Indestructible is marketing language. What we can measure is time to first puncture, whether pieces detach at a swallowable size, and how the material behaves once it is scored.
The survivors
Natural rubber consistently beat thermoplastic. Two toys ended the month with surface scoring only, and both are the ones we now buy for our own dogs.
Editor’s note
Everything recommended here was purchased at retail and used for at least 30 days. If a pick is later downgraded, we say so at the top of the article.
Our pick
KONG Extreme
4.9
The black ultra-durable formula, stuffable, bouncy, and still the benchmark for power chewers.
- Survived the full test unbroken
- Stuffable for enrichment
- Dishwasher safe
- Boring unstuffed
- Loud on hard floors
Frequently asked questions
Are nylon chew toys safe?
They are durable but can splinter into sharp shards. Replace them once the surface develops raised ridges.
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