{"id":3689,"date":"2020-06-29T09:28:53","date_gmt":"2020-06-29T08:28:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/topdoghub.com\/?p=3689"},"modified":"2023-02-15T01:31:36","modified_gmt":"2023-02-15T01:31:36","slug":"5-best-dog-toys-made-in-the-usa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/topdoghub.com\/5-best-dog-toys-made-in-the-usa\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Super Fun Dog Toys Made in The USA"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In our world today, if you have a dog as a pet, you also have toys for that dog to play with.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They just go together, dogs and toys, and you wouldn\u2019t think otherwise. Your dog even has his favorite \u201cbaby\u201d to carry around.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The majority of pet owners have a bed for their dog and a basket or box full of toys for their beloved pets.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<div style=\"clear:both; margin-top:0em; margin-bottom:1em;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/topdoghub.com\/best-smart-toys\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" class=\"u232f9fc7014acaa5a0f28b9e40815be2\"><style> .u232f9fc7014acaa5a0f28b9e40815be2 { padding:0px; margin: 0; padding-top:1em!important; padding-bottom:1em!important; width:100%; display: block; font-weight:bold; background-color:#E67E22; border:0!important; border-left:4px solid #E67E22!important; text-decoration:none; } .u232f9fc7014acaa5a0f28b9e40815be2:active, .u232f9fc7014acaa5a0f28b9e40815be2:hover { opacity: 1; transition: opacity 250ms; webkit-transition: opacity 250ms; text-decoration:none; } .u232f9fc7014acaa5a0f28b9e40815be2 { transition: background-color 250ms; webkit-transition: background-color 250ms; opacity: 1; transition: opacity 250ms; webkit-transition: opacity 250ms; } .u232f9fc7014acaa5a0f28b9e40815be2 .ctaText { font-weight:bold; color:#FFFFFF; text-decoration:none; font-size: 16px; } .u232f9fc7014acaa5a0f28b9e40815be2 .postTitle { color:#FFFFFF; text-decoration: underline!important; font-size: 16px; } .u232f9fc7014acaa5a0f28b9e40815be2:hover .postTitle { text-decoration: underline!important; } <\/style><div style=\"padding-left:1em; padding-right:1em;\"><span class=\"ctaText\">See also<\/span>&nbsp; <span class=\"postTitle\">5 Best Smart Toys For Dogs<\/span><\/div><\/a><\/div>\n<h2>Dog Toys Made in the USA<\/h2>\n\n<table id=\"tablepress-72\" class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-72\">\n<thead>\n<tr class=\"row-1 odd\">\n\t<th class=\"column-1\">Dog Toys Made in USA<\/th><th class=\"column-2\">Type<\/th><th class=\"column-3\">Rating<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"row-hover\">\n<tr class=\"row-2 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B000AYN7LU\/ref=as_li_ss_tl?&amp;th=1&amp;psc=1&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=topdoghub-20&amp;linkId=584fb306d7c031201769154008bed657&amp;language=en_US\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"external\">Kong Classic<\/a><\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Rubber<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">4.9<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-3 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B004A7X29U\/ref=as_li_ss_tl?&amp;th=1&amp;psc=1&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=topdoghub-20&amp;linkId=8abc496355216c9ace01e7bc6601524e&amp;language=en_US\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"external\">West Paw<\/a><\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Frisbee<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">4.8<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-4 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Benebone-Bacon-Wishbone-Dog-Chew\/dp\/B00CPDWT2M\/ref=as_li_ss_tl?&amp;th=1&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=topdoghub-20&amp;linkId=a4188d199cd0fb9c2199cec7c3ac4760&amp;language=en_US\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"external\">Benebone<\/a><\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Bone<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">4.8<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-5 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Goughnuts-Original-Chew-Buster-Black\/dp\/B004SYI74A\/ref=as_li_ss_tl?dchild=1&amp;keywords=goughnuts+maxx+50+ring&amp;qid=1593418420&amp;sr=8-3&amp;th=1&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=topdoghub-20&amp;linkId=12ee11a139b75de7eac0c9cbb9974bc6&amp;language=en_US\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"external\">Goughnuts Maxx<\/a><\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Rubber<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">4.7<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-6 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B00CBWJWDG\/ref=as_li_ss_tl?&amp;th=1&amp;psc=1&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=topdoghub-20&amp;linkId=af1c21e94c145183867a43e6d1ad9057&amp;language=en_US\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"external\">Cycle Dog<\/a><\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Ball<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">4.5<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Author Roxanne Hawn credits the company Kong as being the first true pioneer in the dog toy market.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As the story goes, Joe Markham invented the Kong toy in 1970 for his much-loved dog Fritz. Fritz was a trained police dog who had quite destructive chewing habits.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not only that, but Fritz would also chew rocks and sticks, and that was causing his teeth to wear down.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nothing seemed to work to curb Fritz\u2019s habit until the day that Joe tossed out a suspension part from a Volkswagen Bus he was repairing.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Made of rubber and shaped like a snowman, this suspension part captured Fritz\u2019s attention.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Although Joe tried to throw it away, Fritz was having none of it, and eventually Joe got the picture.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Joe developed the Kong as a dog toy, and the rest is history.