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As any Lab enthusiast knows, Labrador Retrievers are a playful breed. They’re athletic and energetic, and they love to get silly and play. But with so many dog toys to choose from, how do you choose the best one for Labs?
From tough chew toys to perfect fetch balls (indoors and out), we’ve rounded up the best dog toys for Labs.
KONG Stuff-A-Ball
This durable rubber ball can be stuffed with treats for non-stop entertainment, and its ridges help clean a Lab’s teeth.
Best Dog Toys To Take To The Park
Headed outside with your Lab, or looking for a dog toy you can leave in the yard? Try one of these bright, durable, park-ready toys.
Kong Squeezz
A durable, non-toxic squeak toy with a fun, erratic bounce. The bright jewel tones make it easy to find when it’s time to go home.
Kong Squeezz
This squeaky ball bounces in an erratic way to make it more unpredictable and fun for your dog to chase.
Jolly Pets Soccer Ball
This Lab-proof toy soccer ball is perfect for a game of dog soccer at the park. It’s made from tough, flexible material that holds its shape even if it gets punctured. It even floats!
Lab owner review: “I got this ball for my black Lab who loves soccer balls but pops them immediately. I have had it for TWO YEARS and it is still intact!”
Jolly Pets Soccer Ball
This large floating soccer ball is basically Lab-proof; it’s won’t deflate even when punctured.
Planet Dog Orbee-Tuff
Planet Dog makes all kinds of durable toys. These fruit- and vegetable-shaped dog toys are floaty, bouncy, and dishwasher-safe for easy clean-up between outings with your Lab.
Lab owner review: “This toy has spent so many hours at a dog park and has never been damaged. It fits the large ball chuck-it thrower and launches so wonderfully: it wobbles, it rolls, it bounces erratically and most important it squishes but not too much.”
Planet Dog Orbee-Tuff
For Lab puppies, this raspberry-shaped chew toy also doubles as a treat dispenser. For adult dogs, check out the similar carrot toy from the same brand.
Best Dog Toys For Indoor Play With Your Lab
If your Lab is stuck inside on a rainy day, these toys may be a lifesaver.
Kong Floppy Knots
A cute, animal-shaped dog rope toy for your Lab to tug, thrash, and chew. Various textures and squeakers stimulate your Lab’s senses, and no stuffing means less mess indoors!
Lab owner review: “Figured out that our Lab needed something softer than her other chew toys after my 6th pair of shoes was mangled…this does the trick. She carries the bunny everywhere and wants it in her crate with her at night. We call it her baby.”
Kong Floppy Knots
This cute, stuffing-free animal toy features different textures and squeakers to entertain your Lab.
Chuckit! Indoor Ball
Made with a bouncy core and textured chenille outer fabric, this dog toy is ideal for indoor playtime with your active Lab.
Lab owner review: “Great ball for indoor fetch. I have an obsessive-compulsive Lab who loves to play ball. This is absolutely the best ball we have found to play ball IN THE HOUSE. Lightweight, easy to kick or throw, and it just bounces off of lampshades or walls with no damage.”
Chuckit! Indoor Ball
For indoor playtime, this fabric-covered ball is a safer choice that promises not to damage your walls or furniture.
Kong Stuff-A-Ball
A treat dispenser, tooth-cleaner, and wild-bouncing “ball” all in one! Stuff this dog toy with treats or smear with peanut butter to keep your Lab busy and happy on a rainy day.
Lab owner review: “Keeps my [55-pound black Lab] entertained for hours! I stuff this with food, bananas, yogurt, peanut butter, cheese, whatever I have laying around in the fridge and put it in the freezer overnight!”
Kong Stuff-A-Ball
This durable rubber ball can be stuffed with treats for non-stop entertainment, and its ridges help clean a dog’s teeth.
Best Indestructible Dog Toys For Labs
Some Labs love to chew, especially adolescents with lots of energy. These toys will stand up to that big, busy Labrador mouth.
Rocco and Roxie Dog Ball for Labs
A big, brightly-colored ball made from super-tough TPE (Thermoplastic Elastomer.) It’s bigger than a tennis ball, making this dog toy choke-proof for rambunctious Labs.
Lab owner review: “I have a young Lab who chews through everything…I needed something that would occupy him as well as last. He LOVES this ball. I would highly, highly recommend this toy for any tough chewers.”
Rocco and Roxie Dog Ball
Larger than a tennis ball and made of more durable material, this ball is a safer, more choke-proof option for a game of fetch with your Lab.
West Paw Hurley
Super tough, lightweight, floats, bounces, dishwasher safe…this dog toy for Labs seriously does it all.
Lab owner review: “I have a young, playful, chew-happy Lab. I’ve been searching for the perfect bone so that she doesn’t crack or lose her teeth and my search is over! She tosses it and chases it and chews, chews, chews and so far hasn’t torn it or put a dent in it.”
West Paw Hurley
This versatile dog toy can be used for a variety of purposes. Your dog can chew it, chase it, or even play with it in water.
Goughnuts Dog Tug Toy for Labs
The perfect dog toy for Labs who love to tug! It’s made of hard, durable rubber and comes with a lifetime guarantee.
Lab owner review: “This has proven to be a durable pull toy for our Lab, who is a very strong puller. She destroyed a couple of other pull toys, but this one is barely showing any signs of usage.”
Goughnuts Tug Toy
For a great game of Tug O’War, this large, rubber ring toy is a must-have.
Interactive/Puzzle Toys For Labs
Labs aren’t just playful—they’re smart! These toys will challenge and entertain their brains.
Omega Paw Tricky Treat Ball
Fill this challenging interactive ball toy with kibble or treats, and watch your Lab stay focused and entertained for hours.
Lab owner review: “I have a super demanding Lab mix who is full of energy. She needs to keep occupied while I cook dinner or she gets herself into trouble because she wants attention. This keeps her occupied and makes her work for her food and she is calm the whole time she is using it.”
Omega Paw Tricky Treat Ball
This oversized ball is a toy and treat-dispenser in one. Treats fall out of it as a dog plays.
PetSafe Busy Buddy Barnacle
This three-sphered rubber dog toy randomly dispenses treats as your Lab plays. My Pit/Lab mix loooooves her barnacle and will play with it for hours!
Lab owner review: “This provides good interactive play for [my black Lab]. When filled, it takes him about an hour before it’s empty.”
PetSafe Busy Buddy Barnacle
This rubber three-ring toy randomly dispenses treats as your Lab plays with it.
Hide-and-Slide Dog Puzzle Toy for Labs
This challenging dog puzzle toy has seven treat compartments with moving pieces to keep your Lab busy. Develop their problem-solving skills and feed them dinner all at once!
Lab owner review: “This is a great toy for dogs! My Labrador enjoys it very much. It seems to be well constructed and easy to clean. It is entertaining for humans to watch as well as the dogs to play.”
Hide-and-Slide Puzzle
This puzzle toy requires your Lab to problem-solve and figure out how to open the sliding doors to the seven treat compartments.
