Nylabone puppy chews
Nylabone is a long-established chew toy brand, and its puppy range is built specifically for teething — softer than the brand's adult chews, sized for smaller mouths, and designed to give a puppy something safe to gnaw on while their adult teeth come through. We stock a selection from the puppy range as one of the chew toy options on our shelves.
What the puppy range is for
A teething puppy chews because it genuinely helps, easing the discomfort of adult teeth coming through and giving them an outlet that is not your furniture, your fingers, or the skirting board. Nylabone's puppy chews are made softer than the brand's adult range, which is built for the much stronger bite of a grown dog, so a puppy can get a satisfying chew without the toy being harder than their developing teeth can comfortably manage.
Sizing matters more with a chew toy than owners sometimes expect. A chew that is too small for even a young puppy is a choking risk, and one built for an adult dog's bite can be too tough on teething gums, so checking the size and stage guidance on the pack against your puppy's current size is worth doing before buying rather than after.
What to check before giving one
Supervise a puppy with any chew toy the first few times, and keep an eye on wear over time — a chew that has been gnawed down to small, easily swallowed pieces should be replaced rather than left in the toy box. This applies to any chew toy, not just this brand, and it is the main safety habit worth building early.
As your puppy grows and their adult teeth come in, they will typically move on to a tougher chew built for a stronger bite. Matching the chew to your puppy's current stage, rather than sticking with the same toy for a year, keeps it doing the job it is meant for.
For this need
Everything below is in stock with us, priced with delivery worked out, and packed and posted by hand in the UK.
Interactive Activity Ball Dog Toy with Cover
A bouncy activity ball in a tough zip-on cover that keeps dogs chasing, nudging and herding for hours.
From£23.99
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
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
Remote-Controlled Jumping Ball Dog Toy
A self-rolling, light-up ball that jumps and rolls to keep dogs entertained. A paw-shaped remote sets three activity gears, so both small and large dogs can chase and play. Rechargeable and tough against chewing.
From£19.99
Inflatable Herding Ball for Dogs
A large inflatable ball too big for a dog to pick up, with a bite-resistant double-layer shell that slow-deflates if punctured, for high-drive chasing and nudging.
£23.99
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
Durables Toy Crocodile
The crocodile from Red Dingo's Durables line: solid hardware, hard-wearing materials and a five-year manufacturer guarantee, which is rare enough to be the reason to buy.
£20.49
Tuffy Junior Zoo Hippo
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
No-Stuffing Crinkle Plush Dog Toy
A cuddly stuffing-free plush lion with built-in crinkle and dual squeakers to keep small and medium dogs entertained. Less mess if chewed open, and the soft body is machine washable for easy cleaning.
£10.99
Tuffy No Stuff Ultimate Ring Red Paw
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
Chase Buddy Boredom Busting Dog Toy
A sturdy chase toy for dogs left alone for short spells, redirecting the energy that turns into barking, pacing and chewed skirting boards into active play.
£23.99
Foam Popcorn Ring Dog Tug Toy
A lightweight, springy ring tug toy made from soft ETPU popcorn foam. It floats, bounces and is easy to throw and catch, making it ideal for fetch, tug-of-war and active outdoor play.
From£7.99
Common questions
- At what age can a puppy start using a Nylabone chew?
- Puppy-specific chews are generally suitable once a puppy is teething, which is typically from a few months old, but always check the age and size guidance on the specific product, since this varies between items in the range.
- How do I know when to replace a puppy's chew toy?
- Check it regularly for wear. Once a chew has been gnawed down to small pieces, has sharp edges, or is coming apart, it should be replaced rather than left in use, regardless of how new it originally was.
- Should I supervise my puppy with a chew toy?
- Yes, particularly the first few times with any new toy. This lets you see how your puppy chews it and catch any sign of a piece breaking off before it becomes a problem.
- Do I need a different chew once my puppy's adult teeth come in?
- Generally yes. Puppy chews are made softer for teething gums, and a fully grown dog with adult teeth usually needs a tougher chew built for a stronger bite, so it is worth moving up the range as your puppy grows.
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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.