What's the best rope toy for puppies?

Rope toys are fine as long as they're used under supervision, but no toy is indestructible. Like any toy, anything that becomes broken or frayed becomes a choking hazard and should be replaced. Until then, though, rope is great as an active toy (and for flossing teeth), but ensuring the right size and thickness for your dog is key when choosing a rope toy. If your dog is a voracious chewer, you're going to need a really thick, soft rope or the thing won't last very long. A smaller mouth, or a dog who's more of a nibbler, will obviously be fine with something less hardy. Stick to cotton fibers, would be my recommendation, as more abrasive materials could shred your dog's gums. Knowing your dog's habits is half the battle.

Check out your local hardware store and look at your options for bulk rope. You can pick your fiber and weight, get a bunch of it, and cut and tie it into a variety of shapes to see what works best.

Hi Jean, I have a terrier mix and he tears up ALL TOYS! Some one gave me a dinosaur and it lasted through him, 2 energetic young labs playing tug and other pups! It lasted almost a year and has now finally been torn apart by my dog. I found it on amazon. The company is goDog with Chew Guard-Technology. They have a variety of toys for ex-small, small, med. and large. Sometimes they are offered in a bundle of 3 or 4 for a great price. They also give their website where you can compare price. Hope this helps. -Kathleen D.

My puppy destroys toys in a matter of hours. Rope toys NEVER last. However, I've noticed tough rubber toys (like the Extreme Kong) work great! There are also tough rubber Frisbees out there too. I've also noticed that whenever my dog plays with rope she'll sometimes try to eat it. With the rubber ones she's never been able to tear it up to even swallow it.