Terrier toys
There are many dog toys out there in this world. The thing is even if they look cute and all, they might not be very durable. They might last for some types of dogs, but forget about them if you have a terrier.
Now I have even tried toys that claimed to be extremely durable and had Rottweilers on the picture, yet little 5 month old Border Terrier Yogi (the tester in this) managed to “kill it” in a few hours. Chewed a corner of the bone shaped toy that was covered in a densly woven nylon material, looked sturdy enough, but no match for little strong terrier jaws.
I have long given up to buy just any odd toy. The only ones worth buying as Yogi not only loves them but they are also pretty durable are:
1) The classic Kong
The most ultimate dog toy, there is no way it can be killed. Yogi is only really interested if it’s stuffed with lovely treats and the special Kong Peanut Butter stuffing paste, but when it is he goes bananas until it’s all empty, he has developed a clever technique whereby he picks it up and throws it on the floor a couple of times until something falls out, if it doesn’t work on the carpet he will move into the kitchen or onto the terrace where there are hard surfaces. I also think that they look really cool.
2) The Kong Wubba (with squeek)
Yes another Kong toy, you might see I am an advocate for them, as they seem to be the only company that manages to produce durable toys that even a terrier can enjoy. This is like a Kong but looks a bit like a squid. Yogi bites into the tassles at the end and thows it about and then runs about squeeking it bouncing up and down. He carries it around and drops it on our feet when he wants a game.
3) flexible rubber ball
4) Plush Doughnut with squeek
This is a cheap and cheerful toy. The image is of one similar to one of Yogi’s first ever toys. The squeek died at some point and he is on his third, but not because he managed to shred it ever.
4) Rope knot ball
He loves to get his teeth into this but unlike the ropes with the knots on the ends, he can’t pull the strings out and eat them.
5) Rubber knot ball with bell and rope
He loves this, thows it about like a little crazy guy.
I bought some other things with good intentions, such as another Kong toy, the Wobbler
He initially needed some assistance in getting the concept of kicking the Wobbler so that a treat inside could fall out though the little hole. Well, he got it very quickly. I got it so he would have something to keep him entertained while alone at home, but Yogi, you see is a very impatient dog and he gets so wound up and frustrated that he can’t just get all the treats at once he starts squeeling and howling in the most bizarre fashion, so I have to watch him while playing with it and take it away when he gets aggitated, as I don’t want him to end up mad. Well he is mad, but you know what I mean…
Anyway, all dogs are different, so it will suit other dogs better.
To conclude, freely after Forrest Gump: Dog toys are like a box of chocolate, you never know what you’re gonna get.
Happy playing!
Bisa