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kong toys are sold around the globe and are considered to be the best dog toy made in the United States.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The line of Kong dog toys has expanded to various strengths for various types of chewers, including aggressive chewers and consumables.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The classic snowman shape, which can be stuffed with treats, is still the most popular toy with dogs.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B000AYN7LU\/ref=as_li_ss_tl?&amp;th=1&amp;psc=1&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=topdoghub-20&amp;linkId=584fb306d7c031201769154008bed657&amp;language=en_US\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"external\">Kong Classic Dog Toy<\/a><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B000AYN7LU\/ref=as_li_ss_il?&amp;th=1&amp;psc=1&amp;linkCode=li3&amp;tag=topdoghub-20&amp;linkId=39dfc9e69da8406f595bacc470079b74&amp;language=en_US\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" class=\"external\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"\/\/ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/widgets\/q?_encoding=UTF8&amp;ASIN=B000AYN7LU&amp;Format=_SL350_&amp;ID=AsinImage&amp;MarketPlace=US&amp;ServiceVersion=20070822&amp;WS=1&amp;tag=topdoghub-20&amp;language=en_US\" border=\"0\" \/><\/a><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;\" src=\"https:\/\/ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/e\/ir?t=topdoghub-20&amp;language=en_US&amp;l=li3&amp;o=1&amp;a=B000AYN7LU\" alt=\"\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" border=\"0\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the most popular dog toys ever, Kong is made of nearly indestructible rubber that will last for a long time.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Kong Classic is the gold standard of dog toys. The Kong comes in five sizes from small, medium, large, x-large, and xx-large.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The unique, cone-shaped toy has a hollow center. This is where the fun comes in for your pooch.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kong\u2019s hollow center allows you to stuff the toy with food and <a href=\"https:\/\/topdoghub.com\/best-dog-treats\/\">treats for your dog<\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your dog has instinctual needs for chewing, and Kong can satisfy those needs and provide mental stimulation for your pooch.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This toy can encourage healthy play, too. Because of the Kong Classic\u2019s shape, it makes for an unpredictable bounce, and therefore more excitement when playing fetch with your dog.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stuff the Kong with kibble, Kong Easy Treat, canned dog food, or peanut butter, and give it to your pooch to retrieve the treats inside.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you want to increase the interaction time, freeze the stuffed Kong for about four hours before giving it to your dog.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This food puzzle provides mental stimulation for your pet. As a toy, the durable rubber satisfies your dog\u2019s need to chew without destroying the toy in the process.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kong is also dishwasher safe, so you can clean the toy easily whenever needed. Veterinarians worldwide recommend the Kong Classic.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Made in the United States, Kong has been making its classic dog toy for over 40 years!<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Pros:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dog Toy is Made in the USA<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Inexpensive<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Can customize the fillings<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Provide mental stimulation<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nearly indestructible<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Cons:<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">May need a toothbrush to clean inside the toy<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Food that you put inside the toy may stain the carpet<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"maxbutton-334 maxbutton maxbutton-kong-classic amazonBtn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B000AYN7LU\/ref=as_li_ss_tl?&amp;th=1&amp;psc=1&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=topdoghub-20&amp;linkId=ae8ad38b3bf8748f4c6bd61d43153e7c&amp;language=en_US\"><span class='mb-text'>Check on Amazon<\/span><\/a><a class=\"maxbutton-337 maxbutton maxbutton-kong-classic-chewy amazonBtn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/prf.hn\/click\/camref:1100l9NoV\/pubref:Kong Classi\/destination:https:\/\/www.chewy.com\/kong-classic-dog-toy\/dp\/38485\"><span class='mb-text'>Check on Chewy<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B004A7X29U\/ref=as_li_ss_tl?&amp;th=1&amp;psc=1&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=topdoghub-20&amp;linkId=61a2e751d2cbefcfcf12c9c77de0af19&amp;language=en_US\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"external\">West Paw Zofoflex Zisc Dog Frisbee<\/a><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B004A7X29U\/ref=as_li_ss_il?&amp;th=1&amp;psc=1&amp;linkCode=li3&amp;tag=topdoghub-20&amp;linkId=39bb3076e73c3da645c2702e335ea5da&amp;language=en_US\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" class=\"external\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"\/\/ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/widgets\/q?_encoding=UTF8&amp;ASIN=B004A7X29U&amp;Format=_SL450_&amp;ID=AsinImage&amp;MarketPlace=US&amp;ServiceVersion=20070822&amp;WS=1&amp;tag=topdoghub-20&amp;language=en_US\" alt=\"Dog Toys Made in the USA\" width=\"296\" height=\"364\" border=\"0\" \/><\/a><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;\" src=\"https:\/\/ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/e\/ir?t=topdoghub-20&amp;language=en_US&amp;l=li3&amp;o=1&amp;a=B004A7X29U\" alt=\"\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" border=\"0\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dogs love to fetch and they will definitely love this West Paw Zisc frisbee. This toy will work well with a pup, a senior dog, and any age in between.