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Make your pup feel extra special this festive season with a delightful dog toy. After all the comfort they've given us throughout the year, our dogs deserve a little gift this Christmas.
We've put together a whole collection of Christmas toys that your dog just won't be able to keep their paws off.
This year we've included several tough toys for the power chewers out there to enjoy beyond Boxing Day and some enrichment toys to help banish bog boredom.
After searching high and low, we've collated your go-to guide for the best Christmas dog toys for 2024. Hand picked by us and sure to get those tails wagging on Christmas Day🎄
Let the silly and squeaky season begin!
Our Picks of the Best Christmas Dog Toys 2024
1. Pet Hates Toys
Our Top Choice Dog Toy
Want to Make America Great Again... or Take a Bite Out of Boris? 🐶😂
Introducing the Pet Hates Toy range: the ultimate in satirical dog toys! A UK-based dog toy brand known for their humorous and satirical designs, they create unique toys featuring parodies of famous political figures and other public figures.
With a wide range of options, including Trump, Boris, Putin, Biden, Sunak or go royal with King Charles, Camilla ?
As well as being incredibly entertaining, they use durable materials, so their toys are built to last.
Crafted with durable polycotton fabric and reinforced seams, the inner squeakers are encased in an additional nylon pocket to make their late-afternoon chew on the political leader all the more satisfying!
Top Tip 👀 - Always monitor play and be aware that these toys won't be suitable if you have a power chewer
We loved putting their Trump dog toy through its paces and it was definitely the big talking point of the dog toy box. Treat your furry friend to a satirical chew this Christmas!
Available in two sizes.
2. Best Ground Chasing Toy
Boomer Ball
The Boomer Ball is a virtually indestructible dog ball that has been designed to entertain and stimulate your dog by encouraging them to push it with their paws and nose.
Essentially it's aimed at on-ground chasing rather than being carried in your dog's jaws, so it's really important that you select a size bigger than your dog can carry.
Stocked by the Company of Animals, the Boomer Ball is crafted from super-tough polyethylene, and designed to be exceptionally hard for your dog to puncture or rip it with their teeth..
If you're looking for a virtually indestructible dog ball, this is the perfect choice!
This super tough and durable toy will entertain your pooch for hours on end. Now available on Amazon in a choice of four sizes.
3. Roolo
Best Dog Treat Dispenser
This incredibly simple yet innovative toy, is designed with a unique, curved pyramid shape that rolls and wobbles unpredictably, mimicking the thrill of the hunt.
As it moves, the Roolo dispense treats or kibble, leaving a tempting trail for your dog to follow and rewarding them for their problem-solving skills.
Food-motivated pups? A treat-dispensing toy like the Roolo is the perfect way to satisfy their natural instincts and keep them mentally stimulated during playtime.
In testing, the first major surprise was the movement ! It's completely erratic and with one nudge of the nose or a paw, it tumbles and spins across the floor. The Roolo certainly won't be ignored by your dog as well as the movement, they will hear the treats shuffling inside.
Made from TPR which is incredibly durable, the Roolo is suitable for a wide range of breeds. However as with all dog toys, nothing is totally indestructible, so we'd always recommend monitoring their play.
You could even consider using the Roolo as a fun slow feeder at meal times for greedy guzzlers, making them work harder for their food. Plus it would make mealtimes fun for picky pups that don't like to eat from a traditional bowl.
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Looking for a Puzzle toy this Christmas but the Roolo isn't what you're looking for / Why not take a look at our popular review of the Best Dog Puzzle Toys for 2024.
4. Kong Holiday Wild Knots Bear
Best Soft Toy for Chewers
If you're looking for a toy for that chewer in your life, take a look at the Kong Wild Knot range.
Like the rest of the Kong wild Knot range, this soft yet durable bear is perfect for tug-of-war and playtime. It's designed with a hidden knotted rope skeleton that adds extra strength and durability.
We love the Kong Wild Knot range because they are soft but very, very tough. This bear is a soft and luxuriously cuddly festive toy but tough enough to stand up to some chewing.
Oh! and we should mention that the Wild Knots range also includes an internal squeaker to entice your pooch.
