{"id":13111,"date":"2025-07-06T11:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-07-06T10:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/?p=13111"},"modified":"2025-09-11T11:12:46","modified_gmt":"2025-09-11T10:12:46","slug":"best-dog-toys","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/best-dog-toys\/","title":{"rendered":"Pippa\u2019s Top Ten Best Dog Toys For 2025 – Tested And Tough!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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My dogs have gotten through a lot of toys over the years, but there are some awesome,  stand out dog toys that have really stood the test of time, and these are a permanent feature in our home<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I review this top ten list each year, because we like to test new toys as they come out.  Here they are, in reverse order of my personal preference<\/p>\n\n\n\n

#10 Tug Of War Donkey<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

New in at no. 10 this year. This is a soft toy but sturdily made, and has strong tug rope securely attached at each end. <\/p>\n\n\n

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There is some stuffing inside and some crinkly material that makes a satisfying noise when the dog bites down on it. The toy also has a squeaker. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

All new toys start at the bottom of the list (if they make it onto the list at all).  And I suspect this tug of war donkey<\/a>(paid link)<\/span> may not make it right to the top, simply because toys of this type are not indestructible, no matter how well made they are.  <\/p>\n\n\n

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I bought this toy for Bonnie because, let\u2019s be honest, it\u2019s cute!  And it has a lot of great reviews. I ordered the smaller one by mistake, but she still likes it.  And its a decent size for tugging.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The nature of fabric toys means some dogs cannot be left alone with them. If your dog is a seasoned destroyer of teddies then this is a toy to bring out for tug games, and put away for next time when the game is over. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

#9 Benebone Wishbone<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The benebone wishbone<\/a>(paid link)<\/span> is another new entry to my chart. And is the first flavored toy I\u2019ve tested in a while. <\/p>\n\n\n

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I\u2019ve bought flavored dog chew toys before and found them disappointing, in that the dogs lost interest in them quite quickly.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Benebone range<\/a>(paid link)<\/span> have a lot of great reviews, so I was hopeful that this one would hold my dog\u2019s interest. And the results so far have been good<\/p>\n\n\n\n

#8 Kong Jumbler Football<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This is a love it or leave it kind of toy.  I find some of my dogs can\u2019t get enough of the kong jumbler<\/a>(paid link)<\/span>, while for others, its a bit \u2018meh\u2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I\u2019ve included it because its also a great interactive toy, good for playing fetch, easy to pick up with the indented handles in it. And because my current Labs adore it. <\/p>\n\n\n

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Bonnie is holding the medium sized Kong Jumbler football<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

I\u2019d say it\u2019s not totally indestructible, it might not stand up to a power chewer,  and I do replace our jumblers occasionally. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is the medium size, which is perfect for puppies, and for my terrier. I ordered it by mistake, I was intending to order the full size version to replace our aging large jumbler which lasted about four years. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

#7 Tree Root Chew<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Some dogs have a strong need to chew on wood. Rubber toys of all kinds don\u2019t relieve that urge, and for them, only wood will do.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wildfang chew roots<\/a>(paid link)<\/span> are made from heather wood. And while they are not completely indestructible, they are pretty tough and will last some dogs for several weeks. <\/p>\n\n\n

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Dogs of all ages enjoy tree root chews but they are especially useful for young dogs under two, and may go a long way to saving your baseboards and table legs from damage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can read more about the types of toys that puppies need in my Big Guide To Puppy Toys<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tree root chews are no. 8 because they are quite expensive and need replacing at regular intervals. But if your dog is a seasoned wood chewer, it may work out more cost effective than repairing your baseboards or replacing your table legs!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

#6 Kong Wobbler<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Kong Wobbler is actually a food dispenser. And you can watch my chocolate Lab Rachael playing with hers in the video below. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is also a toy that needs supervision. It\u2019s sturdy, and self-righting, but not unbreakable, and for some dogs, it is very exciting indeed. So you may need to limit play time.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It holds quite a lot of food and the food comes out fairly quickly as the dog pushes the wobbler about so remember to deduct the contents from your dog\u2019s next meal or you may find their waistline expanding rapidly<\/p>\n\n\n\n

#5 Kong Knots Bear<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This is the best dog teddy bear<\/a>(paid link)<\/span> I have tested so far. And no, it isn\u2019t completely indestructible. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

These teddies will cope well with being carried about, shaken, dropped in the garden, and put through the washing machine, but like all fabric toys, they won\u2019t withstand the teeth of a dog that\u2019s determined to dismantle them<\/p>\n\n\n

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So if your dog plays a bit roughly with their toys, throwing them in the air and that kind of thing, then this bear may cope. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

But, the Kong knots teddy<\/a>(paid link)<\/span> isn\u2019t a chew toy, and won\u2019t last long if its given to a dog that just wants to gnaw on it. Also, soft toys are more likely to be destroyed if given brand new, to an older dog. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

My best tips for long lasting use from soft dog toys are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n