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Made in the USA, this toy is incredibly durable and will last a long time. The bright color makes it easy to find in tall grass, too.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Made to be aerodynamic, this frisbee will float, so bring it along to the beach! Soft and pliable (so gentle on your pup\u2019s mouth) the Zisc is lightweight and easy for your pup to carry.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Designed with a curved edge for an easy grip, you will be ready to throw, and they will be eager to catch.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While you are away from home or at the beach, the latex-free and FDS compliant Zisc can double as a water and\/or food bowl.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This makes it easy to give your pooch a much-needed drink while you are out and about.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Safe for the top rack of your dishwasher, the Zisc is easy to clean and have ready for the next adventure.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Pros:<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Made in the USA dog toys<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Non-toxic and FDA compliant<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Easy to clean in the dishwasher<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Easy on dogs mouths<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Cons:<\/b><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;\" src=\"https:\/\/ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/e\/ir?t=topdoghub-20&amp;language=en_US&amp;l=li3&amp;o=1&amp;a=B00CPDWT2M\" alt=\"\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" border=\"0\" \/><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thinner center, so tug-of-war can damage the disc<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"maxbutton-338 maxbutton maxbutton-west-paw amazonBtn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B004A7X29U\/ref=as_li_ss_tl?&amp;th=1&amp;psc=1&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=topdoghub-20&amp;linkId=cca09f15be54f7e27a485f40269d7c95&amp;language=en_US\"><span class='mb-text'>Check on Amazon<\/span><\/a> <a class=\"maxbutton-339 maxbutton maxbutton-west-paw-chewy amazonBtn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/prf.hn\/click\/camref:1100l9NoV\/pubref:West Paw\/destination:https:\/\/www.chewy.com\/west-paw-zogoflex-zisc-flying-disc\/dp\/43062\"><span class='mb-text'>Check on Chewy<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Benebone-Bacon-Wishbone-Dog-Chew\/dp\/B00CPDWT2M\/ref=as_li_ss_tl?&amp;th=1&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=topdoghub-20&amp;linkId=be92e74231376cf75d36f3797922c753&amp;language=en_US\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"external\">Benebone Real Bacon Durable<\/a><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"\/\/ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/widgets\/q?_encoding=UTF8&amp;ASIN=B00CPDWT2M&amp;Format=_SL350_&amp;ID=AsinImage&amp;MarketPlace=US&amp;ServiceVersion=20070822&amp;WS=1&amp;tag=topdoghub-20&amp;language=en_US\" border=\"0\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tougher than real bones, Benebones will last for weeks even if your pooch is a constant chewer.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dogs have a much more powerful sense of smell than we do, and the manufacturers of Benebones kept that in mind when making their food-grade bacon chew.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This wishbone-shaped chew both smells and tastes like the real thing to your pooch.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rather than a flat chew toy, the wishbone shape is easy for your dog to obtain a comfortable chewing position as the toy is designed is slightly curved.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Grooves in the chew toy help your dog to get a good grip and be able to really get a good chew on.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Made in the USA, from the manufacturing, sourcing, and tooling, Benebones support American businesses.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Pros:<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Made in the USA<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Has real bacon taste<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Durable\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ergonomic design great for dogs to hold<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Cons:<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;\" src=\"https:\/\/ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/e\/ir?t=topdoghub-20&amp;language=en_US&amp;l=li3&amp;o=1&amp;a=B0042JWIFK\" alt=\"\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" border=\"0\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not for aggressive chewers as could cause injury to teeth or gums<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"maxbutton-341 maxbutton maxbutton-benebone amazonBtn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Benebone-Bacon-Wishbone-Dog-Chew\/dp\/B00CPDWT2M\/ref=as_li_ss_tl?&amp;th=1&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=topdoghub-20&amp;linkId=ab038f82e4111b6b08e43b1b4eabecdf&amp;language=en_US\"><span class='mb-text'>Check on Amazon<\/span><\/a> <a class=\"maxbutton-340 maxbutton maxbutton-benebone-chewy amazonBtn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/prf.hn\/click\/camref:1100l9NoV\/pubref:Benebone\/destination:https:\/\/www.chewy.com\/benebone-bacon-flavor-wishbone-tough\/dp\/56874\"><span class='mb-text'>Check on Chewy<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Goughnuts-Original-Chew-Buster-Black\/dp\/B004SYI74A\/ref=as_li_ss_tl?dchild=1&amp;keywords=goughnuts+maxx+50+ring&amp;qid=1593418420&amp;sr=8-3&amp;th=1&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=topdoghub-20&amp;linkId=dfc5bf4b1fb2c13ab9a2f02995864986&amp;language=en_US\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"external\">Goughnuts MaXX<\/a><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><img style=\"border: none !important;\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"\/\/ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/widgets\/q?