Which Chew Toy Is Right for Your Dog?

By: Ian Fortey
Estimated Completion Time
5 min
Which Chew Toy Is Right for Your Dog?
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About This Quiz

They say necessity is the mother of invention, and that's truly the history of the chew toy. If you've observed wolves just having fun or wild dogs in their natural habitat, these creatures like to chew. Sometimes it'll be sticks, sometimes bones, sometimes the hapless carcass of their prey. Our domesticated friends never lost that instinct. Dogs need to chew; it's just what they do. And they'll chew on your furniture and your pillows and your shoes if they don't have the right outlet. Enter the chew toy!

From humble beginnings with sticks and ropes and rawhide to the remarkably advanced and quirky squeaky toys you can find at pet stores today, there's a massive industry of these things. Dogs need to work out that nervous energy, to alleviate stress and anxiety and to just do something, because they're not able to run free through the woods like their ancestors used to. They get that urge, and they need to work it out. If you want to save yourself the aggravation of the dog chewing on things you want to keep, you need to choose the chew for you. But which one will it be? Take the quiz and find out!

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Depends on the day.
I want to go for a good run.
I like to take it easy.
I'm happy to watch TV and share snacks with my dog.

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Is "work hard, play harder" a philosophy you can get behind?
Heck yeah!
Most of the time, yeah.
I tend to work harder than I play, but it sounds nice.
I'd rather just play.

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Some dogs love socializing at the dog park. Does your dog?
They love a crowd.
They prefer to stick with me.
How about just one dog friend?
They have to be in the right mood.

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Guide dog
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Some dogs are working dogs and just love to get things done. How's your work ethic?
I like to think I'm a hard worker.
I'm always on the go.
I work because I need to.
I'm watching the clock until quitting time every day.

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St. Bernard
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"Big dog" is a synonym for someone important. Are you a big dog?
Heck yeah!
I'm not a dog.
I'm more of a medium dog.
More of a little fish.

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Most people hate dogs getting hair on the furniture. Does your dog shed a lot?
Yeah, my dog does.
So much, I've given up on the dog hair.
Nope
Only if I don't bring them to the groomers.

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They say you should let sleeping dogs lie. But do you ever want to cuddle puppies forever?
Nah, I'd leave the puppy to sleep.
Don't wake the beast!
Yes, I'm crying!
Nah, who needs to?

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Is your bark worse than your bite?
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Nope
I'd say so.
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They say there are no bad dogs, just bad owners. Do you believe that?
Some people are good, some people are bad.
I think people are mostly good.
I think we start as a blank slate.
I have no idea.

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Dog party
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Dogs seem to love surprises. How about you?
Once in a while, sure.
Yes!
Well, fun ones.
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Depends on the situation ...
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I don't remember my dreams.
Never!
Once in a while, sure.
Oh yeah.

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I try to eat right but yeah, it doesn't always work.
I always watch what I eat.
I eat reasonably, I think.
I eat everything!

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I'd like to be acknowledged at least.
Heck yeah!
Sometimes!
No, I don't need that attention.

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Of course!
Not that I have seen.
If you're lucky.
I hope so!

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I click with some people and not others.
I sure do!
It takes me a while to warm up to people.
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It could go either way.
I always speak my mind.
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I usually keep my thoughts to myself.

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Of course!
Not really
I do what I can.
Sometimes

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Do you have any issues with your temper?
I get angry sometimes but I can control it.
It pops up now and then.
You have to really push me.
I don't even have a temper.

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Playing dog
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Are you the jealous type?
Only if someone gives me a reason to be.
Yes, I am.
Nah, I'm cool.
Maybe a little.

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Dog grad
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Not yet, but I'm working on it.
A few
Yes!
I don't have any big goals, really.

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Dog smile
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Do you feel like you have a good sense of humor?
I can get a little goofy sometimes.
Meh.
It's pretty good.
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Pets are pretty good at alleviating stress. How else do you handle stress?
I like snacks!
I get outside.
A good nap never hurt anyone.
I don't really feel stress.

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Sad dog
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No one likes being rejected. How do you deal with it?
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I love a good mystery!
I'm not super invested in mysteries unless they're super interesting.
It depends on my mood in the moment.
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Dog tail
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I never give up.
I'll try until I know I either can or can't succeed.
I have a bad habit of quitting.

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When it comes to eating, are you willing to try something totally new and weird?
Of course!
No thanks.
Well, nothing too weird.
Food is food, I'm in!

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We're close but I'm not dying for them or anything.
We're like family.
I'd do anything for my best friend.
I'm not even sure who I'd call my best friend.

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