The Best Toys for Huskies & Their Unstoppable Energy

Huskies are such gorgeous dogs. With their pointy snouts and distinctive coloring, huskies always stand out from the pack of labs and doodles at your local dog park. 

I recall a neighbor in Upstate NY who had a pair of Siberian huskies. I could see them from my kitchen window as I washed dishes. They’d lay in the snow and occasionally make a break for it right through the invisible fence in search of livening up their Tuesday afternoon. This search for entertainment is right in line with an AKC description of husky pups as “escape artists.”   

Originally bred to pull sleds in the frozen tundra, huskies are working dogs at heart. They love the snow and they love pulling things.

Siberian huskies are fun companions for active households and experienced dog owners, who are always in search of playtime or a good run. 

As a husky owner, you may ask, which are the best types of toys for your smart husky to stay engaged and entertained?  

Choosing Dog Toys for Huskies 

When choosing toys for your husky, you’ll think about their age and temperament. Your husky puppy might be a more aggressive chewer than your senior dog, which means they may require different chew toys. A puppy is going to need more attention and exercise too. You want to choose high-quality, long-lasting dog toys no matter their age. Sure, there are Kong toys and Nylabones, but you can go beyond and find your dog’s next favorite toys here. 

Chew Toys 

For husky puppies or large dogs, these chew toys are safe on your dog’s teeth and provide hours of fun for your dog. 

Planet Dog Orbee-Tuff Planet Ball Treat-Dispensing Dog Toy

Rated as the “world’s best dog ball” by doggie experts, Planet Ball lives up to its name as a terrific rubber ball for your husky. It bounces! It rolls! You can fill it with treats! It comes in multiple sizes for different size mouths, and it stands up to aggressive chewers. 

Plus, as a durable rubber treat-dispensing chew toy, it’s bound to become a favorite toy of your husky. 

Outward Hound Invincibles Orange Gecko Plush Dog Toy

The Invincibles line isn’t your standard plush toy. Forget the classic 15-minute destruction and stuffing clean-up. Each Invincibles dog toy has multiple squeakers and rustling sounds inside to hold your dog’s interest. They’re more durable than other plush toys because they have double-stitched seams and a Dura-Tuff inner liner. The Invincibles come in a range of critters for your choosing. Choose from geckos in different colors to snakes and even holiday-themed chew toys.

For Husky Puppies: Petstages Cutie Chewies Hedgehog Dog Chew Toy

The Petstages Cutie Chewies Hedgehog is an adorable chew toy for your husky puppy. Designed for small dogs or puppies, the hedgehog is made with a durable and flexible material that supports your puppy’s dental hygiene by helping to clean your dog’s teeth. It also bounces and floats, so you don’t have to worry about losing it if you play near water. 

Fetch and Tug Toys for Huskies

Ropes-A-Go-Go Cow Interactive Plush Dog Tug Toy

These Ropes-A-Go-Go dog toys are rich with textures. A plush toy that includes corduroy and twisted rope on the outside and stuffed with three squeakers plus crumpled paper for your dog’s enjoyment. You can toss them for fetch or play tug-of-war with the ropes on either side. K9 Tuff technology uses reinforced stitching and durable backing to stand up to rough play. Choose from a cow or an alligator. Please note, these rope toys are meant for interactive play and are not chew toys. 

Planet Dog Orbee-Tuff Fetch Ball With Rope

The Orbee-Tuff Fetch Ball is a multiple ball dog toy in one. It’s a bouncy ball that’s easy to throw for rousing games of fetch. The rope allows you to play tug of war with your pup. You hold the rope, and the dog holds the ball. Bonus, the rope allows you to throw the ball without having to touch slobbery balls. 

Petstages Nubbiez Treat and Squeak Dog Ball

Dogs love the Petstages’ Nubbiez Treat & Squeak Ball. It bounces, squeaks, and has a nubby texture that dogs love to chew (and that makes crunchy sounds.) Plus, fill it with treats, and it becomes a treat-dispensing squeak toy that your dog will love. 

Outward Hound Squeaker Ballz

You know dogs love a classic tennis ball. This multi-pack comes in multi-sized balls made of top-quality rubber, so they’ll bounce all day. Brightly colored, they’re easy to spot in the grass (or under the couch.) Plus, they squeak, and dogs enjoy squeaky toys. With sizes from XS to Large, they fit your husky at all ages (the XS is meant for pups under 25 pounds.)

Interactive Puzzle Toys 

Nina Ottosson by Outward Hound Dog Smart Interactive Treat Puzzle

This beginner-level puzzle is a perfect starter for encouraging your husky to use his problem-solving skills. Just place your dog’s favorite treats or dog food under any or all of the nine “bones” and watch your pup discover the power of the paw and nose for getting to the good stuff! 

Easy to clean and made of pup-safe materials. The Nina Ottosson brand has puzzles up to level four to engage even the smartest husky. 

Planet Dog Orbee-Tuff Snoop Interactive Treat Dispensing Dog Toy 

If your husky gobbles up dinner, this treat-dispensing toy will help slow your dog’s gobble, so they don’t choke. There’s a deep curve inside this dog toy where you can put treats or kibble, and your dog will spend time nosing the ball around trying to access the goodies. 

Outward Hound Hide A Squirrel Plush Dog Toy Puzzle

This enormous plush toy has multiple pieces. Offer it to your dog and see how long it takes for them to pull out the individual squirrels. Play fetch with them and then see if they can pick up and return the squirrels to their tree. 

Huskies are smart. With a bit of patience, you can probably teach yours to return the squirrels to their home too. How fun is that? Teach your dog to play and pick up his toys! 

Easy to Clean Dog Toys

Planet Dog Orbee-Tuff Mazee Interactive Puzzle

Planet Dog’s Orbee-Tuff Mazee is rewarding for active dogs. A plastic inner maze filled with kibble or small treats keeps your dog busy trying to solve the puzzle of getting the treats. Do take note; it’s not suitable as a chew toy or for aggressive chewers. 

Planet Dog Orbee-Tuff Guru Treat-Dispensing Puzzle

With five different openings for treats, the Orbee-Tuff Guru will keep your dog entertained for ages. Fill it with peanut butter, apple slices, or kibble, and your dog will sniff and chew at this toy with interest. It bounces and floats, too, so it makes a good ball for fetch. Plus, it has a built-in minty flavor to improve doggy breath.

Made in the USA, these interactive dog toys are easy to clean and are a great way to bond with your dog. That said, no dog toy is indestructible, and even the most high-quality and durable toys can become a choking hazard, so they’re best used under supervision. 

The Best Toys for Huskies

Experienced husky owners know mental stimulation is the name of the game with these smart and willful dogs. A bored husky will find entertainment and usually not the kind you want. 

Now that you’ve discovered some of the best dog toys for huskies, which ones will be your pup’s new favorite?