The materials for making dog toys are rich and varied, and the common ones are as follows:
Natural material
- Wood: such as non-toxic hardwood, such as oak, maple, etc., can be processed into simple toys such as bite sticks, texture and texture can give the dog a different chewing experience, and relatively environmentally safe, but pay attention to avoid wood thorns to harm the dog.
- Natural fibers: including cotton rope, hemp rope, etc., commonly used to make pull toys, such as knot toys. They are soft and have a certain toughness, the dog is not easy to damage the teeth and mouth when pulling and chewing, and the natural fiber material is relatively safe and not easy to cause allergies.
- Bones and antlers: After processing, cow bones, sheep bones, etc., can become chew toys for dogs, which can meet the dog's nature of chewing and help clean teeth. Antlers are also a natural chew toy, which is hard and more bite resistant, and also contains some minerals that are good for dog health.
Plastics and rubber
- Plastic: With good plasticity, it can be made into toys of various shapes and functions, such as frisbee, hidden food toys, etc. Some high-quality plastic toys are also waterproof, wear-resistant, easy to clean, and can provide a variety of play experiences for dogs.
- Rubber: Soft and elastic material, such as rubber balls, rubber bones, etc., is a common dog toy material. Rubber toys can provide appropriate resistance during chewing and playing, helping to exercise your dog's bite force, while their elasticity can also make chasing and playing more fun for your dog. In addition, rubber toys are usually more durable and can withstand dog biting and scratching.
- Plush and fabric
- Plush fabric: soft and comfortable, commonly used to make plush toys, such as plush bears, small rabbits and so on. Plush toys can bring warmth and security to dogs, meet their needs of snuggling and cuddling, and are suitable as companion toys for dogs.
- Canvas or denim: the texture is thicker, wear-resistant, often used to make pull toys and toy backpacks. These materials can withstand the dog's greater tension, is not easy to tear, and has good air permeability, even if the dog sweats during play, it can keep relatively dry.
Other materials
- Sound materials: such as small plastic horns, air bags, etc., are often installed inside the toy, the dog squeezes or bites the toy when it makes a sound, can attract the dog's attention, increase the fun of play, and stimulate the dog's desire to chase and play.
- Electronic components: Electronic components are used in some smart toys, such as toys with automatic rolling, light, sound and other functions. These electronic components can make the toy more interactive and interesting, satisfying the dog's curiosity and desire to explore.