Best Dog Toy For Heavy Chewers (Jan 2023 Update)

I bought the small toppls and my two cavaliers love them. I've used it at dinner time with soft foods and some chopped up pieces of prime100 and it kept them busy for a good 7-ish minutes (which is much longer than the few seconds it usually takes them to practically inhale their food). I love that it can be used with kibble as well as a treat dispenser (although you need to buy two different sized ones to do this). Overall very impressed, but I would recommend waiting until they're on sale to buy.smp

These are amazing. We're in the process of diagnosing some GI issues with our 8 month puppy, and she's on a very limited diet and can't have any treats, chews or bones. It's a terrible age to not be able to give anything but prescription food. She can't be trusted with soft toys or rope toys, and has no interest in kongs or other rubber things. These are perfect for keeping her busy. We pack her kibble and some wet food in them and freeze them. They take her a good 30 minutes or more to finish, and she has yet to damage one. Plus, they're super easy to clean. I just throw them in the dishwasher!Michelle

This is awesome for feeding frozen raw! My lab just loves to work at getting her frozen dinner out and it takes her ages to eat. (In a normal bowl, it would be hoovered up within seconds). Easily takes up to 130g raw.pages_unread

Amazing quality! If you have big doggies like my girl (Labrador) this toy is for you. It’s durable, it won’t get easy destroyed and the best, it doesn’t have the annoying squeaky thing inside, so she can play quietly.iHerb Customer

It does the job. It doesn’t always do the best at clumping, so sometimes it means I leave behind unclean litter while scooping. But when it works, it lets me scoop the dirty litter and leave behind the clean. It’s so helpful for not wasting litter.evelyn.k

I have 2 female felines and only 1 littler box . I do scoop every day . With some other brands I still can smell a very unpleasant Oder and I can’t stand it !!! I hate constantly having to change thier litter box completely..teresa.c

This ring was the best investment! My pup goes through most chew toys in minutes as she LOVES to chew. This ring lasted a little over 7 months before she got to the red “safety” layer. I sent it in for the guarantee (paid shipping both ways, around $15) and got a brand new one! My pup has been chomping the new one for almost 2 months and it’s going strong. HIGHLY recommend for pups that love to chew! I want to mention that it is fairly large and heavy (my pup loves to swing it around and it has a somewhat frightening loud drop – but you get used to it). It also smells rubbery (because it’s a really high quality rubber) and now my pup thinks things like erasers are her toys. But with those things in mind this is one of my pup’s favorite toys and I will now forever have a goughnuts (maxx 50) ring for her to chew!lizzie.p

I liked that this chew toy was durable and had some weight to it, but my dog doesn’t play with the toy at all. I believe this is the toy he could not “destroy” and didn’t want anything to do with it. It did have a rubbery smell, so he might have been turned off by that, but it was a waste of money for me. I would recommend this chew stick to anyone with larger dogs that have a big bite, because I’m sure it definitely let’s them enjoy themselves more.katrina.s

This is an amazing product, tough, good size & well made. Mabel my dog took to it right away….and then…..when it wouldn't break up or fall apart – she wasn't that impressed. HOWEVER – as her other toys are getting ruined & chucked, there is less choice for her & she is having another "go" at the GoughNut. So not overly satisfying for her at this early stage – but VERY satisfying as an owner. I can see that in no time – this will be her only chewing toy remaining & it will last. Currently I use it as fetch play with her & she very happy – and it will become part of her routine in a short while I think. GREAT VALUEErica

Got this has Christmas gift for a pit bull. She has chewed on this at least 4 hours a day since then. Hasn't put a mark on it. And when she stops my other dog chews on itErick

We have all three colors of large jive balls for our very destructive goldendoodle chewers! The jive ball is a win win at our house! Every other toy does not last a day. WESTPAW has stellar customer service and I tell everyone I know about this company. I highly recommend the jive ball. IF they had more toys as strong as that ball I would buy them all. I look forward to seeing new future products. THANK YOU AGAIN WESTPAW! Finally my boys have something to play with!Barb G.