Dimensions - 18 x 30 cm
If your dog simply loves to destroy toys, you may also enjoy reading our popular article - Best Indestructible Dog Toys |
5. SportsPet High Bounce Balls
Best for Festive Fetch Games
For dogs who love endless hours of fetch, these Smoothie balls from Sportspet should fit the bill.
Sportspet make a range of balls the same size and weight as tennis balls. But that's where the similarities end !
These balls are designed specifically for dogs so they are extra durable, don't contain any felt and bounce really, really high !
This pack of three Smoothie Dog Balls are made with premium non-toxic rubber so safe for your dog to have hours of fun with.
Easy to spot amongst, mud, leaves and even snow. Did we mention that they float too!
Dimensions - diameter 6cm
6. Woodland Reindeer Toy
Best Value Soft Toy for Small Breeds
Another favourite from the very popular Petface festive range. How about a super sweet Christmas reindeer dog toy?
Lightweight and soft, it's perfect for small dogs and puppies to play with and carry around.
This festive cord toy is ideal as a snuggle companion or as part of training to develop play skills in puppies. A great value and super cute squeaky cord toy.
Petface also stock other festive toys for dogs including a polar bear, star and turkey
Dimensions - Height 20cm
7. Automatic Ball Launcher
Best Indoors/Outdoors Toy
It's fair to say that we had so much fun reviewing the Automatic Ball Launcher from PetSafe.
You can opt to use it in your garden or the house thanks to the 9 distance and 6 ball angle settings. We love the flexibility this offers and can see how much fun it will be indoors during those cold and wet Winter days.
It's worth mentioning that it has motion and safety features built in so won't launch a ball if it senses your dog or you in front of the Ball Launcher.
As you can see from the video, we were dropping the tennis balls into the slot, but with a little patience we're sure that most dogs could be trained to drop the ball back in themselves.
It comes with two tennis balls so you're ready to go, and you can choose mains power or add some batteries which we did for more flexibility in the garden.
Anything else you need to know ? It does make a noise when launching the ball. If you have a more anxious dog, we'd suggest some reassurance and rewards to get them accustomed to the sound.
If you simply love a gadget, browse through our articles on the latest Dog Tech
8. Pawlity Street -Dogsy
Best Fun Soft Toy
Treat your pup to their very own box of chocolates ! This Pawlity Street soft toy from Dogsy really makes us smile.
Inspired by a traditional Christmas chocolates, this yummy looking dog toy is a great value festive gift.
Not the largest of dog toys to make our top 10 it would be more suitable for smaller dogs and puppies.
Made with super soft material, it not only makes a great comforter,
Dogsy offer a wide range of great value, super cute dog toys including this exclusive Pawlity Street dog toy. We absolutely love their funny, parody collection which includes Toblebone, Nandogs, Puppuccino.
All their plush toys are high quality, durable and super soft, but we wouldn't recommend these toys if you have a aggressive chewer.
9. Innovative Enrichment Dog Toy
Rylo - Paws in Earnest
Durable treat dispensers are a super simple, cheap yet innovative idea to keep your dog entertained. Acting as the perfect boredom buster, they are principally designed to fill with your dog’s favourite treat or food.
Rylo from UK brand Paws in Earnest, is a unique shape which challenges your dog to navigate and retrieve their treats. It encourages problem-solving and promotes cognitive development.
Super versatile, you can fill the Rylo with a variety of goodies, from kibble and wet food to pigs in blankets, the odd slice of turkey and some Christmas veggies
Made from durable natural rubber, Rylo is built to last and withstand your dog's enthusiastic play.
In testing, we found that the Rylo's cleverly designed compartments made it challenging for our dogs to reach the last bits of treats, extending playtime and keeping them engaged for longer.
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10. Reindeer Squeaky Dog Toy
Best budget friendly dog toy
Treat your dog to a fun gift this Christmas with a super squeaky reindeer.
From Petopedia this cute Christmas dog toy is available in three colours or you could choose a penguin. The addition of a squeaker will entice them and keep them entertained for hours.
Made from latex, whilst durable be aware that it won't be completely indestructible.
Dimensions - Height 29cm
We have two other Christmas Guides - Christmas Gifts for Dogs and Christmas Advent Calendars & Treats.
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🎄 Thank you for dropping by and taking a look at our Guide to Christmas Dog Toys 2024 🎄
