On Dog Toys

Saying that Teddybux is a chewer is a bit of an understatement. When he was a puppy his chewing was a bit destructive leaving us remnants of a shoe and the arm of our couch to prove it.  Lucky for us he quickly outgrew that destructive chewing and now focuses solely on his toys. It took quite a bit of trial and error to find toys that could not only survive play time but also provide enough entertainment to keep Teddybux coming back for more.

While it's great to watch Teddybux rip to shred any fabric toy he comes in contact with, we tend to shy away from them. It takes him less then half an hour to rip to the stuffing and has to be watched too closely to be sure he doesn't choke on anything. Likewise squeaky toys are out except for outdoor trips to the park. They don't hold up well to aggressive chewing and are, lets face it, also quite annoying.

We have spent the past year building up a collection of toys that have been deemed indestructible. Many of them have not passed the test but there have been a few that have held up over time. The trick however is finding a toy that won't fall apart but will also keep Teddybux's attention. Considering this criteria there are a few clear winners:

In first place we have Petstages Orka Tire
Teddybux loves all his orka dog toys but this one stands up as the best because it can be used for both fetch and chewing and has survived months of heavy use with no sign of letting up.

In second place we have the large Planet Dog Orbee Tuff bone.
This one also doubles as a fetch toy but is mostly the favorite for chewing.

In third place is any rope toy. Depending on frequency of chews Teddybux's rope toys can last anywhere from a couple weeks to a couple of months. Our favorite ropes can be found for 99 cents at target and help keep our pup and our wallets happy.

Now Teddybux and I are off to do some more toy testing. Happy playing!!!