From the moment Belle’s jive ball got here it’s been her go-to ball. Belle, who is a registered wrecking ball, destroys or eviscerates every toy (if you consider my Furnature a toy) we’ve introduced to her. Not the jive. Our trainer, Marty Strausbaugh of Pawsitive Training, suggested your company and specifically the jive ball. And boy I’m glad he did. I confess I use it in the house when the weather is inclement. I bowl in across the living room thru the dining area into the kitchen over and over and over again. I wish I had a video to show but I can’t bowl and photo at the same time. I’m including a picture of Belle, the Vizsla wrecking ball, just so you know what she looks like. Our other dog, Rhett Butler, is content with tennis balls for dogs, but Belle takes the toupees off of them and eats the rubber. God bless you and your company for serving the needs of wrecking ball dogs and their wrecked parents. Donna~forgiven child of GodDonnaDee D.

I have an American Staffordshire Terrier and an American Pitbull Terrier. As other owners of these breeds can likely attest they can pretty much destroy anything short of steel and concrete. I purchased all sorts of toys for my pups and nothing lasted more than ten minutes before having to take it away and through it in the trash due to being torn to pieces or in the process of. I bought toys from Kong, Supper Chewer, Bully Make and others. Every toy except for the standard Kong Cone and a rubber soda can made it. My wife found West Paw and I gave them a shot. These toys are fantastic! They have lasted for months! They are so good that I can actually let them play with these unattended. Take my word for it, if you have a doggo that can chew through anything then these are the toys you need. Now, if West Paw would just make a crate pad out of this material and I would be in paradise.Kerry R.

I love all the nylabone products and hate, I know it's kind of a harsh word but it's the only one that fits my feeling, rawhide anythings. I had a husky/lab mix several years ago. She was about 10 years old at the time. She was chewing on a large rawhide bone in my mom's room and I was next door in my room. Suddenly, frantically my mom yelled for me to come into her room. I ran in and saw my dog choking. With no thought to the fact that she could have bitten my arm off I immediately opened her mouth and pulled out the rawhide bone she was chewing on (one side got soft so she must have thought she could swallow it without thinking about the rest that wasn't soft which I grabbed on to), pulled it out and threw it right in the garbage. That was about 10 years ago. I basically saved her life that night. I dread the thought of what might have happened if I weren't home that night. She lived another 5 years (until age 15) after that incident which the vet said was phenomenal for as large a dog as she was. Then I found the nylabone products and these are the only items that I feel safe leaving down for my dog or any of my foster dogs when I go to work. I have a variety of shapes and sizes. I even recommend these products to everyone I meet who are considering rawhide. Yes they are more expensive than rawhide but not having to worry about my dog(s) choking to death while I am at work are much more important to me.Dolores1

My fault as I did not realize the product was such a hard plastic feel. My GSD didn't like it at first but eventually chewed a bit on the nylabone stick but it made hard sharp teeth marks and she started coughing from the little pieces coming off. Maybe fine if this product is just used to throw and retrieve but I would not recommend it as a chew toy.Simone

Been through dozens of dog chew bones over the years for my big dogs, and this is the ONLY one that holds up. My German Shepherd and Rottweiler LOVE them. The bones bounce, float and stand up to intense chewing. I will never buy another brand again!Kathy

I misjudged the size of the toy, so the fault is my own and unfortunately a little too big for my small/medium dogs and (at the moment) rubber toys are not their go to. Will try again in the future or maybe find another pup that will appreciate the awesomeness of the toy. The toy is really nice, however. Chew-able and yet rather sturdy.Kristina M.

Sad to say, this bone (which felt good to my human hands) did not last long in my dog's mouth. When I saw her tearing off bits of it, chewing and swallowing them, I had to take it away. I bought two… maybe I can find someone with a less enthusastic chewer to give the second one to.Anne K.

Our lab is a destructive chewer and had already gnawed right through several toys when Chopper & Otis was recommended to us. The Big Dawg Dumbbell (extra large size) was the first toy we bought, and he was an immediate fan. It is quite heavy, but the rubber bounces multiple times, even when tossed gently. He enjoys playing fetch and tug of war with it in addition to gnawing and pawing at it. It is easy to clean and its surface is appealingly smooth. Definitely recommend for power chewers.Simon

I 10/10 recommend this toy! My 70lb 11 month old pitbull tears through EVERYTHING in minutes. He has NOT been able to make a dent in this toy. I’ve spent hundreds on toys for him and it’s been about two weeks now and I finally found a toy he hasn’t destroyed within minutes.Junie B J

My puppy Baloo lives that new dumbbell toy, it’s bouncy and he can also chew on it without destroying it. It keeps him entertainedAmira E.