_encoding=UTF8&amp;ASIN=B004SYI74A&amp;Format=_SL250_&amp;ID=AsinImage&amp;MarketPlace=US&amp;ServiceVersion=20070822&amp;WS=1&amp;tag=topdoghub-20&amp;language=en_US\" width=\"326\" height=\"326\" border=\"0\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Goughnuts MaXX is made with the same natural reinforced rubber that is used on spaceships and aircraft.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The MaXX is the sturdiest recipe for dog toys that Goughnuts produces. They do have other sizes that are geared towards the size of your pooch.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With your dog chewing on a Goughnut, they will hopefully leave your furniture alone!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Gonoughnut is designed with the alignment of a dog\u2019s jaw in mind.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This toy forces the dog\u2019s mouth to stay more open when chewing, thus reducing the toy\u2019s leverage.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Coming with a lifetime warranty, the Goughnut is virtually indestructible.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, the company has placed a red safety core inside the toy. If you ever see that red core, send it back for a replacement.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Gonought nut is a family-run company and is made in the United States.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Pros:\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Made in the USA<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Floats<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Safe for teething<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Free replacement if your dog chews through it<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Cons:<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Can be heavy for smaller dogs<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"maxbutton-342 maxbutton maxbutton-goughnuts-maxx amazonBtn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Goughnuts-Original-Chew-Buster-Black\/dp\/B004SYI74A\/ref=as_li_ss_tl?dchild=1&amp;keywords=goughnuts+maxx+50+ring&amp;qid=1593418420&amp;sr=8-3&amp;th=1&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=topdoghub-20&amp;linkId=dfc5bf4b1fb2c13ab9a2f02995864986&amp;language=en_US\"><span class='mb-text'>Check on Amazon<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B00CBWJWDG\/ref=as_li_ss_tl?&amp;th=1&amp;psc=1&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=topdoghub-20&amp;linkId=2003d6606a9c2536b1f7460169ddc827&amp;language=en_US\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"external\">Cycle Dog High Roller Ball Dog Toy<\/a><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B00CBWJWDG\/ref=as_li_ss_il?&amp;th=1&amp;psc=1&amp;linkCode=li3&amp;tag=topdoghub-20&amp;linkId=a9e0eee4913dabe6012cf51779e34cb9&amp;language=en_US\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" class=\"external\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"\/\/ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/widgets\/q?_encoding=UTF8&amp;ASIN=B00CBWJWDG&amp;Format=_SL350_&amp;ID=AsinImage&amp;MarketPlace=US&amp;ServiceVersion=20070822&amp;WS=1&amp;tag=topdoghub-20&amp;language=en_US\" width=\"695\" height=\"307\" border=\"0\" \/><\/a><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;\" src=\"https:\/\/ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/e\/ir?t=topdoghub-20&amp;language=en_US&amp;l=li3&amp;o=1&amp;a=B00CBWJWDG\" alt=\"\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" border=\"0\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your pooch will love the erratic bounce produced by the nubs on the exterior of the Cycle Dog ball.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Those same nubs also provide a massage for your dog\u2019s gums when chewing on the ball. Toss this toy in the water for your dog to retrieve, as it floats.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These balls are also made to fit into a throwing device. Durable, this toy will last for a long time and is sure to become your pooch\u2019s favorite ball.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Made in the USA, the Cycle Dog ball is produced from Ecolast post-consumer material such as recycled bicycle tubes.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cycle Dog is one of the world\u2019s leading eco-friendly pet brands. Located in Portland, Oregon, Cycle Dog seeks to lower the carbon \u201cpawprint\u201d of the pets they create toys for.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It comes in two sizes, the medium is tennis ball size, and the large is softball size. It comes in blue, green, or orange.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Pros:\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Made in the USA<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">High Durability<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Recycled material<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Floats<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Squeaker inside<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Cons:<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some dogs can chew through to squeaker<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"maxbutton-343 maxbutton maxbutton-cycle-dog amazonBtn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B00CBWJWDG\/ref=as_li_ss_tl?&amp;th=1&amp;psc=1&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=topdoghub-20&amp;linkId=09d4f6534bc58271343f05b32b5d61ff&amp;language=en_US\"><span class='mb-text'>Check on Amazon<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><b>A Brief History of Dog Toys<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can go into nearly any type of store, department, convenience, thrift or grocery store and you will be able to find a section that has dog toys for sale.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It was not always this way. There had to be a significant shift in both economic situations and in people\u2019s attitudes towards animals for this to happen.