The right dog toy

Dog toys should be "dog-appropriate." Above all, this means they satisfy the dog's natural play needs: chewing, tugging, fetching, thinking, and cuddling. It is ideal if you offer a separate toy for each need. After all, variety is fun for your favorite companion, too.

Puppy toys

Your puppy loves to chew on your hands, shoelaces, or furniture with its small, sharp teeth. In such cases, you can simply offer your puppy one of our dog toys designed for chewing: the rope animals from Laboni, for example. These lovingly handcrafted dog toys consist of soft cotton threads, which are perfect for being gentle on your little rascal's milk teeth while keeping it occupied at the same time. By chewing, your puppy not only relieves stress but also cares for its teeth at the same time.

The various dog play needs

Chewing & Tugging: Most dogs love tug-of-war and prey games. Since great forces are unleashed during these, the toy should be made of particularly robust and durable material. A classic here is our natural hemp knot, which is available in the right size for every dog.

Hunting: Throwing and fetching toys are ideal for directing your furry friend's natural hunting instinct toward the toy and thus keeping it under control. Targeted retrieval training also promotes bonding. Why not try a snack dummy: The treats inside the pouch encourage your dog to pick it up. As soon as it brings it to you, a delicious reward awaits. If you do not want to use food, you can use a toy as an alternative. Just try it out to see whether your favorite companion is better motivated by food or a toy.

Important: You should only play tug-of-war and fetch games with your dog after they have finished teething, i.e., from the fifth to seventh month of life at the earliest. Given the forces at work here, there is otherwise a risk of damaging the dental apparatus.

Cuddling: Plush toys are suitable for dogs of all ages. Four-legged friends like to carry them around, snuggle with them, or use them as pillows. Dogsmopolitan offers a perfect selection of dog toys here: They contain no small parts that could come loose and be swallowed by your four-legged friend, and are free of chemical substances that could be absorbed through carrying them in the mouth.

Intelligence: IQ toys are also a must in a dog household, because physical exercise is not enough to keep our smart four-legged friends busy. IQ toys are specially designed for canine mental stimulation. Since the toys are available in different difficulty levels, even beginners can quickly enjoy a sense of achievement. Furthermore, it is great fun for dogs to earn part of their food.

Swimming: For dogs that love the water, Dogsmopolitan has great swimming toys in its range. Thanks to their buoyancy and additional features such as visibility (standing 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 diverse possibilities for every individual type of dog.

Gentle chewer: Our plush toys are particularly suitable for dogs with a very soft mouth that chew on their toys only a little and rarely tug on them. It is very soft and gentle on the dental apparatus. It is not suitable for strong biters or will usually only have a short lifespan in such cases.

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

Extreme chewer: Dogs with an extremely pronounced chewing instinct and rather wild play behavior need toys that can withstand a lot.

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