Toys For Big Dogs

Durable toys that can withstand the toughest chewers

Top-Rated Big Dog Toys

Kong Extreme front view
Kong Extreme side view
Kong Extreme with treats

Kong Extreme

Ultra-durable rubber toy for power chewers

Play Time: 30+ minutes

Durability: 6+ months

Breakage: Rarely breaks

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Goughnuts Maxx Ring front view
Goughnuts Maxx Ring side view
Goughnuts Maxx Ring in use

Goughnuts Maxx Ring

Virtually indestructible chew ring for large breeds

Play Time: 20+ minutes

Durability: 12+ months

Breakage: Nearly impossible

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West Paw Zogoflex Tux front view
West Paw Zogoflex Tux side view
West Paw Zogoflex Tux with treats

West Paw Zogoflex Tux

Tough treat-dispensing toy that bounces and floats

Play Time: 15+ minutes

Durability: 3-6 months

Breakage: Small chunks after months

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Jolly Pets Romp-n-Roll front view
Jolly Pets Romp-n-Roll in action
Jolly Pets Romp-n-Roll close-up

Jolly Pets Romp-n-Roll

Combination ball and rope for tugging and fetching

Play Time: 25+ minutes

Durability: 4-8 months

Breakage: Rope wears before ball

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Chuckit! Ultra Squeaker Ball Toys For Big Up
Chuckit! Ultra Squeaker Ball Toys For Big Front
Chuckit! Ultra Squeaker Ball Toys For Big Gina

Planet Dog Orbee-Tuff Diamond Plate

Durable, bouncy ball that's gentle on teeth

Play Time: 20+ minutes

Durability: 5+ months

Breakage: Small nibbles over time

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Benebone Wishbone front view
Benebone Wishbone side view
Benebone Wishbone in use

Benebone Wishbone

Durable nylon chew with real flavor throughout

Play Time: 45+ minutes

Durability: 2-3 months

Breakage: Small pieces as it wears

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The Destroyed Toy Gallery

See what happens when toys meet Gina's powerful jaws. A cautionary tale for toy buyers!

Destroyed plush toy
Plush Toy: Total destruction in under 5 minutes
Destroyed tennis ball
Tennis Ball: Shredded in minutes, not recommended
Destroyed vinyl toy
Vinyl Toy: Broke into dangerous pieces
Destroyed rope toy
Rope Toy: Completely unraveled in one play session
Destroyed frisbee
Plastic Frisbee: Cracked and splintered after first catch

The Toy Graveyard

Every toy in this gallery was claimed to be "durable" or "tough" by manufacturers, but none could withstand Gina's determination. We destroy toys so you don't waste your money!

Common failures we've documented:

  • Seam failures in "reinforced" plush toys
  • Squeakers extracted in record time (current record: 47 seconds)
  • Plastic toys splitting into potentially dangerous shards
  • Rope toys completely unraveled and ingested
  • "Tough" rubber torn into small pieces

These examples demonstrate why we're so passionate about finding truly durable options for power chewers. We've wasted hundreds of dollars so you don't have to!

The Good & Bad Lists

The Good List

These toys have passed our rigorous testing with flying colors:

  • Kong Extreme - The gold standard for durability
  • Goughnuts products - With safety indicator technology
  • West Paw Zogoflex toys - Eco-friendly and recyclable
  • Jolly Pets balls - Nearly indestructible and they float
  • Tuffy's Ultimate series - Multi-layered for toughness
  • Planet Dog Orbee-Tuff - Great combination of durability and bounce
  • Nylabone Power Chew - For dedicated chewers
  • Benebone chews - Real flavor and long-lasting
  • ChuckIt! Ultra balls - Tough and great for fetch
  • Black Kong toys - Specifically designed for power chewers

The Bad List

These toys didn't hold up to our tough testers:

  • Plush toys without reinforcement - Destroyed in minutes
  • Tennis balls - Abrasive on teeth and easily destroyed
  • Cheap rubber toys - Can break into dangerous chunks
  • Most vinyl toys - Often contain harmful chemicals
  • Soft rope toys - Quickly frayed and ingested
  • Lightweight plastic frisbees - Cracked and splintered
  • Toys with non-poured squeakers only - Immediately extracted and swallowed
  • Thin rubber toys - Torn apart in under 5 minutes
  • Stuffed animals - Not designed for power chewers
  • Any toy labeled "for all dogs" - Usually not tough enough

Meet Gina, Our Chief Product Tester

Gina the dog product tester

Professional Destroyer Since 2022

Gina is our 88-pound (40kg) Rhodesian Ridgeback with jaws of steel and a determination to destroy anything put in front of her. Her credentials include:

  • Destroying over 100 toys in her 3-year career
  • Ability to identify weak points in toy construction within minutes
  • Expert in removing squeakers in record time
  • Specialized in dismantling "indestructible" toys
  • Dedicated play tester who never gets bored of the job

When Gina isn't busy testing toys, she enjoys hiking, lounging around, and convincing her humans that she needs more treats. Her favorite toy to date is the Kong Wobbler, which has withstood her powerful jaws for over two years.

Gina's ratings and reviews are the backbone of our recommendations. If a toy survives Gina, it will survive your big dog!