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dogs have been domesticated for thousands of years. There is evidence that in Greek, Roman, Chinese and Egyptian societies, tamed animals were kept.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How much a part of their owner&#8217;s lives these animals were, is left to speculation.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dogs have been discovered buried with high-value items, but it seems a sad legacy that love on earth translates into an early demise for these creatures.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There is not a lot known about the role domesticated animals played in eras past, but we do know about the middle ages.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">During that period, church leaders felt that affection lavished on a pet leaned toward pagan worship.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The type of relationships that you might display in today\u2019s world was greatly frowned upon at that time.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><strong>In the late 1700s<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Victorians did not see these pets in the same threatening manner as they had been perceived before.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Victorians felt that having a domesticated animal was a symbol of man\u2019s domination over nature.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In \u201cPlaythings, Then and Now\u201d\u2014written for the American Kennel Club in 2008, author Roxanne Hawn marks this period as a turning point.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cAs companions and a form of leisure, dogs gained strength as we moved from a rural to urban culture,\u201d Hawn writes.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cIncomes grew. Store-bought products multiplied as manufacturing improved, and marketing efforts built excitement.\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You might have thought that dogs and cats would have become instant favorites with our ancestors, but that was not the case.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By the 19th and 20th centuries, birds were the clear favorite across the board. All classes of people were eager to bring the birds and their songs indoors.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stores that sold birds opened in the 1840s. The 1890s saw stores that sold birds and other pets along with all of the items to care for them.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As economic times became better, people began to make decisions based on emotion rather than necessity.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Even large department stores in the 1920s opened sections for pet items. At that time, the items were limited to products that would help care for the pets, such as bowls, leashes, cages, and food.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Toys for dogs, at least the type of toys that you would recognize today, did not appear until the 1950s.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><strong>After World War II<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The advancements in technology, better manufacturing techniques, rubber, and higher incomes for individuals aided in spurring the burgeoning market for pet toys.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>What Type of Dog Toy Should You Choose?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What do the various toys do for your dog, in helping them to develop their skills? Different types of toys can provide mental stimulation and exercise.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Toys can be used to teach commands to your dog. And for your dog, although they may be learning, toys are just plain fun.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Soft toys<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A nice stuffed, soft, and fluffy toy can comfort your dog. A dog will often adopt a certain one as their favorite and tote it wherever they go.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don\u2019t ever use a soft human toy for your pooch. Those toys could be harmful to your pet if they are allowed to play with them.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The cotton and polyester in human toys can block the digestive tract of your dog.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Purchase soft toys that are made specifically for animals when choosing a soft toy for your pet.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Chew Toys<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/topdoghub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Dog-Toys-MAde-in-USA-3.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-3695 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/topdoghub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Dog-Toys-MAde-in-USA-3-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"648\" height=\"432\" srcset=\"https:\/\/topdoghub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Dog-Toys-MAde-in-USA-3-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/topdoghub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Dog-Toys-MAde-in-USA-3-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/topdoghub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Dog-Toys-MAde-in-USA-3-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/topdoghub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Dog-Toys-MAde-in-USA-3.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 648px) 100vw, 648px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These toys are especially helpful for puppies that are teething. They help with the development of their teeth.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For older dogs, they help to strengthen their face and neck muscles.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dogs also seem to have an innate desire to chew, and toys that provide the opportunity will save your furniture and other household objects from being destroyed.