After going through tons of toys, the one toy that has lasted the longest for Dublin was...wait for it....a wheel barrow tire bought at Walmart. This discovery happened only by chance as, after very little thought, my husband grabbed a wheel barrow tire of a shelf at Walmart and paired it with a rope to create a type of tug toy that he could both swing around and play chase with it. Although I was initially hesistant about whether A. our dog would destroy it and B. whether he would actually enjoy playing with it, surpisingly, Dublin both loved the toy and was able to play with it for a year until he completely demolished it.
This is definitely a toy you should invest in. All you have to do is check out the gardening section at your local Walmart; specifically look for a tire that is about 12 inches in diameter, and is one that does not come with the hub already attached. I'm not sure about the results of a tire smaller or bigger than that, as, if its too small your dog can chew through it, and if its too big your dog can't play with it. Also, make sure to get a tire that is not solid in the middle. In addition to the tire, you might want to look into getting a rope that you can tie around the tire. This creates a type of tug toy or teaser toy that you can use to play with your dog as well.
Conclusion: If you are in the market for a reliable doy toy, this is definitely the way to go. Its easily found at your local Wally world, and put together. This toy is worth the 20-25$ you will be spending on it. Try it out and let me know how it goes.
An owner's experience with different brands and types of large dog toys.
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