10 of the Best KONG Dog Toys That Offer Unlimited Entertainment for Your Pooch

As dog parents, we work hard to make sure our pups are living their best lives. Part of that comes with a routine filled with enrichment activities that include playtime, socialization, exercise, and mental stimulation. Without the appropriate balance of those four activities, dogs may put their minds and bodies to work engaging in some rather undesirable behaviors—like chewing on your favorite pair of shoes or licking themselves to no end—to resolve their boredom. But with a little redirection toward one of these KONG dog toys that play to dogs' instinctual needs, you can help your pooch activate their brain and their body so they're less inclined to chew, dig, or lick stuff they're not supposed to.

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KONG toys are a safe dog toy option designed to provide pooches with the physical and mental stimulation they need to thrive, as well as a strengthened bond with their humans. (Talk about a win-win!)

"KONG toys are a great enrichment toy option for dogs because the company offers a variety of choices to meet the needs of their dog's preferences," Joan Hunter Mayer, CBCC-KA, a California-based professional dog trainer and behavior consultant tells Daily Paws. "The toys come in a variety of sizes, shapes, style of enrichment design, chewing strength level, and age of the dog. Plus, they are easy to clean!"

With over 100 KONG dog toys to choose from, it's easy to get lost when shopping for one your dog will like the most. 

Mayer says pet parents should choose a KONG toy based on their dog's age, skill level, chewing strength, and size. "Some toys are too large for smaller dogs, and some dogs can destroy even the toughest toys available," he says. "It's best to supervise your pup to ensure they are safe while having fun and enjoying themselves." 

While you may have purchased a red KONG toy in the past because you thought the red would look nice with your decor, the brand says there's actually some rhyme and reason to the colors, shapes, and sizes of each type of toy based on the "chewing style" of the pooch in question.

The light pink and light blue KONGS are designed for teething puppies. These have the softest rubber of all the KONG toys and are designed for beginner and light chewers.

The KONG Classic is the red option that's designed for average chewers and most adult dogs. It has durable rubber, so if your adult dog isn't a toy-shredder, this is probably the best option for you.

Super chewers, this is for you! The KONG Extreme is the black option designed for the toughest of chewers and made with their most durable rubber.

For our sweet, white-faced pups, KONG Senior is the purple option that's made specifically for aging teeth and gums.

As far as sizing, KONG recommends the following: XS and small sizes for pups 5–20 pounds, medium size for 15–35 pounds, large size for dogs 30–65 pounds, XL size for dogs 60–90 pounds, and XXL size for dogs over 85 pounds. The company says when in doubt, size up for safety.

With that in mind, here are 10 options for Kong dog toys we think your canine companion will love.