It was definitely strong for his teething teeth BUT there was no real flavor to keep him chewing. He lost interest in minutes.Susan

Our beagle/cattledog pup loves this ring. He enjoys carrying, tossing and chewing it. Pretty sure he likes it because he can hold onto it with his paws and chew at the same time. It was a hit with our previous huskies and we will continue to buy them since they have lasted for months before needing replacement.Redsibemom

All dogs are different and hence their toy preferences vary. This toy is a favorite with the males. They play tug with it, chew it, cart it around like a prized possession that only they can handle, etc. It is a coveted possession. It is such a wonderful toy in my household, it has been birthday presents for other dogs elsewhere. And they, too, love it. It seems to appeal to males more than females, based on my experience. And none of the dogs weigh more than 70 pounds. It stands up well.Collie M.

Not a fan! This appears to be plastic. Unfortunately, i did not read the other reviews about concerns of broken teeth until I had opened the package. If i hadn't opened it already it would go back. Don't need to deal with broken teeth in a 10 month old puppy.AnnieM65

I am surprised by the negative ratings. I rarely rate an item and felt so positive about this dog toy, I went out of the way to rate it. My 110 chocolate lab has destroyed every toy we have ever bought him. Nothing was indestructible…until we bought him the tire dog toy. He has had it for over a month and chews on it all the time. I finally found a toy he cannot destroy!Eli3leg

My dog loves these tires – they are his favorite. He works hard at chewing them – softening them up. I let him work the tire until he pokes holes in the rubber and starts to tear it into pieces. Takes about 3-4 weeks.Michael

My Dog Vinny was so happy to get his new Frisky Frolic toy from Hartz. He loves all of his squeaky toys and this is no exception. He has been carrying it around with him all day. Not only is this a super squeaky toy but we can use it to play fetch with him. This cute monster is colorful and bright which makes it easy to find in my back yard in case Vinny loses track of it. Frisky Frolic even bounces when he hits the ground, so Vinny can catch him in the air. He is the perfect size for my 82 pound Labrador Retriever to carry around in his mouth. The soft rubber makes it easy for Vinny to squeak him over and over. He is my dog's new favorite toy!Christy421

My dog has had many of the Hartz Frisky Frolic yellow ice cream cone toys. I keep one at my house and one at my parents house at all times. I have replaced them when they get too dirty to wash. I cannot find that version anywhere. I purchase the "new" version, but my dog doesn't like it because he wants to be able to pick up the toy comfortably in his mouth. The ice cream cone had a long cone where he would carry it in his mouth. He is not able to keep the "new" version in his mouth and spits it out. Can you please let me know where I can buy some more of the older versions (ice cream cone)?? Thank you!karen17

I thought this was a cute toy. It’s soft, textured and squeaky. It’s made of a thinner latex so it holds up pretty good to my 20 pound MinPin. However she is not that big of a chewer. I think if your dog chews a lot this may not be the toy for them because it may not hold up. I also like how this little toy bounces when thrown; great for a game of fetch. Overall, my dog likes it and I would recommend this for a “light chewer”.Acira27

My pit-boxer mix LOVES her Petstages antler – she actually gnawed the first one down to only two or three inches in about six months. She's on her second one now. I was a little skeptical at first on whether or not she would like it, but it is probably her favorite toy. We love that it cleans her teeth and that it takes her so long to destroy – most toys take her a few hours before they are destroyed (she's a focused chewer). We also love that the antler won't splinter, which makes it safer for her to chew on. When her daddy comes come from being gone all day she can take her excitement out on her antler instead of going bonkers, which is win-win. We purchased this toy at Target and will be buying a third one when the second one is gone. Definitely recommend this toy.april.m

We have bought two of these since we got out German Shepherd as a puppy. We still have the first and nothing is wrong with it it was just too small now. Our dog can literally destroy a toy in less than 5 min. Even toys that claim they are indestructible or their squeakers will keep squeaking even if punctured. This is the first toy that she hasn't destroyed in a day. The second one we've had for about a month now and besides some marks from her teeth, it's in great condition.Xenas Mommy

I bought these on a whim for my puppy to see if it would help with her desire to chew. Well as soon as I pulled them out, the fight started. So I had to go back to the store and purchase two more for the other two dogs. They love these bones, and will chew on them for ever. I have now purchased 10 more since the first one. Awesome product. highly recommended.acajungrl

This is NOT a puzzle toy. The treat compartment is wide open, anything you put in there falls right out. Even frozen concoctions. You may as well just use an ice cube tray. I contacted West Paw for suggestions of what might work, and they recommended all their other models. I don't think so…Marty W.

