Toys

KONG

Price: $6.99-$26.49 (depending on size and types)

Available at: Petsmart, Feeders Supply, Pet Supermarket, Incredipet, Bluegrass Barkery

Pros: durable, freezable, comes in a variety of sizes and shapes, available at almost every pet store, comes in a puppy, regular, and durable types

Cons: less color selection

Perfect toy for dogs that are: teething, bored, crate training, hungry

Tux by West Paw Design

Price: $16.50

Available at: Incredipet, Bluegrass Barkery

Pros: can be used as a Kong, floats, dishwasher safe, freezable, available in a variety of colors, durable, comes in an indestructible form (black), made of recyclable material

Cons: does not hold as much stuffing as a Kong, more expensive than Kong, one size, shape, and texture only, not available at many pet stores

Perfect for dogs that are:  teething, bored, crate training, hungry