Jason Morgan 
If you don’t wish your furniture, clothes, shoes and shoestrings to be torn apart; you will buy your Doberman loads of toys to chew on.
BENEFITS OF TOYS
- Staying mentally stimulated and preoccupied,
- Cleaning tartar build-up in their mouths and
- Reliving stress.
But you can’t just buy any toy from the market and give it to your Doberman, because they have very strong jaws and biting power.
Hers’s a list of the 5 best toys available in order of ranking for your beloved Doberman.
1. Chuckit! Ultra Ball
Rating: 4.8/5
Price: $4.63 to $9.16
Product Description:
- This ball is designed to have higher bounces, squeaky fun sounds, buoyancy and light weight.
- It has textured surface and thick rubber core, so that even though it’s soft to chew but can still face aggressive chewers like Doberman.
- It can be combined with Chuckit! Ball launcher and thus helps you ease on the throwing.
- It is available in three sizes i.e. Medium (2.5 inches), XLarge (3.5 inches) and XXLarge (4 inches).
- For Doberman, XLarge (3.5 inches) is perfect.
Pros:
- It’s lightweight and yet super bouncy.
- It has buoyancy, so can be used at lakes or water bodies.
- It has strong rubber core, so that it can withstand the Jaws of the Doberman.
Cons:
- It’s costlier than a tennis ball.
Price:
- Medium (2.5 inches) comes in two variants i.e. 1-ball pack for $4.95 and 2-ball pack for $4.63.
- XLarge (3.5 inches) comes in 1-ball pack for $8.85.
- XXLarge (4 inches) comes in 1-ball pack for $9.16.
Average Customer Rating:
- It has been rated 4.8/5 and has 7,528 customer ratings.
2. Petstages Dogwood Wooden Dog Chew Toy
Rating: 4.4/5
Price: $5.54 to $11.59
Product Description:
- \Having taste and texture of natural wood, this BBQ flavour chew toy satiates your dog’s chewing needs.
- This toy leads to lesser chewing mess compared to a real wooden stick.
- This chewable toy can also work as throw and retrieve wooden stick, when playing outdoors.
- It comes in 4 sizes, depending upon the size of your dog’s teeth.
- It is available in two flavour Mesquite and Original.
- For a Doberman, one should opt for LG size.
Pros:
- It is lead and phthalate free.
- Unlike actual wood, it is splinter free.
- It resonates like a wood in your dog’s brain and keeps them occupied.
Cons:
- By using this, you are taking away the simple pleasure of a Dog chewing a wooden stick.
- A wooden stick doesn’t cost a penny.
Price:
- Mesquite flavour (LG size) variant costs $11.59.
- Original flavour (LG size) variant costs $5.54.
Average Customer Rating:
- It has been rated 4.4/5 and has 3,364 customer ratings.
3. West Paw Zogoflex Qwizl Interactive Treat
Rating: 4.4/5
Price: $15.95 to $19.95
Product Description:
- You just put your Doberman’s favourite treat inside and when he/she learns to squeeze and twist is right, then they will be rewarded by their favourite treat.
- It comes in three colours i.e. Tangerine, Aqua Blue and Granny Smith.
- It comes in two sizes i.e. Small and Large (recommended for Doberman).
- It extends the life of expensive treats.
- It is mentally stimulating toy puzzle and keeps your Dobermans entertained.
Pros:
- It is 100% guaranteed against dog damage by the manufacturers.
- It keeps your Doberman busy, intrigued and stimulated.
Cons:
- It can only be used as a puzzle treat dispensing toy, when there’s no treat; it is no fun for the dog.
- If the Dog is not able to extract the treats, he/she will be disappointed.
Price:
- Small variant costs $15.95.
- Large variant (recommended for Dobermans) costs $19.95.
Average Customer Rating:
- It has been rated 4.4/5 and has 1,504 customer ratings.
4. KONG – Extreme Goodie Bone
Rating: 4.3/5
Price: $11.99 to $16.99
Product Description:
- The natural KONG Extreme black rubber is durable and tough, apt for strong chewing dogs.
- This Goodie Bone becomes more rewarding when it is stuffed with KONG easy treats or snacks.
- The patented Goodie Gripper holes are ideal for stuffing challenges and keeps Dobermans mentally stimulated and occupied.
- There are two variants i.e. Large (for dogs’ sized 30-65 lbs or 13-30 kgs) and Medium (for dogs’ sized 15-35 lbs or 7-16 kgs).
Pros:
- It is durable and strong bone, made of rubber.
- It comes with Goodie Grippers, which is an amazing surprise and challenge for the dogs.
Cons:
- It is costlier than normal rubber bones.
- If the dog is not able to free the treat or snack, then it would become frustrating.
Price:
- Medium variant is for $11.99.
- Large variant is for $16.99.
Average Customer Rating:
- It has been rated 4.3/5 and has been rated by 2,909 customers.
See Also: How to Tell if your Doberman Loves you?
5. KONG – Flyer
Rating: 4/5
Price: $10.99 to $14.99
Product Description:
- Durable KONG Rubber makes it softer and safer to catch.
- It supports healthy exercise and the instincts of the dog to play.
- It is available in two colours i.e. Black and Red.
- It is available in two sizes i.e. Small and Large.
Pros:
- It is made of special rubber, which is durable yet softer to get hold of, while catching.
- It is not made of plastic or any other brittle material, which can break off and then ingested.
Cons:
- It is not that durable and thus should only be given to the dog to play with, when under supervision.
- It is costlier than other frisbees.
Price:
- Red coloured comes in two variants Small and Large both cost $10.99.
- Black coloured comes in Large variant and costs $14.90.
Average Customer Rating:
- It has been rated 4/5 and has 5,209 customer ratings.
OBJECTS THAT MUST NOT BE USED AS TOYS
Along with the list of these toys, you must know; what cannot be given as toys to your beloved Doberman:
- Tennis Ball: Because they will snap it in two, due to their powerful jaws.
- Old Socks: Because they will swallow it and that will cause intestinal issues. Also, it teaches them that playing with socks is okay.
- String/Rope: They will put out the strings or ropes and then swallow them. This will lead to intestinal blockages.
- Raw Hides: This can get stuck in their mouth or neck.
Last but not the least, what if after procuring all these toys; your Doberman still attacks your furniture and other house things.
- You need to give clear instructions to him/her, mentioning “NO” in a high pitch and then directing them to their toys, which they can chew.
- If they still do not understand try to bring in your Vet and he/she will be able to figure why your Doberman likes that furniture so much.
Therefore, you need to keep in mind following things:
- Toys need to be strong, flexible and durable.
- Toys need to big enough to fit into the back of their mouth.
- Toys that can break apart must only be given to them, while you’re present.
- Toys (which will be left with them, when not being supervised) need to extra durable.
- Rope toys should be avoided, unless stated otherwise by your Vet; as the rope threads break apart and can be swallowed, leading to intestinal blockage issues.
Now, after making aware of all the basic things; lets get down to business and tell you about best toys that you can buy from Amazon.com.
