What makes a good toy for small dogs? Well, it should be easily grabbable, chewable and long-lasting. It should be size-appropriate, and it should squeak very, very loudly!
10 Best Small Dog Toys
Charming Pet Balloon Squeaky Plush Dog Toy
Buy at Chewy for $4.99.
ChuckIt! Mini Ball Launcher
Omega Paw Tricky Treat Ball
The Omega Paw Tricky Treat Ball falls under the category of treat-dispensing enrichment toys that keep dogs—of all sizes—entertained even when bored. This bright orange ball is challenging and interactive. With its small size and soft texture, it’s easy for small paws to grip. Just fill the ball with your dog’s favorite treats, and and your pets will self-soothe themselves as the treat dispenses.
Buy at Chewy for $8.63.
Kong Plush Duck Dog Toy
Does your pet live for plushes? The Kong Plush Duck Dog Toy is a best-seller at Chewy, with 1,700-plus reviews. It also features a fully replaceable squeaker (you know, if your little one’s teeth tear it to shreds) and minimal stuffing, too, so as to leave less of a mess. This duck toy is also longer than it is wide, which makes it ideal for the crashing and thrashing around that small dogs love to do with their prey—uh, toys.
Buy at Chewy for $1.92.
Petstages Small Crunchcore Bone Dog Toy
With a crunchy layer and a durable inner core, the Petstages Small Crunchcore Bone Dog Toy is great for pocket-size pooches who love to chew. Unlike other treat dispensing enrichment toys that may err on the flimsier side, this one is heavy-duty and super long-lasting. One Petco.com reviewer added, “My small terrier mix loves the chew and the crunch noise it makes! He is not the strongest chewer so I think it’s going to last a while.”
Buy at Petco for $7.99.
ZippyPaws Zippy Burrow Monkey ’n Banana Interactive Dog Toy
ZippyPaws is one of the best dog toy brands out there, and they make a mean Zippy Burrow Monkey ’n Banana. Part plush toy and part interactive puzzle, it’s the easiest—and, frankly, the cutest—way to play hide-and-seek with your pet. Plus, it keeps them busy (and stimulated!) for hours! One reviewer, who gave the toy a five-star review, wrote, “My 4 pound toy chihuahua is obsessed with this toy! I ordered the smallest size and it’s the perfect size for her, she can retrieve the pandas from inside and even carry around the panda house!”
Goughnuts Tug Dog Pull Toy
Bark Prudence and Imprudence the Bananas Dog Toy
This duo of sassy bananas makes for one of the cutest toys of all time. And trust us, your pooch will think so, too. With a hilarious banana split personality, the Bark Prudence and Imprudence the Bananas Dog Toy comes with a crazy-loud squeaker and, of course, Crazy Crinkle material that drives pups nuts. Target.com reviewers love it, too. The toy has a 4.4-star rating, and one reviewer wrote, “Our puppy loves these. He’s just now learning to get a little treat out if I place it down in the peel under the banana. Loves the crinkle too!”
Buy at Target for $7.99.
Kong Wubba Classic Dog Toy
We all know small dogs love to engage in a bit of toss and tug, and the Kong Wubba Classic Dog Toy is the perfect toy for it. With a squeaky, bouncy tennis ball top and long fabric tails on bottom that help it fly, this Wubba toy—available in blue, red or purple—is a fan-favorite among small breeds. One Chewy.com reviewer even wrote, “This is an excellent toy. Well constructed and durable. My small dog absolutely loves this thing. My only complaint is that it is now fraying (after several months of hard play), but this is a minor inconvenience that we solved by [trimming] the strings with scissors. Definitely will buy another one when this one is completely worn out.”
Buy at Chewy for $6.99.
Outward Hound Hide a Squirrel Plush Dog Toy Puzzle
Hide and squeak! That’s exactly why little dogs with a big prey drive are obsessed with the Outward Hound Hide a Squirrel Plush Dog Toy Puzzle. Stuff any of the six—or all of the six—tiny, squeaky squirrels inside of the tree trunk and watch as your dog plays with this interactive toy for hours. It ramps up their natural hunting instincts and as each squirrel gives a high-pitch squeak, it only encourages pups more.
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