Best chew toys for puppies in Australia: safe picks to compare
Updated 2026-10-16. General information, not veterinary advice.
Ask your vet or a qualified trainer. This guide is general information, not veterinary advice.
Teething puppies chew, and giving them the right outlet saves your shoes. The aim is to match toy, size and chewing style, and to supervise.
What to check
- Size. Too small is a choking risk. Use the maker’s weight guide.
- Toughness. Average chewers and strong chewers need different toys. Staffies and some other breeds often chew harder.
- Material and wear. Look at the toy regularly for cracks or pieces coming away.
- Stuffable or not. Stuffable toys add mental work. Use part of your dog’s daily food to avoid extra calories.
- Cleaning. Check whether the toy can be washed.
- Supervision. Take toys away if your dog is breaking pieces off.
In our listings
We list the KONG Classic, KONG Puppy and KONG Extreme, plus feeders such as the KONG Wobbler and Ruffwear Gnawt-a-Rock. Browse chew toys and enrichment and play. Not tested by us and not endorsements.
For adult dogs that destroy ordinary toys, see chew toys for strong chewers.
Chewing is a training topic too
Redirect chewing onto toys and reward it. Our guides on teething and safe chews and stopping biting and mouthing explain how. Chewing when alone can be a sign of stress, so see separation anxiety.
How we pick
We have not tested these products. Listings are based on public specifications and retailer or manufacturer pages, and prices are indicative bands that can change. See our editorial policy and disclosure. Commission, if we ever earn it, does not change what we say.
Related reading: For a food-dispensing option see slow feeders and food puzzles.
Product types worth comparing
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- KONG Puppy: Softer rubber made for puppy teeth per the listing.
- KONG Classic: For average chewers once adult teeth arrive.
- KONG Extreme: Described as for stronger chewers.
- Rope or textile tug toy: Fine for supervised play. Remove it when threads come loose and could be swallowed.
Check current price, size guides and availability with Australian pet retailers such as Petbarn, Pet Circle or Petstock.
FAQs
What is the safest chew toy for a puppy?
No chew is risk-free. Choose the right size for your dog, match toughness to how hard they chew, supervise and replace damaged toys.
Can I freeze a stuffable toy?
Many owners freeze stuffed toys for a longer-lasting chew, and some makers say their toys can be frozen. Check the manufacturer's instructions.
When should I throw a toy away?
When it is cracked, chunks are coming off or it is small enough to be swallowed.
How many toys should I have?
A small rotating selection keeps toys interesting. Put some away and swap them over.