Bringing a new toy home for your canine companion should be an exciting moment, filled with the promise of happy playtime. However, for many dog owners, this excitement is often short-lived, replaced by the familiar sigh of despair as they witness the toy’s swift demise. We understand this frustration all too well. As devoted dog owners and caretakers of an extended family at the Benafim Dog Shelter, we’ve put countless toys to the test. While the term “indestructible” might seem like a bold claim, we’ve put five popular toys to the ultimate trial with our pack, including Nero, Max, Maya, Black Nero, Jean, and Pebbles. Their feedback, though perhaps lacking in diplomacy, is honest, reliable, and born from firsthand experience.
Putting “Indestructible” to the Test: Our Expert Panel
We rigorously tested five toys described as indestructible. For a week, these five toys—The Nylabone Extreme Tough Dog Chew Toy, The Kong Rewards Ball, The CyunCmay Indestructible Dog Toy Bone, The Hetoo Indestructible Squeaky Dental Care Dog Toy, and The Kong Wobbler—were subjected to intense chewing, vigorous play, enthusiastic burying, and even aquatic adventures. Here’s what our discerning panel of shelter dogs had to say.
Nylabone Extreme Tough Dog Chew Toy: A Chewer’s Dream
The Nylabone Extreme Tough Dog Chew Toy, in Bison flavor, is designed for the most powerful chewers and dogs over 23kg. Our 9-year-old Pitt bull, Nero, who possesses a formidable intellect, spent hours gnawing on this toy, leaving barely a mark. Its substantial size is balanced by its lightness, making it easy for dogs to carry. The subtly curved design also aids in comfortable gripping with their paws, enhancing the overall chewing experience.
Maya, a 3-year-old rescue who was initially wary of toys, took an immediate liking to the Nylabone. Its engaging texture and chewability provided her with comfort and entertainment, even encouraging other dogs like Max to engage in playful chasing. One of the standout features is its ease of cleaning and the enduring flavor, ensuring long-lasting appeal without creating any mess or odor.
Black Nero, known for his exceptionally powerful chewing and anxious tendencies, also found this Nylabone to be a worthy adversary. Despite his history of bending and breaking even robust fencing materials, this toy proved its mettle. He not only found it satisfying but also displayed significant enjoyment, with no discernible tooth marks appearing after prolonged chewing.
Black Nero, a Cane Corso mix, couldn’t conquer this Nylabone despite his powerful chewing.
Gallery of dogs enjoying the Nylabone
[
Komo
](https://www.rescuedogs.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/kilo-nylabone-1024×768.jpg “Komo”)
[
Nora
](https://www.rescuedogs.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/nora-nylabone-1024×768.jpg “Nora”)
[
White Nero
](https://www.rescuedogs.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/white-nero-nylabone-2-1024×768.jpg “White Nero”)
Product Details
- Flavor: Bison (also available in chicken and turkey)
- Features: Raised bristles for dental cleaning
- Material: Tough, durable nylon
- Dimensions: 30.48 x 13.97 x 5.08 cm
- Weight: 485 grams
- Recommended For: Dogs over 23 kg
Shelter Dog Summary
The Nylabone Extreme Tough Dog Chew Toy receives a resounding recommendation from all our shelter dogs. It’s the ideal choice for dogs who love to chew, get bored easily, and require a durable, flavorful toy to keep them engaged.
Kong Rewards Ball: A Playful Treat Dispenser
The Kong Rewards Ball garnered initial curiosity, quickly escalating into enthusiastic play. This clever concept combines a durable plaything with an engaging treat dispenser. We found it simple to load treats, and the dogs didn’t have to exert excessive effort to be rewarded. While the treat-dispensing aspect was a hit, the dogs particularly enjoyed the soft, bouncy texture of the ball itself.
Jean was captivated by the Rewards Ball, spending hours chewing it before enthusiastically burying it and rediscovering it later. His playmate, Komo, was often left out, highlighting the toy’s appeal.