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Balls:\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/topdoghub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Dog-Toys-made-in-USA-2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-3696\" src=\"https:\/\/topdoghub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Dog-Toys-made-in-USA-2-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"648\" height=\"432\" srcset=\"https:\/\/topdoghub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Dog-Toys-made-in-USA-2-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/topdoghub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Dog-Toys-made-in-USA-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/topdoghub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Dog-Toys-made-in-USA-2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/topdoghub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Dog-Toys-made-in-USA-2.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 648px) 100vw, 648px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We seem to naturally associate balls and dogs as they love them so much!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Playing fetch with a ball can help your dog develop his motor skills and provide valuable exercise.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Learning to retrieve is a good skill for a dog to learn while still a puppy.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Interactive toys:\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These toys can help with your dog\u2019s mental stimulation.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If the toy has a squeaker, it can teach your dog cause and effect; if they squeeze the toy, it will make a sound.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The hard toys that have a cavity for treats and food, like the Kong, can provide your dog with the opportunity to learn how to work towards a goal.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Getting all of the treats out of the toy can entertain them and be a fun activity with rewards all along the way.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When choosing a toy for your dog, do not ever give them toys that are made for humans.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are too many items that could be dangerous for your dog.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Strings, ribbons, the eyes on stuffed animals, and bows could all be items that your dog could choke on with a toy made for humans.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Even toys made for dogs can pose a problem if your dog is an aggressive chewer.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>A Booming Business<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/topdoghub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/chew-toys.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-3697 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/topdoghub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/chew-toys-1024x684.jpg\" alt=\"Dog Toys\" width=\"648\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/topdoghub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/chew-toys-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/topdoghub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/chew-toys-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/topdoghub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/chew-toys-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/topdoghub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/chew-toys.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 648px) 100vw, 648px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The average American pet owner spends almost $127 a month on pet food, medicine, and toys.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In 2017, pet owners as a whole spent almost 69 Billion dollars on pets and their supplies.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We love our little beasties to a great extent and strive to keep them happy and healthy. Toys are one of the ways that we do so.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As is wise, supervise your dogs with any new toy and toss out any toys that become ragged or have loose parts that might pose a choking hazard.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As a pet owner, you will continue to provide for the best interests of your beloved pooch and bring home the toys that make them happy.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In our world today, if you have a dog as a pet, you also have toys for that dog to play with.\u00a0 They just go together, dogs and toys, and you wouldn\u2019t think otherwise. Your dog even has his favorite \u201cbaby\u201d to carry around.\u00a0 The majority of pet owners have a bed for their dog &#8230; <a href=\"https:\/\/topdoghub.com\/5-best-dog-toys-made-in-the-usa\/\" class=\"more-link\">Read More<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> &#8220;5 Super Fun Dog Toys Made in The USA&#8221;<\/span> &raquo;<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":10,"featured_media":3690,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[5],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/topdoghub.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3689"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/topdoghub.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/topdoghub.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/topdoghub.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/10"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/topdoghub.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3689"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/topdoghub.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3689\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":5137,"href":"https:\/\/topdoghub.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3689\/revisions\/5137"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/topdoghub.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/3690"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/topdoghub.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3689"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/topdoghub.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=3689"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/topdoghub.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=3689"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}