How to Buy a Toy for a Small Dog

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Purchase small dog toys for a small breed of dog. Familiarize yourself with the variety of toys available and purchase those your dog will enjoy.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Step 1

Know that the term "small dog" includes all the toy breeds - such as shih tzus - as well as dogs the size of dachshunds.
Step 2

Realize that small dogs have small mouths - you need to purchase toys that will fit in the dog's mouth. To prevent choking, never let your dog play with anything smaller than a pingpong ball.
Step 3

Buy some rawhide sticks. These come in perfect sizes for a small dog and are excellent for dogs who enjoy chewing.
Step 4

Look for small Nylabones as well if your dog likes to chew.
Step 5

Purchase some small vinyl toys. If the toy is made of very pliant vinyl, you needn't worry much about its size since it will flatten to fit in the dog's mouth.
Step 6

Understand that small dogs enjoy fleece or canvas toys because they're soft and warm.
Step 7

Get a small rope toy. These toys are fun for pulling or chasing and provide the extra benefit of cleaning the dog's teeth.
Step 8

Purchase a small ball if your dog likes to chase toys. Be sure the ball is not so small that it could become lodged in the dog's throat.
Step 9

Expect to pay between $1 and $25 for a dog toy.
Step 10

Provide your dog with at least five toys and rotate them frequently to prevent boredom.

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