Gallery of dogs interacting with the Kong Rewards Ball
[
Nora
](https://www.rescuedogs.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/nora-kong-treat-ball-1024×768.jpg “Nora”)
[
Jean
](https://www.rescuedogs.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/jean-biting-kong-treat-ball-768×1024.jpg “Jean”)
[
Baldo
](https://www.rescuedogs.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/baldo-kong-treat-ball-768×1024.jpg “Baldo”)
[
Star
](https://www.rescuedogs.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/star-kong-trea-ball-768×1024.jpg “Star”)
[
Jambo
](https://www.rescuedogs.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/jambo-kong-treat-ball-768×1024.jpg “Jambo”)
Across the board, from the largest to the smallest, every dog enjoyed the Kong Rewards Ball. Remarkably, no tooth marks were found, and all treats were successfully dispensed, confirming its effectiveness as a treat toy. This toy offers a great combination of play and rewards, proving to be a durable option for interactive play.
Product Details
- Material: Long-lasting Kong rubber
- Dimensions: 12.7 x 12.7 x 12.07 cm
- Weight: 417 Grams
- Recommended For: Dogs of 16 kg and above
Shelter Dog Summary
The Kong Rewards Ball is an excellent all-around toy that merges a dog’s love for play with their desire for treats. Its durability during chewing, bouncing, and interactive games, coupled with its effective treat-dispensing function, makes it a winner.
CyunCmay Indestructible Dog Toy XL Bone: Short-Lived Excitement
The CyunCmay Indestructible Dog Toy XL Bone initially sparked great excitement among the dogs. However, this enthusiasm was short-lived once Black Nero got his powerful jaws on it. While he enjoyed a good 30 minutes of tug-of-war, chewing, and fetching from the lake, the toy’s soft, pliable rubber texture proved to be its downfall.
Black Nero gave the CyunCmay toy a thorough, albeit destructive, test.
Within a short period, significant teeth marks appeared, and the bone was nearly split in two. While the handles at each end facilitated tug-of-war, the material’s lack of resilience meant it couldn’t withstand the extreme testing our dogs are known for.
Gallery of dogs with the CyunCmay Bone
[
Jean
](https://www.rescuedogs.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/jean-orange-bone-768×1024.jpg “Jean”)
[
Nora
](https://www.rescuedogs.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/nora-orange-bone-1024×768.jpg “Nora”)
[
Kilo
](https://www.rescuedogs.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/kilo-orange-bone-1024×768.jpg “Kilo”)
[
Jean
](https://www.rescuedogs.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/jean-orange-bone2-1024×768.jpg “Jean”)
[
Pebbles
](https://www.rescuedogs.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/pebbles-orange-bone-2-1024×768.jpg “Pebbles”)
[
Pebbles
](https://www.rescuedogs.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/pebbles-lying-down-bone-768×1024.jpg “Pebbles”)
[
White Nero
](https://www.rescuedogs.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/nero-orange-bone-1024×768.jpg “White Nero”)
Product Details
- Material: TPR environmentally friendly material
- Dimensions: 32.9 x 12.2 x 3.8 cm
- Weight: 330 Grams
- Features: Textured surface for dental cleaning
- Safety: Non-toxic, no chemical smell
Shelter Dog Summary
While described as strong and durable for medium to large dogs, this toy did not live up to its “indestructible” claim in our tests. It provided short-lived fun as a retrieval toy but is not suitable for dogs who enjoy prolonged chewing. The dogs were disappointed by its quick demise.
HETOO Indestructible Squeaky Dental Care Dog Toy: Lacking Appeal
The HETOO Indestructible Squeaky Dental Care Dog Toy, despite its dental cleaning purpose, failed to capture the attention of our canine testers. Even the squeaker feature elicited a negative reaction from Maya, who initially hid from the unusual sound. While Maya later inspected the toy, her interest waned quickly.
To increase engagement, we added peanut butter into the grooves, which temporarily held Maya’s attention. However, she soon abandoned the toy.
