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| Why Some Dogs Prefer Soft Dog Toys |
As frustrating as it is that your 60-pound pooch not only prefers soft dog toys, but he can rip them
apart in 5 seconds flat, it is what it is. There are plenty of dogs who could care less about that
rubber chew toy or nylon bone. Hard chew toys like those just don’t feel good on Fido’s teeth and
gums. So, that’s why they search the house for stuffed animals, socks, shoes, pocketbooks, etc.
While these soft “toys” will keep soft-dog-toy-preferring dogs occupied, it will no doubt turn into an
expensive and possibly dangerous habit for them because, well, these items weren’t exactly made
with chewing dogs in mind.
The Problems With Giving Your Dog Ordinary Stuffed Animals to Chew On
Sure, there are plenty of ultra-cheap stuffed animals out there at the dollar stores and discount
stores, but are they really safe to give to dogs? The answer is no. First off, ordinary stuffed
animals were made with non-chewing babies and kids in mind, not dogs with a mission to destroy.
Ordinary stuffed toys have one layer of stitching and one layer of fabric and they are extremely
easy to rip open and tear. Some dog owners, say “so what? Those stuffed toys cost two bucks a
piece.” The biggest problem is that when some dogs rip open a stuffed animal they end up eating
the stuffing inside. Many a dogs have had to go to the vet for painful and expensive surgery to
remove all that intestine-clogging stuffed animal stuffing. Dogs also have been known to digest dog
toy squeakers if they are easy to get to once a toy is ripped open. Another, less serious, problem
is the cost over time. Sure those ordinary stuffed animals are cheap, but over time they add up to
big money. It may be better to consider a higher-cost soft dog toy that is more durable.
What are the Options for Tough Soft Dog Toys?
There are two main manufacturers for durable soft dog toys: Tuffy's and My Good Dog. Tuffy's soft
dog toys are made with seven layers of stitching and four layers of fabric, making them some of the
toughest soft dog toys around. Here's an example of a Tuffy's soft dog toy: http://www.
activedogtoys.com/Tuffys_dog_toy_bull.html. They come in all shapes and sizes and a variety of
fun animals to choose from.
My Good Dog's line of strong soft dog toys are manufactured with two extremely
durable fabrics: Starensier's Cosmo Cool Spacer and Diesel,
both which are commonly used in high-end athletic shoes. Here is one of My Good Dog's most
popular tough soft dog toys: http://www.activedogtoys.com/My_Good_Dog_Worm.html.
apart in 5 seconds flat, it is what it is. There are plenty of dogs who could care less about that
rubber chew toy or nylon bone. Hard chew toys like those just don’t feel good on Fido’s teeth and
gums. So, that’s why they search the house for stuffed animals, socks, shoes, pocketbooks, etc.
While these soft “toys” will keep soft-dog-toy-preferring dogs occupied, it will no doubt turn into an
expensive and possibly dangerous habit for them because, well, these items weren’t exactly made
with chewing dogs in mind.
The Problems With Giving Your Dog Ordinary Stuffed Animals to Chew On
Sure, there are plenty of ultra-cheap stuffed animals out there at the dollar stores and discount
stores, but are they really safe to give to dogs? The answer is no. First off, ordinary stuffed
animals were made with non-chewing babies and kids in mind, not dogs with a mission to destroy.
Ordinary stuffed toys have one layer of stitching and one layer of fabric and they are extremely
easy to rip open and tear. Some dog owners, say “so what? Those stuffed toys cost two bucks a
piece.” The biggest problem is that when some dogs rip open a stuffed animal they end up eating
the stuffing inside. Many a dogs have had to go to the vet for painful and expensive surgery to
remove all that intestine-clogging stuffed animal stuffing. Dogs also have been known to digest dog
toy squeakers if they are easy to get to once a toy is ripped open. Another, less serious, problem
is the cost over time. Sure those ordinary stuffed animals are cheap, but over time they add up to
big money. It may be better to consider a higher-cost soft dog toy that is more durable.
What are the Options for Tough Soft Dog Toys?
There are two main manufacturers for durable soft dog toys: Tuffy's and My Good Dog. Tuffy's soft
dog toys are made with seven layers of stitching and four layers of fabric, making them some of the
toughest soft dog toys around. Here's an example of a Tuffy's soft dog toy: http://www.
activedogtoys.com/Tuffys_dog_toy_bull.html. They come in all shapes and sizes and a variety of
fun animals to choose from.
My Good Dog's line of strong soft dog toys are manufactured with two extremely
durable fabrics: Starensier's Cosmo Cool Spacer and Diesel,
both which are commonly used in high-end athletic shoes. Here is one of My Good Dog's most
popular tough soft dog toys: http://www.activedogtoys.com/My_Good_Dog_Worm.html.
TUFFY'S POLLY PIGGY
A dog chew toy that's soft on the
outside, yet strong and durable
on the inside - with extra layers.
A dog chew toy that's soft on the
outside, yet strong and durable
on the inside - with extra layers.
SEA CREATURE
Soft, yet tough, dogs love
chewing on this crazy-looking
dog toy. Hard rubber head, soft,
squeaker-filled body.
Soft, yet tough, dogs love
chewing on this crazy-looking
dog toy. Hard rubber head, soft,
squeaker-filled body.
TUFFY'S MEGA RING
The world's toughest soft dog
toy. 4 layers of fabric and 7 layers
make this dog toy fun to chew, bit
and tug, but difficult to destroy.
The world's toughest soft dog
toy. 4 layers of fabric and 7 layers
make this dog toy fun to chew, bit
and tug, but difficult to destroy.