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Indestructible dog toys

CalminHeart — Mon, 13 Jun 2016 11:05:46 GMT

My dog is just 26 pounds but he can destroy what are supposed to be really tough toys in minutes. What toys or brands do you recommend? I've tried many, including Nylabone for powerful chewers, and he can chew them up in minutes. Thanks.

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deb5555 — Mon, 13 Jun 2016 11:18:14 GMT

Kong frisbies, balls, chewy toys, we have had kong toys and they are indestructible!

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KingstonsMom — Mon, 13 Jun 2016 11:21:11 GMT

I have 75 lb. brute and I don't think there's any such thing, LOL!

Those tough nylon toys are hard to tear up, but mine has no interest in them! He wants soft fluffy, noisy toys.

I resigned myself to that fact and buy his toys at TJMaxx, Ross and Big Lots, where at least I'm not paying a lot for them.

Good luck on your mission!

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KingstonsMom — Mon, 13 Jun 2016 11:23:31 GMT

@deb5555

Mine loves his Kong when it's stuffed with peanut butter or treats, but he never 'plays' with it or chews on it other than then.

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Abrowneyegirl — Mon, 13 Jun 2016 11:47:32 GMT

Mega Tuffy Toys

They rate their toys on a 'tuffy scale'

They are pricey but really last!!

My dogs LOVE to shred, de-stuff and tear apart toys-usually within 20 mins of handing it to them, these are the only 'plush' toys that last.

We also use Kongs, but they do not chew or play with Kongs unless they are filled.

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geezerette — Mon, 13 Jun 2016 13:33:18 GMT

I feel your pain! We have an 80lb. pup that goes through all those "indestructible" toys in a minute. She eats through (and literally eats) all sorts of toys and can go through the toughest of chew toys in no time. If she likes it, it's toast.

I also would recommend the various Kong toys. We started out using them filled with tasties to keep her occupied in her crate. Now she'll play with them unfilled. They do show wear and tear, but they're still around. However, they don't hold her interest for a real long time. Anything that will do that gets destroyed.

Good luck! And if you do find anything that holds up, let us know!

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athenian — Mon, 13 Jun 2016 13:36:35 GMT

I've had 2 tough chewers. None of the cloth toys, even rated super tough, lasted more than 2 days. Kongs are tough, and I've had good luck with Nylabones, both the hard ones, and the ones meant to be chewed up. With the latter you have to watch that the pieces aren't choking size; my current dog just spits them out. Also, check out toys that require some work to get the reward. I think tough chewers are often intelligent and a little bored.

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VirgoGirl — Mon, 13 Jun 2016 13:48:02 GMT

Those Tuffy Toys are pretty good. My son's dog had one for about 2 years before he threw it away and replaced it with another one exactly like it. Amazon has a variety and the one shown here is what he has for her.

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CinNC — Mon, 13 Jun 2016 13:50:51 GMT

We have a chewer also. Kong toys work well and also the original Buster Cube - he tries to chew that and can't

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Pook — Mon, 13 Jun 2016 15:00:22 GMT

I have a 40 lb dog who has destroyed more stuffed toys that are supposed to be super tough than many dogs get in a lifetime! The highlight for her is to pull the stuffing out and deactivate the squeakers. She will chew nylabones but doesn't care for kong toys. She goes through a bully stick in minutes even the thick ones. We also bet on how long it will take her to destroy toys ... BUT... I don't mind as it's much preferrable to her chewing shoes, socks and expensive bras which she used to do when she ran out of toys. I now keep plenty new ones on hand!!

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Fressa — Mon, 13 Jun 2016 15:14:04 GMT

I always have German Shepherds and they can chew thru or crush a toy in no time. The two newest dogs we have just love to play fetch. I found the KONG toys (made in USA) in black (aggressive chewers) stand up to them. They come in different sizes depending on your dogs mouth size.

