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Angelapk · 11-15-2007, 09:02 AM

I wasn't actually sure whether to put this here or in the "Toy" section.
There didn't seem to be any questions there. So, if by chance this should be there I apologize.
Anyhow...Niko loves to chew and when I say loves I mean LOVES to chew.
Thing is he only likes the "plush" or stuffed animal type toys. He won't go near anything laytex/vinyl/ rubber/etc...
I need some toys that can withstand his "chewing" Every week I'm having to replace toys I just purchased the week before...
Any suggestions on toys that might last a lil longer?
Angela

Morkie4 · 11-15-2007, 09:05 AM

Try some of the toys made by Amber lv........she does great work and has a variety of nice toys/colors........just read some of the reveiws she has received. My maltese do not like the latex/rubber either but my yorkie will play with anything as long as it makes a noise!!!!

LilDiddyBear · 11-15-2007, 09:06 AM

Diddy goes through plush toys too. I have been buying the TY Bow Wow Beanies for dogs and they seem to be holding up really well. They also have a crinkle noise that he loves.

JessicaRenee · 11-15-2007, 09:34 AM

Does he not like to chew on bones? Tucker loves his plush toys, but he also chews for hours on dingo bones or bully sticks. Just an idea...

Superstarkba · 11-15-2007, 09:35 AM

Have you given him any Petstage toys? They hold up pretty well. The only one I had a problem with was the red guy that has the bean bag in him, they managed to get it out.

Angelapk · 11-15-2007, 09:46 AM

I have done the nylabones...he devours those in about an hr!
He's just a lil chewer...and I like to be able to hand him something to chew on when he starts on me...cuz I'd rather not be the toy. LOL
I've just been so afraid as what's ok to give him and what's not.
Where can I find the bully sticks? and how long do they last?
I haven't tried the Petstage products...I'm about an hr away from the nearest Petco/Petsmart stores.
I'll order some of the toys from Amber...we'll see if maybe those will hold up better then these others I keep wasting my money on.

Angelapk · 11-15-2007, 09:48 AM

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Originally Posted by JessicaRenee

Does he not like to chew on bones? Tucker loves his plush toys, but he also chews for hours on dingo bones or bully sticks. Just an idea...

The Dingos make me nervous. He gets the one end off in no time and then I have to fight to get it from him..I don't want him to choke on em. They only last an hr with him too...
Anyone got a brontosauras bone he can gnaw on? rofl!

KathyinCali · 11-15-2007, 12:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Angelapk

I have done the nylabones...he devours those in about an hr!
He's just a lil chewer...and I like to be able to hand him something to chew on when he starts on me...cuz I'd rather not be the toy. LOL
I've just been so afraid as what's ok to give him and what's not.
Where can I find the bully sticks? and how long do they last?
I haven't tried the Petstage products...I'm about an hr away from the nearest Petco/Petsmart stores.
I'll order some of the toys from Amber...we'll see if maybe those will hold up better then these others I keep wasting my money on.

The Petstages are for the most part a rubber type material so if he only likes plush he may not go for it but I have to say they are the best teething toys I've ever found...
As far as plush, get him an AKC toy. You can find them at PetSmart, Petco, Target...Just google AKC toys. These were the only toy my German Shepherds couldn't destroy.

Angelapk · 11-15-2007, 12:23 PM

Thanks Kathy! I will find him some of those then!

JessicaRenee · 11-15-2007, 12:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Angelapk

I have done the nylabones...he devours those in about an hr!
He's just a lil chewer...and I like to be able to hand him something to chew on when he starts on me...cuz I'd rather not be the toy. LOL
I've just been so afraid as what's ok to give him and what's not.
Where can I find the bully sticks? and how long do they last?
I haven't tried the Petstage products...I'm about an hr away from the nearest Petco/Petsmart stores.
I'll order some of the toys from Amber...we'll see if maybe those will hold up better then these others I keep wasting my money on.

The bully sticks I ordered Tucker I got from a fellow YT'er from this thread: http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/sho...ht=bully+stick. They are perfect for him, but he's doesn't chew through things as fast as you are describing your little guy. I know there are other places on the web that sell different lengths of them. I *think* that Merrick Flossies are just bully sticks in a coil shape and I know those come in several different sizes.

I understand about being scared of the dingo bones. Tucker just likes to get the red stuff out and then he's done with them, so they are no real choking hazard for him, but I could see how they would be if he tried to eat the white part. He did get sort of choked on a rawhide stick so he doesn't get those anymore.

