The best dog toys for your canine companion

The ever-so-popular Classic Kong Dog toy has been a hit with dogs and their owners for years now so it just has to take our top spot for the best dog toy. Not only is it super durable and fun to chew, but you can also pack it with their favourite treats or soft pastes so your dog will spend hours trying to get to their treats.

Customer review: "I love this product and so does Jet!! The material is strong, especially for dogs who don't stop chewing. It takes time for her to eat her treats to stop bloating as she just swallows and doesn't know how to chew 🤣 can fill this with anything but I usually put peanut butter and kibble inside or her wet food with treats and freeze it to last longer. Brilliant for mild separation anxiety to pass time in her crate."

Does your dog love to chew everything? This HETOO Dog Chew Toy is made for aggressive chewers so it should be able to withstand your dog's chomping. It's made of 100 per cent natural rubber so although it's strong and durable, it will feel soft against your dog's gums and help clean their teeth while they're chewing.

Customer review: "I am so surprised that my dog has had this two months now and is in one piece still! Loves it with peanut butter smeared in the teeth! And it squeaks! Which I didn’t realise, but he obviously thinks is brilliant. My dog is a toy destroyer, so def recommend this to anyone with anxious, destructive dogs."

This interactive Outward Hound Treat Maze toy is designed for solo play and is ideal for giving to your pooch when they need a little distraction. This toy is great for providing mental stimulation for your dog and gets them working on their problem-solving skills as they try to figure out how to get the treats out.

Our review by Commercial Content Editor, Natalie Corner: "My cocker spaniel Dash is always entertained by this toy. It does tend to end up at the other side of the room quite quickly as he flips it and shoves it with his paw and snout because he can't quite hold it in his mouth, but he will always succeed in getting those treats! I only tend to pop in three or five small pieces of his food as any more and they fall out before you get to give it to the dog to play with."

Sometimes the more simple toys are the best and if your pooch just can't get enough of ball throwing, we think they'll love these Chuckit! Ultra Balls for your games of fetch. With a thick natural rubber core, these tough dog balls are super durable so they should last you a while and can be used for both playing in the park and swimming in the sea as they bounce and float.

Customer review: "Fantastic balls! Until the end of May this year, we'd had the same two balls since 4 September 2016. During those 9 months they had been thrown, chased, caught, bounced on concrete surfaces, and chewed, yet they were still in 'as new' condition. In March I wrote 'I don't know how the manufacturer makes money because they are truly virtually indestructible'. And two months later I lost one! I threw it into the sea in Cornwall, for Polly to retrieve, and the tide took it away. We still have one of the originals, plus two new ones - ordered the night it was cast out to sea, because my ball maniac could not do without it (we'd left one at home 300 miles away). These balls are more at risk of loss than splitting or being chewed into pieces. Love them."

This TastyBone Chicken Nylon Trio Dog Bone is full of tasty chicken flavours so we're sure your dog won't want to wait to get their teeth around it. It features knobbly bits throughout to give your hound different textures to explore, and as it's made from 100 per cent virgin nylon, it's made to last from all that chewing and gnawing.

Customer review: "I bought this about a year ago for a husky cross pup whose bite is good enough to shred plastic bottles in a few minutes and therefore most chews have a limited lifespan, regardless of how tough they're supposed to be. She wasn't fussed about it for a few weeks and I thought it had been wasted money, but she slowly started to chew on it more and more and now it's the only toy that's managed to last. It's handled dedicated chew sessions and the shape seems to be easy for her to balance between her paws. The ends are being whittled away, but all pieces seem to be absolutely tiny It is solid enough that it could be considered a suitable weapon in a game of Cluedo, so this is definitely one not to throw."

Does your dog have bags of energy that you don't know what to do with? The hard-wearing and durable Boomer Ball is designed for them. It isn't made to be carried around in your dog's mouth but it's great for dogs that love to run and chase. Coming in four different sizes, you can find the perfectly sized ball for your energetic friend.

Customer review: "I heard about this ball from someone recommending it on Facebook. I thought I'd give it a go because our dog destroys toys and softer balls far too quickly! Well... What a great investment! Took her a little while to get the hang of it but now she loves it and chases it around the garden. It really tires her out! I sometimes have to force her away from it so she can take a break because she'll be so out of breath. We've had this for some time now and still hasn't been broken. So glad we got it. Our Dobermann requires a lot of exercise and this definitely lives up to that!!"

What dog doesn't love a stick? This GoodWood Chewable Stick Coffee Tree Wood is better than anything they'll find in the park as they can chew it to their heart's content without the worry of it splintering. This natural chew is great for your hound's dental hygiene, and it's particularly great for overweight dogs or pooches with allergies as it contains no artificial ingredients or additives.

Customer review: "A large stick that any stick loving dog will love. Leaves very little mess and is safe for them to have and keeps those teeth clean to!"

Sometimes, all your doggy wants is a fun game of tuggy with their owner. This Beco Rough and Tough Fernando Flamingo Soft Dog Toy is the ultimate rope tug toy. It's durable and tough, meaning your strong-willed canine will be hanging on for hours until one of you gives in, and it's cute! Even better, it's made from recycled materials so it's kind to the planet, too.

Customer review: "Bought this for our 8-week-old lab mix puppy and it's her absolute favourite toy! We bought the medium one and it's a bit on the big side for her but she has taken great delight in dragging it around the living room. It's stood up to her very determined efforts to rip it limb from limb and the rope/hemp legs are a big hit on those tiny puppy teeth. It's a great tug of war toy for her and we'll definitely be placing a repeat order so she has a spare. It's a well-made high-quality toy, really like that the fur is so short and she's in no danger of pulling it out. Also, it looks amazing, and absolutely love the fact it's made from recycled materials!"