If you’re lucky enough to own a Siberian husky, you’ll know just how much stimulation they need.
Thankfully, the best chew toys for huskies can satisfy both their mental and physical energy. And stop them from chewing on your shoes!
It’s not enough, however, to just buy any old cheap toy for them to play with, as they’ll have them shredded into pieces and looking for their next plaything before you know it.
If you want something that will last, you need the durable toys specifically designed for power chewers.
Your best bet is to invest in a high quality toy that possesses the following characteristics:
- Durable — you want it to last for months, not minutes.
- Safe — if your husky does accidentally swallow some of the toy, it should be non-toxic and safe to ingest.
- Fun — some huskies love simple tennis balls while others prefer the mental stimulation of a rope tug toy. Find out what works best for your dog!
In this guide, we’ll show you our top picks – the best husky chew toys on the market today.
The 5 Best Chew Toys For Huskies
Let’s get stuck in with our top 5 picks for power chewers!
KONG Extreme Dog Toy
KONG are one of, if not the, most famous names in durable chew toys for dogs. Their hard rubber contraptions are adored by all dogs, from huskies to labs to pitbulls and other equally aggressive chewers.
This is the Extreme version of their best selling KONG Classic, and is ideal for power chewers. So incredibly durable, it’s actually used by drug-enforcement dogs and the military K9 teams for training. It can be stuffed with treats for the ultimate mental and physical engagement.
Pros
- Ultra-strong and ultra-durable: probably the closest thing to ‘indestructible’ on the market
- Can be stuffed with treats
- Has an unpredictable bounce so your husky will need to engage his mind and body to successfully control it
- Made in the USA
- Available in sizes from small to XX-large
Cons
- Have a pungent hard rubber smell when first purchased
- Size up if your husky is a particularly hard chewer
Goughnuts Indestructible Chew Toy MAXX Power Stick
This is the first of the chew toys we’ve reviewed to tout that overused ‘indestructible’ label. While that may or may not be true, Goughnuts do guarantee to replace the toy if your dog can chew through to the inner red layer — so that’s pretty close to indestructible!
They have a variety of products on the market for heavy chewers and this is their Maxx Stick, which measures almost 12 inches long and over 2 inches in diameter — a great size for growing huskies!
Pros
- Seriously tough and durable: they guarantee to replace it if your dog chews through the outer black wear layer to the red indication layer within
- Huge — perfect for big dogs
- Made in the USA
- Floats in water
Cons
- Smells of pungent rubber upon purchase
Goughnuts — Indestructible Chew Toy MAXX
Goughnuts again make another incredibly tough, ‘indestructible’ chew toy.
This is really the toughest and most durable chew toy for dogs on the market, made of natural black rubber and intended for use only by the strongest of power chewers. Huskies, Labs, Pitbulls — line up!
Pros
- Patented safety indicator — when your dog is chewing on the black material, it means ‘Go Nuts’, but if they chew down to the red layer, it means ‘stop’
- If your dog does chew down to the red, send it to Goughnuts and they’ll ship you a brand new one
- Very large and very strong
- Made of natural rubber
Cons
- Only suitable for very powerful chewers
- A little smelly upon delivery
Mammoth Flossy Chews Cottonblend Rope Tug
If the husky in your life is partial to a game or two of tug-of-war, then this Mammoth Flossy Chews toy should be on your purchase radar. Not only is it a safe and interactive toy, it’s also incredibly fun — and incredibly long, at a minimum of 36 inches and a maximum of 72.
The bright colors make this the perfect toy to take to the park and play with — who will win, you or your husky?
Pros
- Safe to play with; the cottonblend rope fibers will floss your dog’s teeth and pass through easily
- Very long (either 36 or 72 inches) so perfect for large dogs
- Durable as it’s a 5 rope blend
- Brightly colored
- Not too hard that it could cause dental problems
- Fun for your pup to carry around in their mouth
Cons
- Sheds fibers relatively easily — you may need to vacuum after using it inside!
- You can’t choose the color scheme
StarMark Treat Dispensing Chew Ball
This is another treat dispensing chew toy, much like the KONG at #1, but it’s shaped like a ball. This could be great for huskies that love playing ball or chewing on tennis balls.
It’s incredible durable, safe to use and easy to wash. Much better than your average tennis ball!
Pros
- Dispenses treats and kibble
- It rolls, bounces and floats
- Rubber formulation is very strong and long-lasting
- Very safe: contains no latex, vinyl or phthalates
- Brightly colored so easy to spot out and about
- Comes in medium and large sizes
Cons
- Not tough enough for the most powerful of aggressive chewers
- Can be difficult to fill with treats
Other Tough Chew Toys To Consider
While the above toys are undoubtedly the all-round best chew toys for huskies, there are a few others on the market that are worthy of an honorable mention.
These toys are just as safe, durable and fun — but might be better suited to an average chewer rather than a total powerhouse!