MIZBROWN · 11-15-2007, 12:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JessicaRenee

Does he not like to chew on bones? Tucker loves his plush toys, but he also chews for hours on dingo bones or bully sticks. Just an idea...

I too use dingo bones/bully sticks as well. My husband recently bought her a rawhide bone and she loves it... Good thing is that its very tough and it aint going nowhere

Angelapk · 11-15-2007, 12:42 PM

Thanks! I'll try the Bully sticks.
He gets the whole end of the dingos off...LOL

Yorkiekids · 11-15-2007, 12:46 PM

Mine play with the Zanies, but they don't last that long. They seem more interested in getting the squeaker out then playing with the toy.

JessicaRenee · 11-15-2007, 12:53 PM

Who would have thought such a little guy could be so ferocious! I have seen those extra large bones (like the length of my arm) at Wal-Mart that are intended for large breed dogs, but you may need to get your little man one...lol!

Yorkiekids · 11-15-2007, 01:11 PM

Mine play with the Zanies, but they don't last that long. They seem more interested in getting the squeaker out then playing with the toy.

11-15-2007, 09:02 AM	#1
Angelapk Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 70	Toys...question I wasn't actually sure whether to put this here or in the "Toy" section. There didn't seem to be any questions there. So, if by chance this should be there I apologize. Anyhow...Niko loves to chew and when I say loves I mean LOVES to chew. Thing is he only likes the "plush" or stuffed animal type toys. He won't go near anything laytex/vinyl/ rubber/etc... I need some toys that can withstand his "chewing" Every week I'm having to replace toys I just purchased the week before... Any suggestions on toys that might last a lil longer? Angela

11-15-2007, 09:05 AM	#2
Morkie4 Donating YT 4000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 4,549	Try some of the toys made by Amber lv........she does great work and has a variety of nice toys/colors........just read some of the reveiws she has received. My maltese do not like the latex/rubber either but my yorkie will play with anything as long as it makes a noise!!!! __________________ CAROL ~ Krissie ~ Toby ~ Brandy ~ Buffy Proud member of Maltesetalk and Yorkietalk

11-15-2007, 09:06 AM	#3
LilDiddyBear Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: PA Posts: 2,772	Diddy goes through plush toys too. I have been buying the TY Bow Wow Beanies for dogs and they seem to be holding up really well. They also have a crinkle noise that he loves. __________________ Amy Mom to Diddy Bear, Posh, and Pika

11-15-2007, 12:46 PM	#13
Yorkiekids Piper & Sebastian Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: florida Posts: 14,495	Mine play with the Zanies, but they don't last that long. They seem more interested in getting the squeaker out then playing with the toy. __________________ Susan, Piper ,Harley & Suiki

11-15-2007, 01:11 PM	#15
Yorkiekids Piper & Sebastian Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: florida Posts: 14,495	Mine play with the Zanies, but they don't last that long. They seem more interested in getting the squeaker out then playing with the toy. __________________ Susan, Piper ,Harley & Suiki

11-15-2007, 09:34 AM	#4
JessicaRenee Donating Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Williamsburg, KY Posts: 142	Does he not like to chew on bones? Tucker loves his plush toys, but he also chews for hours on dingo bones or bully sticks. Just an idea...

11-15-2007, 09:35 AM	#5
Superstarkba Aubrey's Mom Donating Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Georgia Posts: 9,369	Have you given him any Petstage toys? They hold up pretty well. The only one I had a problem with was the red guy that has the bean bag in him, they managed to get it out.

11-15-2007, 09:46 AM	#6
Angelapk Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 70	I have done the nylabones...he devours those in about an hr! He's just a lil chewer...and I like to be able to hand him something to chew on when he starts on me...cuz I'd rather not be the toy. LOL I've just been so afraid as what's ok to give him and what's not. Where can I find the bully sticks? and how long do they last? I haven't tried the Petstage products...I'm about an hr away from the nearest Petco/Petsmart stores. I'll order some of the toys from Amber...we'll see if maybe those will hold up better then these others I keep wasting my money on.

11-15-2007, 12:23 PM	#9
Angelapk Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 70	Thanks Kathy! I will find him some of those then!

11-15-2007, 12:42 PM	#12
Angelapk Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 70	Thanks! I'll try the Bully sticks. He gets the whole end of the dingos off...LOL

11-15-2007, 12:53 PM	#14
JessicaRenee Donating Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Williamsburg, KY Posts: 142	Who would have thought such a little guy could be so ferocious! I have seen those extra large bones (like the length of my arm) at Wal-Mart that are intended for large breed dogs, but you may need to get your little man one...lol!