kicking around a dog toy, wondering what the passersby are thinking of you. 

Best Nylon Toy
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Specs
  • Material: Nylon
  • First signs of wear: Three days

The Oneisall bone(opens in a new tab) has a very similar description to the Nylabone Dino toy earlier in this roundup, and I also encountered similar results, but the Oneisall edged out the win between the two for a few reasons.  

Like the Nylabone, the Oneisall took damage pretty quickly — noticeable shedding and deep tooth perforations appeared just a few days into my dog playing with it. The key difference here is that Stevie's gums didn't end up bleeding. So that's good. (I'm thinking that this is most likely due to the omission of the cleaning nubs that ended up cutting her.)

The Oneisall is bacon-flavored (I did not taste this, and I hope you weren't expecting me to), and is said to help clean your dog's teeth, but I ultimately couldn't judge that considering how long it lasted. What I can say is, it stayed intact longer than the Nylabone, it was a better shape for playing fetch, it didn't hurt my dog's mouth, and she seemed to have a lot of fun with it — so, it's slightly the better choice. 

I'm not sure how sold I am on Nylon-based dog toys, but if you're going to pick one from this list, I think this is your best option. 

Best For Malleability
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Specs
  • Material: Rubber
  • First signs of wear: Some slight scratching after two weeks

The Monster K9 frisbee(opens in a new tab) succeeds in the durability department, but I honestly don't think it makes a good frisbee. It's just too heavy, and it gets weighed down mid-flight, sending it flopping to the ground. It felt like I was tossing pizza dough most of the time.

I took that defeat in stride and opted to just use it as a basic chew toy for Stevie — and hey, it worked pretty well. 

This non-toxic rubber disc is exceedingly tough, really malleable, and stretchy. As you could probably guess, it passed the tug-of-war test with flying colors. It was even tough enough to withstand my dog trapping it in between her paws, getting in some really good chew-and pulls. Stevie also seemed to enjoy folding the toy in her mouth and making some sort of chewy rubber taco. Cool! 

Around two weeks of regular use, the Monster K9 frisbee did start to get some surface-level scratching, but nothing to send it into retirement. I was actually surprised that it's generally thin body didn't suffer any punctures, but I'm happy to report that the disc is alive, well, and still getting chewed on. 

If you just want a straight frisbee, get the aforementioned Ruffwear HydroPlane. But, if you just want a disc-shaped toy that your dog could beat up, go with the Monster K9. 

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How we tested

Stevie and I started our review process knowing we'd give each toy a few weeks of testing. She played with each of the 10 toys for a short session each day over the course of the month, and I took careful note of how she interacted with them — and more importantly, if and when they started to deteriorate. With each one, I made sure to play both fetch and tug-of-war to test their durability and ease of use, but I mostly just let her gnaw away, seeing which ones could withstand her powerful jaws.

Keep in mind that dog breed, toy preferences, and the type of chewer your pet is will definitely have an impact on a toy's lifespan. My dog happens to be an aggressive chewer, and she tends to rip her toys to shreds relatively quickly, but if one option didn't work for her, that doesn't mean it'll be a bad fit for your dog.

Another note: A lot of chew toys claim to be "indestructible," which is misleading. No chew toy is truly indestructible, so you should always take special care to remove the toy from the lineup if pieces start to break off. Ingesting chew toy chunks is a hazard for all dogs, and you should always supervise them during playtime to circumvent choking risks or future digestive issues.

Some key points I looked out for while testing:

Durability — Probably the most important aspect of a chew toy is how long it lasts. All chew toys are eventually going to break down and need to be replaced, but you still want a toy that'll get some decent mileage before you have to buy a new one. Buying a new chew toy every week because your dog is destroying them is not fun for the wallet.

Material — The material that a chew toy is made from is important because not all materials are safe for dogs; the prime example being rawhide. Anything other than rawhide will generally be fine for your pup, but I found that the toys made from durable cloth materials were the best.

Fun Factor — Of course, for a chew toy to be a good one, your dog has to enjoy playing with it.

Dylan is a reporter for Mashable Shopping. Follow him on Twitter @iamdylanhaas, or send him an email at [email protected]


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