West Paw Design Hurley Tough Dog Chew
US/CA only.
West Paw are another brand celebrated for their ultra-tough chew toys for dogs, and this is their large bone-style chew, made of Zogoflex.
They’re not quite as tough as the KONG extreme above, but still put up a good fight against a power-chewing husky. This is a great toy to choose if you have an average-chewing pup who likes to carry around bones. You can’t stuff it with treats like the wobbling KONGs.
Pros:
- Tough and durable, made from high-quality Zogoflex
- Flexible enough for your dog to really engage with chewing it
- Safe and non-toxic
- Made in the USA
- Dishwasher safe
- Brightly colored so easy to spot if playing Fetch outside
- Floats in water
Cons:
- Not strong enough to withstand the heaviest of chewers
- Often out of stock!
Benebone Bacon Flavored Wishbone Chew Toy
While it doesn’t look like a normal chew toy, this Wishbone chew is incredibly popular with husky owners as it’s both delicious and long-lasting. It’s not designed to be eaten — despite its wishbone shape — and should please your dog for hours and hours.
It’s the best-selling dog chew toy on Amazon with over 2,000 reviews.
Pros
- Made with super strong nylon
- Contains deep grooves that allow your dog to really get in there and chew!
- 100% bacon flavor that smells and tastes great
- Patented ergonomic design making it easy to chew
- Made in the USA
Cons
- Not strong enough for dogs over 70 lbs
Kong Classic Dog Toy
Unlike the Extreme Kong toy at #1 in our list which is designed for power chewers, the Kong Classic is best for large dogs that are reasonably heavy chewers.
It’s a low-cost and highly popular toy and is recommended by vets all around the world.
Pros
- Available from size XS all the way up to XX Large
- Tough and durable, made of puncture-resistant rubber
- You can stuff it with treats and kibble
- Made in the USA
- It has an unpredictable bounce and wobble that stimulates your pup mentally and physically
Cons
- Doesn’t float so you can’t play with it near water
- You might need to upgrade to a Kong Extreme if your husky is a power chewer
Jolly Pets Teaser Ball
Jolly Pets products were initially intended for horses but dog owners with power chewing pups soon found out about them and co-opted them for themselves!
This product is both durable and fun — what more could your husky want?
Pros
- Ball within a ball design to mentally and physically engage your dog
- Available in 5 sizes and 3 different colors
- Made of hard plastic to withstand heavy chewing
- Unpredictable roll and wobble to keep your dog entertained
- Floats in water
- Made in the USA
Cons
- Only strong enough for dogs up to 80 lbs
- Always supervise play with this toy as some dogs like to fling it around, which could cause injury
The Best Materials for Husky Chew Toys
Hard rubber is definitely the best material for dogs that really love to chew on their toys. It’s incredibly durable and, if you buy from a reputable company, should be non-toxic and safe to have in their mouths.
There is a fine line between durable and too hard, however — the toy shouldn’t be so hard that it breaks your pup’s teeth!
Cotton rope toys are also highly durable and safe to play with, popular as dog tug toys — they’re often used for games of tug of war.
See more: the best husky games
It’s no problem if any of the cotton strands do come away from the toy and are eaten by your husky as they’ll work to floss their teeth and are easily passed through the canine digestive system.
The Myth of the Indestructible Toy
Many toys tout themselves as ‘indestructible’ but very, very rarely is this true.
The same can be said for indestructible dog beds!
(There’s always a husky ready to say, “Hold my beer…”)
While some hard rubber toys may be very durable and last for years for one dog, another dog could wear it down within four months. Even the very best brands are guilty of this misleading branding, so do be aware of this when you’re buying.
As it’s practically impossible to buy an indestructible chew toy for your husky, the best action you can take is simply to resolve to always supervise your dog while they’re playing with their chew toy. That way, you can instantly spot choking hazards and remove the toy as soon as you see it starting to wear.
Materials to Avoid
Some materials simply cannot withstand the gnashing jaws of a husky on a mission. Soft fabrics like plush and stuffed toys, vinyl and latex toys are simply not durable enough to last for any serious length of time with a hard-chewing dog.
Not only are they dangerous to swallow, but they often house a squeaker component. If your pup manages to chew through the material and unearth this squeaker, you’re looking at a very real and dangerous choking hazard. Just avoid these cheaper materials.
An Investment Over a Quick Fix
You may be thinking that it’s all very well opting for high quality materials over cheaper and less durable toys, but isn’t that going to cost a lot more? The answer is, well, yes — high quality always costs more than low quality.
You should view the purchase of a premium chew toy as an investment.
Sure, the initial outlay may be a little more than you would normally pay, but you’ll save plenty of money in the long run as you won’t be replacing cheap toys every week or month like you were doing before.
And there you have it — the most durable chew toys for huskies!
Which is your favorite?