Toys for a poodle pup?

[Sapphire-Light]

Hi I need toy suggestions for my future toy poodle puppy

What types of toys can be safe for him?

Nylabones and kongs are ok for him?

 

[Maura]

They make Nyla bones and Kongs in puppy sizes, which might still be too big. Chicken wings are better. Cut the wing at each joint and only give one piece (outside or in the crate). Chewing on real bones sets the teeth better than chewing on toys, an important consideration in a toy breed. This, of course, would mean you are feeding raw, but that's a good thing.

 

[Sapphire-Light]

Hi yes I'm going to try raw for him.

Are squishy toys, bully sticks and toys made of tenis ball material ,safe?

 

[Maura]

I think he'd be happy if you bought a 1/2 yard of thick fleece and cut it up into 4" squares. If you feel you MUST shop for him, yes, tennis ball material should be safe. You want things that are small enough for him to pick up and carry. If he likes to tear things apart, don't buy toys with a squeaker. Do you know what a bully stick is? If you are feeding raw, he doesn't need this.

 

[Sapphire-Light]

Thank you!

yes i know what a bully stick is, I was searching something for him to chew.

I'm in the university so the puppy is going to be alone in a crate for 3-4 hours daily.

So I was planing on leaving toys to prevent him getting bored.

I still don't know if he likes to tear things apart, but i will found out when I get him.

So I wanted to know how safe things are before leaving him alone with the toys.

 

[Maura]

3 - 4 hours isn't very long. If you exercise him before you leave, he'll chew on his toy for a bit, then go to sleep.

 

[Sapphire-Light]

Thanks! I'm going to try that.