Why Durable Chew Toys Matter for Strong Chewers
Chewers go through toys fast. A durable chew toy means fewer replacements and a dog that has something good to chew on.
Part of my guide to dog toys for aggressive chewers. See also: chew toys and puzzle toys for aggressive chewers.
Why Durable Chew Toys Matter
A toy that falls apart in minutes is frustrating for you and for your dog. You end up cleaning up pieces, buying a replacement and starting again.
Durable chew toys are made for hard chewing, so one toy can stay in the rotation longer.
What Makes a Chew Toy Durable
Look for a solid shape rather than a thin one, a textured surface that gives your dog something to work on and a design that is easy to clean. A filling option adds interest, so the toy stays exciting.
| Soft plush toy | Durable chew toy | |
|---|---|---|
| How long it lasts | Short with hard chewers | Made for hard chewing |
| Fill with treats | Rarely | Yes, on the Molar, Corn and Crocodile toys |
| Cleaning | Harder to clean | Easy to rinse |
| Replacement | Often | Less often |
Petsun's Durable Chew Toys
The Molar Chew Toy, the Corn Dog Chew Toy and the Crocodile Dog Chew Toy are all made for dogs that chew hard. Each has a texture to chew on and can be filled with kibble, peanut butter or treats.
Choosing a Durable Chew Toy for Your Dog
Start with size: the Molar and Corn toys are listed for small and medium dogs, and the Crocodile is listed for dogs of all sizes. Then think about how your dog chews. Some dogs like to carry a toy, some like to tug and some like to settle in with a filled toy.
For a closer comparison read my guide to comparing the corn, molar and crocodile chew toys, and for more on why every dog benefits from a toy of their own, read my guide to why every dog needs a durable chew toy.
How long will a chew toy last? It depends on your dog. A toy made for hard chewing usually lasts longer than a plush toy. Check it for wear and replace it when it looks worn.
Are chew toys easy to clean? Yes. The chew toys are easy to rinse after use.
Which chew toy should I choose first? Pick by size and by how your dog chews. My comparison guide has sizes and details for each toy.
Spend once on a toy that lasts, and your dog has something good to chew every day. Browse the Dogs Chew Toys collection to find one.
Related chew toy guides
- Dog toys for aggressive chewers
- Why every dog needs a durable chew toy
- Comparing the corn, molar and crocodile chew toys
- Chew toys and puzzle toys for aggressive chewers
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Let customers speak for us
Willow loves eating out of this leaf feeder! The construction is very good quality and feels solid/ not like it’s going to break. She is a picky eater and doesn’t normally eat full meals but will eat full meals out of this! Love the grippy bottom so it doesn’t slip. Nothing to complain about :)
Golden Luca is pretty and it has my name and phone number on the flip side.
I bought it for Bao Bei to help him eat slower, also have a unique feeding bowl
He is busy with it for hours and also I can fetch the toy when we want to spend time together
It made Sabar’s meal time more than double and I enjoy watching him eating from his unique bowl
My paw was eating too fast and this bowl helped me to fix this problem
It can keep my cat's busy for a long time, but it should be under supervised I think. Long time playing with it can make them tired!
Maki playing with her ball. 😀
I'm using this stuff to keep my puppy busy and happy everyday.
It keeps my puppy busy for more than 30 mins every time for a meal. and even after that she plays with it around as long as She get tired!
Fun "beginner level" toy. Works for cats too:)
Durable plastic, feels nice.
it is a bit hard on the walls but the cat just watches it. Does not interact with it. The ball works really well for what it is supposed to do.
If it was a bit softer the cat might enjoy it more.
I gave one to a neighbour who's dog loves it. She has a small dog so the size is just right.
Great bowl and such fun. Amazing the difference in time it now takes for my puppy to finish her meals. Much healthier for her! And she loves to play with it once it’s empty
Got this toy for my girl Archie and she absolutely loves it! It’s super durable, keeps her entertained for hours, and the treat dispenser is a fun bonus. Totally worth it
As soon as this ball comes out he gets very excited. The ball allows him to play by himself with the ball. His favourite toy by far.