Great, durable toy for enrichment eating. Just fill with food or yogurt and freeze. Mine have been used daily for a couple years and still look like new, and they’re dishwasher safe too.Lizzy

This toy was a hit knowing it was made USA, that information was #1…. Our black Lab is a toy chewer til they are destroyed, she loved this toy and was chewing and chewing from different angle and kept at it for a long time, then laid next to it and slept, happily. I think you could she her smiling.susan s.

I've been buying Nylabones for every single one of my dogs for over a decade now, because they are the only toys that last longer than a week! I have an AmStaff, a Pittie, a Chihuahua, and a Chi-Pin and all 4 of them have the same veracious chewing habits. My small dogs strangely prefer all of the larger Nylabone models meant for bigger dogs over the teeny tiny ones meant for them, lol..don't ask me why, but they do! With daily usage from all 4 of my dogs, they tend to last anywhere from 9-12 months, until the big dogs whittle them down to what I call "shanks" (they tend to get a bit pointy/jagged on whatever end has been chewed on more)..and then once they become too small & unsafe for the big dogs, I just remove them and give them to the little dogs in another part of the house [away from the big dogs], and they continue enjoying these "nubs" for another 9-24 months. That being said, these "nubs" don't get chewed on daily by the small dogs since they prefer the largest/most intact Nylabones in the house lol. I've tried soooo many other brands of toys from multiple pet stores/other big box retail chains over the years, but these are the only consistent and affordable chew toys I've been able to find over the years..not to mention, all of my dogs LOVE them! The only other toy my dogs have not managed to destroy is their original Kongs, but literally, everything else typically gets destroyed within just a few short minutes-just a few days. For those worried about the dogs chewing off little pieces, that's kind of the point of these bones….why do you think most of them are flavored, lol..?? It's made of nontoxic ingredients that are safe and easily digestible, so I wouldn't worry about that. In my 14+ year tenure of owning dogs (esp. ones that are hardcore chewers w/ super strong jaws), NEVER have any of my dogs, no matter their size/breed, ever had any issues w/ digesting these bones..so fear not, fellow canine lovers! 🙂 Highly recommend ANY of the DuraChew Nylabones, esp. for dogs who are super orally fixated/hardcore chewers!!tboytrey

My boy loves this chew toy! I love this chew toy! They last a really long time, (at least for him) and they hold up really well to all of his shenanigans with it. In the 13 years I've had my dog I've only had to buy 3 of these, and one was bought only because he dropped it into a river while on a boat. It goes everywhere with him. Doesn't shred badly and he seems to enjoy the taste for the duration of it's life.dawn.m

I have tried all sorts of Kongs, smaller nylabones, soccer and rubber balls that my two dogs can't even get their mouths around, and they still find a way to destroy their toys. Anyone who has a power chewer knows that some dogs will chew with the front teeth to find a spot to tear open. Though this particular nylabone is large and expensive, it has held up to both my dogs' chewing for three months now. So far, they haven't chewed either end down, though it can get rough on the edges. No toy is permanent, but if you are looking for a toy that will last, this is one. I've seen reviews where people could not get their dogs to bother with this toy and thus rated them low because they spent the money on them. All I can say is that is not the manufacturer's fault. Some dogs just do not like certain chew toys. These nylabones are blocky and heavy and probably not meant for a small dog or one who doesn't like the weight to carry around. The product description states that it has a chicken flavor. One thing I will point out is that if it does, it does not have an odor that I can smell, unlike many other toys that have flavors infused in them. I'm sure that's a tactic to appeal to the dog more but for mine it doesn't make a difference. I'm just glad I can't smell it.' Overall, I'm pretty satisfied with these Nylabones and will buy them in the future if the ones I have ever break down.Jess01

This toy that we call our DNA toy has been a favorite through several dogs. It finally gave out and I was so relieved to find it at Petmate. For reasons I cannot explain, my two powerful chewers don’t try to destroy the DNA. They carry it around and bring it to us so that will pull on one end.Karen B

My 2yr old rescue dog loves his CUZ person? He needs a new one after chewing on his old one that is over 10years old. Still good but squeaker coming apart. I guess we have the large one. At the time of purchase they only had one size. My dog now LOVES this toy & we throw this like a ball in the yard. YES, they are very well made & take abuse. He loves the squeak it has….Tom

Cuz toys are the most popular with my dogs, they are bright to find,the speaker never lasts but don't let that deter you. Always better choose than hairy balls that grind your dogs teeth down. Easy to clean. Highly recommend you use this as a high drive toy (small sessions and at park, don't leave in toy basket or in yard). If your dog is a chewer it's not a chew toy it's a retrieval toy so watch they don't chomp the head or feet off…but still a great and popular toy, you just have to be diligent on how you use it. Well worth the price and purchase.Ustadd S.

