Aqua Dog floating toys
Aqua Dog make floating interactive dog toys out of EVA foam, built specifically for play in and around water as well as everyday walks, rather than general chew toys that only happen to float. The range currently in stock is small but focused, with two shapes covering the same style of active, throw-and-retrieve play.
What's in the range
The Flower Ring is a floating ring shape in EVA foam, sized for a dog to grip and carry back on a retrieve, and the Tri Throw is a triangular floating shape built for the same kind of interactive throw-and-fetch play. Both are made from the same lightweight EVA foam construction rather than solid rubber, which is what keeps them on the surface.
EVA foam is a closed-cell material, so it doesn't absorb water and add weight the way a rope or fabric toy would over a long swim, and it stays buoyant through repeated use rather than gradually waterlogging.
Who the shapes suit
Both shapes are built around active retrieve play — throwing into water or across grass for a dog to chase and bring back — rather than being left down as something to chew unsupervised. A dog who enjoys fetch and swims regularly is the obvious fit, though both shapes work just as well thrown on dry land during an ordinary walk.
As with any foam toy, check the surface periodically for splits once a dog has had it a while, since a determined chewer will eventually get through EVA foam the same way they would any lightweight material, and a torn piece is worth removing from play rather than letting it break down further.
Neither shape is designed as a long-lasting solo chew, so they suit a dog whose owner is throwing and retrieving with them rather than a dog left to occupy itself. That's a fair trade for a toy light enough to carry easily and buoyant enough to find again after a throw into open water.
Buying for a dog that swims regularly
If your dog swims often, in a river, lake or the sea, a bright-coloured floating toy like these is genuinely easier to spot on the surface than a dark rubber toy, which matters as much for finding the toy again as for the game itself.
Rinse the foam in fresh water after a swim somewhere salty or stagnant, and let it dry properly before the next use, since a foam toy left wet for long periods is more prone to picking up a smell than a solid rubber one would be.
The range
Everything below is in stock with us, priced with delivery worked out, and packed and posted by hand in the UK.
Aquadog Dog Flower Ring
Floating interactive dog toy with flower ring shape and eva foam for practical dog play or walks
£3.49
Kowloon All Senses Branch Bone Bacon
A 15cm bacon-scented rubber branch bone, for chewing, fetch and dental play
£4.19
Kingdom Fruit Rope Dog Toy
A plush fruit-shaped rope toy with a squeaker in both the head and the body
£6.99
Inflatable Herding Ball for Dogs with Pump
A large inflatable herding ball with pump that taps into your dog's chase instinct.
From£19.99
Durables Toy Crocodile
A crocodile dog toy from Red Dingo's Durables range: a 150g character toy for fetch, tug and carrying about, backed by Red Dingo's five-year guarantee.
£20.49
Tuffy Junior Zoo Hippo Dog Toy
A junior-sized Tuffy hippo built in bonded layers with webbed, multi-row stitched seams, light enough for smaller dogs and puppies, that floats and is machine washable.
£18.99
Guru Pet Company Guru Squeaking Rope
Guru squeaking rope dog toys in two distinct tug-and-sound designs
From£9.49
Sportspet High Bounce Glow in the Dark Balls
Sportspet High Bounce glow in the dark dog balls: charge them in daylight and keep playing after the sun goes down.
From£4.99
Inflatable Herding Ball with Handles for Dogs
A large, tough inflatable herding ball that taps into your dog's natural chase-and-nudge instinct. Reinforced bite-resistant fabric and grab handles make it great for active outdoor play with medium and large breeds.
£29.99
Smart Choice Squeaky Plush Birthday Present 2in1 Dog Toy
A 20cm plush present with a squeaker, a crinkle and a hidden vinyl toy inside it
£9.99
Self-Moving Chew-Resistant Dog Ball
A USB-C rechargeable ball that moves on its own to keep dogs busy and active. Tough E-TPU construction stands up to chewing during supervised play, and the splash-resistant build suits indoor or outdoor use.
£15.99
Tuffy No Stuff Ultimate Ring Red Paw Dog Toy
Meet the Tuffy No Stuff Ultimate Ring Red Paw — one of the toughest dog toys we stock. Tuffy build their toys in multiple bonded layers with several rows of stitching and protective webbing on the seams, so they stand up to serious chewers far better than an ordinary plush. They float, and they’re machine washable (air dry).
£13.99
Common questions
- What material are Aqua Dog toys made from?
- EVA foam — a lightweight, closed-cell material that stays buoyant because it doesn't absorb water, which is what makes both shapes suitable for retrieve play in water rather than just on land.
- Are the Flower Ring and Tri Throw meant for chewing?
- They're built for active throw-and-retrieve play rather than as chew toys to be left down unsupervised. Foam construction is what lets them float, but it isn't as durable as a dedicated chew toy under sustained chewing.
- Can I use these toys on dry land as well as in water?
- Yes — both shapes work for an ordinary game of fetch on grass or a path, the floating construction just means they're equally usable if your walk includes a swim or a paddle.
- How do I know when to replace one?
- Check the foam surface for splits or chunks missing after regular use, and replace it once you find a tear rather than continuing to throw a toy that's coming apart, since a torn piece is a swallowing risk.
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Written by Matt Garnett, who runs Giddy Pets and is a lifelong pet owner — not a vet. This is general information, not veterinary advice, and it cannot replace an examination by the vet who knows your animal. How we write these guides.