"Indestructible" rubber chews
Do they live up to the label against a power chewer?
We let dogs destroy toys so you don't waste money on them.
Every toy here goes through supervised chew trials with real dogs. We time it, tear it down, and tell you which ones are worth buying.
The Destructo-Meter
Tell us how your dog plays. We'll point you to the toy materials that survive that kind of dog, and the ones that won't make it to dinner.
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How a toy gets tested
- 1
Intake
We weigh it, measure it, and note the materials and seams before any dog sees it.
- 2
Playtime
Real dogs play with it the way they normally would, always supervised.
- 3
Chew trial
We time how long it holds up and stop the moment it becomes a choking risk.
- 4
Teardown
We inspect what failed: the seams, the squeaker, the stuffing, the rubber.
- 5
Verdict
A Destructo-Meter rating for each chew style, and whether it's worth the price.
On the bench
The categories our test dogs are working through first. Full results go up here as each trial wraps.
Rope and tug toys
Which ones fray into swallowable strings, and which hold together.
"Tough" plush toys
Reinforced seams and chew guards, put to a squeaker hunter.
Puzzle and treat toys
How long they keep a smart dog busy, and how fast they get solved.
Volunteer your dog for science
Got a dog who destroys everything? We're recruiting test subjects. Send us your dog's name, breed, and chew style, and they might get a box of toys to put through a trial.
The lab shop is opening soon
Gear for dogs with a research career, and for the humans who clean up after them.
Lab-issue bandana
For dogs on active research duty.
Human lab coat tee
Certified Dog Toy Researcher, unpaid.
Specimen jar mug
Holds coffee. Does not hold squeakers.