The right dog toy

Dog toys should be "dog-friendly". This means above all that they satisfy the dog's natural play needs: chewing, tugging, fetching, thinking and cuddling. It is ideal if you offer a different toy for each need. After all, variety is fun for your darling too.

The different dog play needs

Chewing & tugging: Most dogs love tugging and prey games. Since this releases a lot of force, the toy should be made of particularly robust and durable material. The classic here is our knot made of natural hemp, which is available in the right size for every dog.

Hunting: Throwing and retrieving toys are ideal for directing your furry friend's natural hunting instinct towards the toy and thus controlling it. Targeted retrieving training also promotes bonding. Try a snack dummy: the treats inside the bag encourage your dog to pick up the bag. As soon as he brings it, he will receive a nice reward. If you don't want to work with food, you can use a toy with a squeaker as an alternative. Just try out whether your darling is better motivated with food or with a squeaker.

Important: You should only play tug-of-war and fetch games with your dog once the dog has finished teething, i.e. from the fifth to seventh month of life at the earliest. Otherwise, the forces involved could damage the teeth.

Cuddling: Plush toys are suitable for dogs of all ages. Four-legged friends like to carry them around, cuddle with them or use them as a pillow to sleep on. Dogsmopolitan offers a perfect selection of dog toys: They do not contain any small parts that could come loose and be swallowed by the four-legged friend, and they are free of chemical substances that could be ingested by carrying them in the mouth.

Intelligence: IQ toys are also a must in a dog household, as physical training is not enough to keep our clever four-legged friends busy. IQ toys are specially designed for dogs' mental work. Since the toys are available in different levels of difficulty, even beginners can quickly experience success. Dogs also really enjoy earning a portion of their food.

Swimming: For dogs who love the water, Dogsmopolitan has a great range of swimming toys. Thanks to their swimming ability and additional functions such as the visibility (setting up) of the toy in the water, these offer an extra portion of fun in the water.

Chewing behavior

When choosing a toy, you should also consider your dog's chewing behavior. Dogsmopolitan offers you different toys with a variety of options for every individual dog type.

Gentle chewer: Our plush toy is particularly suitable for dogs with a particularly soft mouth that rarely chew on their toys and rarely pull on them. It is very soft and gentle on the teeth. It is not suitable for strong biters or is usually only of short lifespan. 

Strong chewers: Robust products such as ropes or tennis balls specially developed for dogs and gentle on their teeth are ideal for dogs with a strong chewing instinct and powerful play behavior.

Extreme chewers: Dogs that have an extremely strong chewing instinct and rather wild play behavior need toys that can withstand a lot. Our BEco ball with rope is ideal for these wild creatures: even the strongest jaws can do little damage to it.

Note: Despite the highest quality, no dog toy is indestructible.