{"id":18154,"date":"2022-01-06T08:46:00","date_gmt":"2022-01-06T15:46:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/outwardhound.com\/furtropolis\/?p=18154"},"modified":"2022-10-17T11:42:45","modified_gmt":"2022-10-17T17:42:45","slug":"the-best-dog-toys-for-pit-bulls","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/outwardhound.com\/furtropolis\/dogs\/the-best-dog-toys-for-pit-bulls","title":{"rendered":"The Best Dog Toys for Pit Bulls, According to Pittie Parents"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

No matter what breed your dog is, they’re individuals! One dog in a two-pittie household might live for games of fetch, whereas the other dog might simply prefer to laze about in a comfy spot with a chew toy most of the day. Whatever type of play your pit bull-type dog prefers, there’s a fun and engaging toy for any kind of pooch. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Before jumping into some of the best dog toys for pit bulls, let’s talk about some of their characteristics and specific needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Characteristics of Pit Bull-Type Dogs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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We say “pit bull-type<\/em>” dogs because the majority of dogs identified as “pit bulls” aren’t actually pit bulls. “Pit bull” is an umbrella term that describes any dog with certain physical characteristics: a big, blocky head, goofy grin, slim torso, and beefy chest. Breeds like the Amerian bully, American pit bull terrier, bull terrier, Staffordshire terrier, and American bulldog all go under this moniker.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As they say, never judge a book by its cover. Pitties may look tough at first glance, but they’re really just big goofy lovebugs. My American bully rescue, for example, is a total goober who’s afraid of his own farts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For a full, in-depth look at pitties, common misconceptions, history, and scientific studies, check out Social Justice, Pit Bull Statistics, and Bully Myths vs. Facts<\/a> by dog trainer and author Sassafras Lowrey. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Strong Plush Toys & Best Chew Toys for Pit Bulls<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Without further ado, here are some of the best toys for pit bull-type dog breeds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Pit Bull Parent Favorite: Planet Dog Orbee-Tuff Diamond Plate Ball<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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If you have a pittie who is an aggressive chewer, you know that there’s no such thing as an indestructible dog toy. Lucky for you and pit bull owners everywhere, the Diamond Plate Ball by Planet Dog comes pretty close. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Designed with power chewers in mind, this heavy-duty dog ball can withstand hours and hours of chewing, chasing, catching, and fetching! Reward your pup for good behavior by adding some treats into the small opening in this durable toy and rolling it their way to encourage engagement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here’s what one Amazon reviewer and pittie owner had to say about it: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

“We have an 85-lb pit with an enormous head and extremely strong jaws. The only toys he can’t destroy are the Extreme Kong toys and the GoughNuts products … We have even resorted to buying him toys meant for horses, but with no luck. It takes him less than 20 seconds to shred a tennis ball and well under a minute to start tearing apart the toys meant for heavy chewers. We bought him this ball with no hope, but it’s been weeks now and he hasn’t made a dent in it. We even took it to show his doggie daycare employees and they are now buying them for the large “clients”. I think your dog will love them, too!”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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“Holy Cow! It’s still in one piece???? Miracles DO happen!<\/a> My pair of lab\/pit bull mixes have destroyed almost every toy we give them. Got the silver and the purple balls and they are still in perfect condition. The kids love them. We love them. They have enough elasticity to make them interesting but are firm enough to stand up to the toy-destroyers.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

2. Best Toy for Tug-of-War: Invincibles Snake<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Perfect tug toys for a game of tug-of-war, the squeaky Invincibles Snakes are available in three different sizes so dog owners can choose the right fit for your dog’s size and activity level: Large (3 squeakers) XL (6 squeakers) XXL for large dogs (12 squeakers).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“My pitbull Stella loves these<\/a>! I’ve bought her two of the smaller snake toys in the past and she Absolutely loves them! The first one lasted about 6 months which is a lifetime compared to how long her other toys last lol and the second one lasted about the same.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

3. For Brainiacs: MultiPuzzle<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This level 4 interactive dog puzzle toy will keep your dog entertained for hours as they use their natural hunting skills to seek out the hidden treats! If your pittie is a speedy eater, he can eat his dog food out of this as well. Smear some peanut butter in the compartments to keep them interested.<\/p>\n\n\n

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MultiPuzzle Interactive Dog Treat Puzzle Toy, Blue<\/h3>\n\t\t\t

The Nina Ottosson by Outward Hound MultiPuzzle level 4 interactive dog puzzle toy will keep your dog entertained for hours as they use their natural hunting skills to seek out the hidden treats! Your pups’ favorite dog treats or kibble can be hidden in the outer and central compartments by sliding the puzzle pieces and let the games begin! This puzzle is ideal for dogs who have already mastered levels 1-3…<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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