Gallery of dogs with the HETOO toy
[
Black Nero
](https://www.rescuedogs.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/black-nero-hetoo-orange-bone-1-768×1024.jpg “Black Nero”)
[
Maya
](https://www.rescuedogs.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/WhatsApp-Image-2021-02-11-at-11.37.27-AM-4.jpeg “Maya”)
Product Details
- Material: Natural rubber
- Dimensions: 12.7 x 12.7 x 12.07 cm
- Weight: 417 Grams
Shelter Dog Summary
The HETOO toy failed to engage our dogs or keep them entertained for more than a few minutes. The squeaker, which might annoy some owners, also failed to impress the dogs. Only Black Nero and Maya showed brief interest, making this toy a disappointment.
Kong Wobbler Interactive Treat Dispensing Dog Toy: A Wobbly Success
The Kong Wobbler initially presented a comical puzzle to our dogs. Its large size and harder plastic polymer construction (unlike many other Kong toys) made it seem like a UFO to them. While the twist-off lid made it easy for humans to fill, the dogs struggled initially to retrieve the treats. Kilo, in particular, was perplexed by this wobbly object.
We discovered that the Wobbler performs best on smooth surfaces, not the pebbly ground of their kennels. Additionally, ensuring the treat size is compatible with the dispensing hole is crucial for successful treat retrieval.
Pebbles engages with the Kong Wobbler after understanding its function.
Once the dogs grasped the concept and we optimized its usage, the Kong Wobbler became a hit. Its large size makes it difficult for dogs to get their teeth into, reducing the risk of destruction.
Gallery of dogs playing with the Kong Wobbler
[
Komo
](https://www.rescuedogs.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/komo-kong-wobbler.jpeg “Komo”)
[
Kilo
](https://www.rescuedogs.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/kilo-kong-wobbler.jpeg “Kilo”)
[
Climber
](https://www.rescuedogs.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/climber-kong-wobbler-1024×768.jpg “Climber”)
[
Pebbles
](https://www.rescuedogs.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/pebbles-and-kong-wobbler-1-768×1024.jpg “Pebbles”)
Product Details
- Material: Plastic polymer
- Dimensions: Diameter 13 x 19 cm
- Weight: 485 grams
- Recommended For: Dogs of 12 kg plus
- Capacity: Maximum 250 grams filling
Shelter Dog Summary
Once the dogs understood how it worked and we ensured it was used on an appropriate surface, the Kong Wobbler was a great success. Our dogs deemed it virtually indestructible and easy to use. A key tip for owners is to use appropriately sized treats, as the dispensing hole is relatively small for the toy’s overall size.
Conclusion: The Ultimate Indestructible Toy Verdict from Our Dogs
After extensive chewing, vigorous play, and thorough deliberation (involving many barks and undoubtedly some serious discussions!), our shelter dogs have reached a verdict on these five “indestructible” toys.
| Brand & Item | Features | Flavored | Material | More Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nylabone Extreme Tough Dog Chew Toy, Monster Bison Bone, Cleans Teeth, Bison Flavour, XXL | Extremely tough. Tiny bristles to help clean teeth. Perfect for chewers. | Yes | Tough, durable nylon | Click For Price |
| KONG – Rewards Ball – Ultra Durable Interactive Treat Dispensing Dog Toy – For Large Dogs | Dispenses treats, great for dogs who love to play. | Yes | Long lasting Kong rubber | Click For Price |
| KONG Wobbler – Interactive Dog Toy for Treat Dispensing – Dog Slow Feeder for Healthy Eating – For Medium/Large Dogs | Can be stuffed, dishwasher proof. | Yes | Long lasting Kong rubber | Click For Price |
The Nylabone Extreme Tough Dog Chew Toy stands out as the champion for dedicated chewers. The KONG Rewards Ball is a fantastic interactive toy for playful dogs, and the KONG Wobbler excels as an engaging treat-dispensing option. If you’re looking for toys that can withstand a determined dog, these are your best bets. For more insights into toy maltipoos for sale near me, check out our other resources.
