Lets admit it, the US and UK are both countries of dog lovers, and dog owners love to indulge their dogs like children. You only have to listen to a dog owner call out to their dog, playing in the park or field, to realise how devoted they might be. Being devoted, dog lovers, and their friends, like to give dog gifts. Dog lovers generally refer to their dogs as "baby", or to themselves, when talking to the dog, as mummy or daddy. Its no surprise then that dog toys are a big advertise, and can contruct excellent dog lover gifts.

Choosing the right dog toys could be more difficult than you may think. The problem is, you probably "think" in a human way. Dog lovers, and those buying gifts for them, love to buy cute, squeaky toys for the dogs, or give them stuffed animals which they can chew on and carry around. Thats really the human thinking in baby terms. The result is likely to be a dog lover gift for the dog lover, not the dog.

If you are buying a gift for a dog lover, or are a dog lover buying for your own dog, then try to remember that dog toys have no need to be cute to look at. A dog does not appreciate cuteness, so if you want a real dog gift, rather than a dog lover gift, then look for something practical, fun for the dog, durable, and safe.

The Best And Safest Toys For Dog Lover Gifts

An important consideration with gifts for dogs is size. Kongs, balls, and other common dog toys must be small enough that the dog might chew them and also carry them. However, they should not be so small that they may become lodged in the dogs mouth or throat.

For the same reasons, durability is an important factor, particularly for a dog that loves to chew. A toy that will break apart easily may become a hazard as the small, sharp parts of the toy may be swallowed, caught in the dogs throat, or they could cut the mouth and gums. A hard rubber Kong, easily one of the best dog toys ever conceived, is a workable choice for a dog lover gift.

If you, or the dog lover you are buying the gift for, has a gentle softie of a dog, then you can ponder softer toys, like the popular squeak toys made of thin plastic and full of air. These are efficient for dogs that are that bit gentler. Such dogs are unlikely to chew through these softer toys, so again these may be nice dog lover gifts if chosen with the type of dog in mind.

A grand ol tennis ball may be a effective choice, but are nice for some dogs, and poor choices for others. This is likely to depend on size. If the dog is too small to fit a tennis ball all the way into its mouth, then it might be an excellent toy, one which the dog will love but will cost you very little. If the dog is a large one with a large mouth, and the tennis ball fits all the way in, then the tennis ball becomes a choking hazard. Your dog lover friend or relative might not thank you for buying a box of tennis balls that endanger the dog and land him with emergency vet bills.