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Anyone with a four-legged friend will know how much they love to play – whether it’s digging in the garden, chasing balls or finding a squeak in a toy they don’t want to let go of.
If you want to treat your dog to a new toy, it can be difficult to know where to start, as there are so many on the market. First, it’s worth considering what activity you want to do with your pet dog. Maybe they like to play fetch, or they prefer tug of war? If they have destructive tendencies at home, perhaps some mental stimulation and search type toys will cheer them up and reduce any negative behavior.
Fortunately, we’ve done the hard work for you, and we’ve come up with a list of the best dog toys, for all breeds, sizes and temperaments. There are cuddly, floating, interactive, crunchy, digging and cuddling toys and everything in between in our round-up, so you’re sure to find something your four-legged friend will love.
How we tested the best dog toys
Three industrious testers – Luna and Huccaby the labradors and Bluebell the springador – put a range of toys through their paces. They were each given one to play with and presented all in a box so they could choose their favorites.
The best dog toys for 2024 are:
- Best dog toy overall – Nylabone power chew shish kebab alternative mess-free chew: £12.42, Amazon.co.uk
- Best budget dog toy – Pup Suds tug toy: £5, Pupsuds.co.uk
- Best dog toy for active dogs – Dr Zigs doggie bubbles, peanut butter scented: £35.94, Amazon.co.uk
- Best treat dispenser – Paws Only dog treat toy: £9.99, Amazon.co.uk
- Best eco-friendly dog toy – Resploot tuffles dog toy: £11.96, Amazon.co.uk
