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  5. 12 of Our Favorite Artisanal Dog Toys

12 of Our Favorite Artisanal Dog Toys

By Alexandra Churchill September 22, 2020
Each product we feature has been independently selected and reviewed by our editorial team. If you make a purchase using the links included, we may earn commission.
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Dogs love to play—shop the best of modern artisanal toys including interactive puzzles, soft plush animals, tennis balls, and more.

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A good toy does more than entertain your dog: It's also about bonding time with you. Whether it's designed for tossing, chewing, treat-finding, or a game of tug-of-war, toys are popular because they're interactive and encourage play. And this factors into your dog's mental health and level of stimulation. Ideally, you'll want a toy befitting your dog's size of breed—whether he's a larger-than-life working dog or a small dog living in a city apartment.

Any such dog toy is made better by local artisans. Look to some of our favorite brands for handmade appeal and a modern aesthetic. A plush stuffed animal that's luxuriously soft makes for an ideal cuddle buddy. A rope toy that's hand-tied and dyed using non-toxic vegetable dyes is safe, even beneficial, for Fido's dental health. And a tennis ball with an all-natural reinforced rubber core is ideal pitching a few throws while cheering "fetch!" These should be made of a durable material, otherwise they'll get ripped to shreds.

Of course, it's best if a dog toy is fun for the owner to play with, too. Designed toys that have very distinct, almost cartoon-y shape are as covetable for you as they are for Fido—think a stuffed can of "Lick Croix" or a boot your dog is actually allowed to chew; any of these things would make a human laugh when their dog is playing with it. In the market for such a find? Click through and shop, as here are a dozen of our favorites.

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Fetch-Worthy Tennis Balls

Wild One Tennis Balls
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These signature tennis balls come in a set of six and are made from pet-safe poly felt material, featuring a natural rubber core for extra bounce.

Shop Now: Wild One Tennis Ball, $10 for 6, wildone.com.

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Monkey Business

Mungo and Maud Pull My Leg Monkey Dog Toy
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From the London-based designers at Mungo & Maud, this charming plush animal is luxuriously soft with velcro-attached limbs and a hidden squeaky.

Shop Now: Mungo and Maud Pull My Leg Monkey Dog Toy, $37, us.mungoandmaud.com.

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Beautiful Bone

The Foggy Dog Valencia Natural Dog Squeaky Toy
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Treat your pup in style with this eco-friendly squeaky toy, handcrafted to be beautiful and durable—it features a pattern of lemons, oranges, and citrus blossoms designed by Rifle Paper Co. and screen-printed in Japan.

Shop Now: The Foggy Dog Valencia Natural Dog Squeaky Toy, $16, thefoggydog.com.

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Miniature Replica

English Hound Schnauzer Dog Toy
Credit: Courtesy of English Hound via Etsy

What could be more charming than a toy modeled after your own dog? These knit ones come in all breeds—dachshund, poodle, Italian greyhound, and this Schnauzer.

Shop Now: English Hound Schnauzer Dog Toy, $16.91, etsy.com.

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Roped In

Mystic Knotwork Monkey Fist Rope Dog Toy
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From one of our favorite American makers in Connecticut, these rope-covered tennis balls are ideal for your dog—throw it or tug it, your dog is sure to love it.

Shop Now: Mystic Knotwork Monkey Fist Rope Dog Toy, $20, mysticknotwork.com.

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Lick Croix

Haute Diggity Dog "Barkin' Berry" LickCroix
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If you love to crack open an ice-cold drink, offer your dog a similar "refreshment" from Haute Diggity Dog's Muttini collection. Choose your flavor: Barkling Water in Pamplemutt or Lickety Lime, or Barkin' Berry.

Shop Now: Haute Diggity Dog "Barkin' Berry" LickCroix, starting from $13, hautediggitydog.com.

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Quack-Quack

Jax & Bones Daisy the Duck Rope Toy
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This charming duck is hand-tied and dyed using non-toxic vegetable dyes. With every purchase of a Good Karma toy such as this one, Jax & Bones will donate 10 percent of the proceeds to rescue and animal welfare groups to help these animals find a forever home.

Shop Now: Jax & Bones Daisy the Duck Rope Toy, $16, jaxandbones.com.

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Hidden Treats

Up Dog Toys "The Odin" Treat Puzzle Toy
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This iconic toy is a bestseller for a reason: Tuck in a few treats and its modern, modular design lends itself well to rough-and-tumble play as your dog tries to knock them free.

Shop Now: Up Dog Toys "The Odin", $23, amazon.com.

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Puzzling Game

My Intelligent Pets puzzle game
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Dogs benefit, both mentally and physically, from interactive games—and they offer a creative alternative to good ol' fetch and tug of war. This wooden puzzle will give your dog a workout for both mind and body—and keep you entertained as you watch them play.

Shop Now: My Intelligent Pets "Dog's Flower" Game, $48, myintelligentpets.com.

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A Real Kicker

Tall Tails Natural Leather Boot Tug Toy
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Under normal circumstances, you would dissuade your dog from chewing on shoes. If you have a chewer at home, this toy just might spare your favorite pair. This boot is made with vegetable-tanned leather and reinforced layers of natural wool-felt stitched together with no glue, toxic, or artificial substances.

Shop Now: Tall Tails Natural Leather Boot Tug Toy, $17, talltailsdog.com.

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The Claw

Fable Falcon Toy
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Thanks to its unique claw-shaped design and multiple treat cavities, this toy promotes both interactive or independent quiet play. You can combine multiple toys together to create a whole new challenge, too.

Shop Now: Fable Pets Falcon Toy, $23, fablepets.com.

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Buzzing Bee

Harry Barker Honey Bee Canvas Dog Toy
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Who wouldn't want this bright buzzing toy? Complete with a sturdy canvas front and berber fleece backing, this friendly bee will make all the pups smile. Plus, you can feel good about your purchase: 10% of each sale of this toy is donated to The Honeybee Conservancy. Saving the bees will help save our planet.

Shop Now: Harry Barker Honey Bee Canvas Dog Toy, $14, harrybarker.com.

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