Large Dog Toys
A very common mistake that many dog owners make is that they purchase toys that simply are too small or are too large for their particular dog. In the case of larger dogs, many will buy toys that are too small, meaning they can actually be eaten by their dog. This can lead to choking situations, intestinal blockages, or even constipation.
So, how do you know if your choice of a large dog toy is the correct one? It’s really quite simple. Take a few moments to read the packaging or ask the clerk at your local pet store before you buy one. Most of the reputable companies have the same toy in multiple sizes, so there really is no reason why you can’t buy a toy that is just the right size for your particular breed of dog.
Some of the large breed toys that are safe and that will provide hours of fun include:
Air Kong Squeaker Fetch Stick
This is one of those toys that my dog goes crazy over. Not only does he love to run and play fetch, no matter how hard he tries, he simply can’t chew through this toy to get at the squeaker. This toy is made from tennis ball material, just like the smaller units, but this larger one has the added benefit of a squeaker inside. An added benefit is that it floats.
Air Kong toys are made of natural rubber with a polyester felt fabric cover. All materials are non-toxic and safe for your dog.
Large is approximately 11″ long and at this size is recommended for the following breeds:
The Air Kong Squeaker Fetch Stick is now available on sale at Amazon.
Akita
Alaskan Malamute
Anatolian Shepherd Dog
Bernese Mountain Dog
Black and Tan Coonhound
Black Russian Terrier
Bloodhound
Borzoi
Bouvier Des Flandres
Briard
Bullmastiff
Chesapeake Bay Retriever
Clumber Spaniel
Curly-Coated Retriever
Doberman Pinscher
German Shepherd Dog
Great Dane
Great Pyrenees
Greater Swiss Mountain Dog
Irish Wolfhound
Komondor
Kuvasz
Mastiff
Neopolitan Mastiff
Newfoundland
Old English Sheepdog
Otterhound
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Rottweiler
Saint Bernard
Schnauzer, Giant
Scottish Deer
Kong Stuff A Ball Large Dog Toys
Here is yet another great toy from Kong! This toy will help keep your dog busy for very long periods of time once you fill it with his favorite kibble. We’ll fill it up with his dog food and he loves it. We simply cut back on his food at breakfast or dinner time so that he doesn’t balloon up into a sausage looking dog.
Not only does this toy keep you dog busy, it also has dental ridges that effectively clean his or her teeth or gums. Kong has pretty much thought of everything because you can purchase toothpaste they’ve developed and put it inside the grooves of this toy for an extra solid cleaning.
This Kong dog toy is for larger dogs, but there are smaller versions of it. The large size is recommended for these breeds:
Alaskan Malamute
Black and Tan Coonhound
Borzoi
Bouvier Des Flandres
Chesapeake Bay Retriever
Clumber Spaniel
Curly-Coated Retriever
Doberman Pinscher
German Shepherd Dog
Old English Sheepdog
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Schnauzer, Giant