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geezerette — Mon, 13 Jun 2016 20:35:27 GMT

@Pook wrote:
I have a 40 lb dog who has destroyed more stuffed toys that are supposed to be super tough than many dogs get in a lifetime! The highlight for her is to pull the stuffing out and deactivate the squeakers. She will chew nylabones but doesn't care for kong toys. She goes through a bully stick in minutes even the thick ones. We also bet on how long it will take her to destroy toys ... BUT... I don't mind as it's much preferrable to her chewing shoes, socks and expensive bras which she used to do when she ran out of toys. I now keep plenty new ones on hand!!

I agree. Even chewed-up toys are preferable to chewed up clothes!

Even though ours eats up stuffed toys quickly, I keep a couple around for her to play with under my supervision. It keeps her occupied on a rainy day and it's just a nice treat for her. She gets so happy when she gets a soft toy! I try to find ones that are pretty durable when they're on sale. I don't leave them out for her with her regular toys. I let her play with them for a few hours, or until they're beaten up too much, then I put them away for another time. She enjoys them so much more that way than the toys that are available all the time.

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Jtdmum — Mon, 13 Jun 2016 22:56:10 GMT

I have a pitty who rips things into shreds. At christmas my cousin gave him a flying pink pig (stuffed) and my first thought was that it was sweet of her to think of him, then thought i wish she hadn't (she was having tough financial times) and this little pig would be in pieces in minutes. Well, well, well...little mister pink piggy poo poo is still going strong! Flying around and getting a bit filthy, but not even a tear! The tag says "go dog" with chew guard technology made by quaker pet group llc. If I ever see another in stores i'll certainly buy more! It is the cutest little pig with wings.

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rrpell — Wed, 15 Jun 2016 00:57:52 GMT

One of my poodles enjoys destroying her toys. However, the American Classic stuffed animals last quite some time. She will not rip them apart the same way she does with other brands. She is still playing with a few she received as Christmas presents. She also loves the orange and blue Chuck-it balls and holds them in her mouth, like a pacifier.

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deb5555 — Thu, 16 Jun 2016 12:33:43 GMT

These are aldis store special this week for $8.99 and have lasted over 24 hours so they are pretty strong and our lab loves them

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Wahoogaz — Sat, 18 Jun 2016 16:14:34 GMT

I've got a 130 lb mastiff and three 15 - 26 lb terriers ...the small dogs are much tougher on toys than the mastiff. The so-called indestructible Zogoflex toys from westpawdesign.com have lasted the longest so far. I also recently purchased some antler-shaped chew toys from Petco that are part deer antler and part some other material (I forget what it is). They're made in USA, so I figured I'd give them a try ... two weeks and they're still holding up.

I can't buy soft toys ... either the small dogs rip them up in 2-3 minutes or the mastiff eats them ... so they're no longer allowed in the house.

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SeaMaiden — Sat, 18 Jun 2016 16:23:12 GMT

I Give Lola the paper tubes from paper towels That I save. She loves them and the good part is she can chew them up. If I give her 4 or 5 at a time, she has a party!

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CatLoverDogsToo — Sat, 18 Jun 2016 23:34:21 GMT

I have a rescue Wolfhound and she is a power chewer. She managed to destroy kongs in 30 minutes. I did find a bone that she hasn't been able to destroy and we have had it for 2 years now. It is a Bionic chew toy and is orange in color and does come in different sizes. I bought mine at Petco, but haven't seen it there lately. I think Amazon carries them. We paid $25 for it. The other thing she can't destroy is a round treat ball. She has to work to figure out how to get the treats out of it, and it has different levels of difficulties you choose as doggie learns how to do it, so she doesn't get "bored".

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silkyk — Wed, 22 Jun 2016 14:51:59 GMT

The ones our pups chew on (and last) the longest we get at the local feed store. Big rawhide circles...they look like this:

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RainyDayGal — Wed, 22 Jun 2016 20:08:58 GMT

Our local pet store has the best toys. Our dogs can't chew threw Zogoflex. They love the bone and the ball. Also Cycle Dog - the hippo and the turtle I've had for over 2 years!