These are a great chew toy for aggressive chewing dogs!..i have 4 BlueHeeler's and these are By Far the toughest chew toy on the market that i have found so far! My dogs typically destroy a toy within minutes!..Not these they stand the test i can personally say if your dog will chew on anything these should be on your list! had them approximately 2weeks and they have just started to get chew marks!Jb

We have two German shepherd/collie mixes who will chew through any toy in minutes. We've had these bones for a month and they love them but haven't destroyed them! Only thing is while they love the stick and the bone shaped toys, they don't go after the odd shaped roller one much because they can't hold it as easily. Still worth the price 100% either way.Chels

I train golden retrievers that come from rescues so they can go onto their forever home. A lot of the dogs have no experience with toys or chew toys. I have bought so many different items to introduce them to play and relaxation time. Sometimes it takes weeks to get them out of their shell to start acting like a normal dog. I was thrilled when I discovered your products. First time I laid a Lumabone The Stick in front of one of my fosters that hadn’t shown a lot of interest in other chew toys was amazing. She picked the stick up and started chewing on it. She loved it! Every time she got up another golden would steal it. Thank goodness they are nonaggressive dogs so had no dog fights. I tried to buy more but store had sold me the last one. Lol Thanks for a great chew toy.Alice Wainright

never thought i would ever review a dog toy but here I am. : ) In short this is the best toy I have ever had and I have had dog(s) my entire life. How good you ask? Well it gets placed on top of the refrigerator every night or the dog will wake up to play a solo game of fetch. A 3 a.m. we wake to the sound of squeaks and growling. (He growls when joyful ) I have had the dog 8 weeks, the toy 3. I am going this week to buy 3 more. Life has been hard for this 4 year old pound puppy and I don't want him to have to live with the nightmare of having to live without this wonderful squeaky toy. He loves it with all of his heart.brebinohio

Kozmo Kornelius King of the Woods of Rainier Loves to carry his bone around all day chewing and squeaking, never letting it out of his sight. This is so durable, he usually destroys similar toys with ease. He has tiny teeth, and a tiny jaw that is so powerful for a little doggy. He carries the bone and ball to his food and water dishes, only setting it down long enough to eat and drink. He talks to it, please don't leave me while he is eating or drinking. He carries it and his Dura play ball to bed with him, and always has them in his sight.Kozmo Kornelious

Often when I’m ordering a grocery delivery, I’ll peek at the dog toys just before finalizing my order. I have a 7 month old puppy, and while he certainly has enough toys, I’ll often grab something inexpensive to add to his pile and keep him entertained. I wasn’t 100% sure about this toy, since he’s never had a rubber chew toy, just plush ones, but such a low price, I figured we could try it out. And he LOVES it. See, he’s only 8 pounds and unlikely to get much bigger, and while he’s got some formidable little teeth, he’s jaw strength is relative to his size — not much at all. This rubber toy is filled with a super soft foam and a squeaker, and it was soft enough that my little guy could squeak it on his own — which is a big win when we can find a toy that works so well for him. The foam filling also gives it just a little weight, enough that he likes thrashing it around and showing off. And then there’s the shape… it’s great for unpredictable bouncing, so good in fact that my pup decided we needed to play fetch with it — and I hadn’t even taught him to fetch! He just loves the way it bounces all over the place when I toss it on the floor, so he grabs it, squeaks it, and hops back up on the couch to give it to me, so I can throw it down for him to chase and catch again. Such a simple toy, but it’s great quality and lots of fun.JDTX

My doberman has destroyed many toys apart until he can get the squeaker out. This toy allows him not to be able to get to the squeaker and he has tons of fun with it.David

i bought these toys because the reviews said that dogs could not tear them up. my dog had the first one tore up in 3 minutes. then the other one in aboit the same time. i was very diappointed.Charlotte