Quick Verdict
Kong is the better choice for power chewers, food-stuffing and crate enrichment. West Paw is the better choice for fetch, tug and interactive play with a chewer.
Kong’s natural rubber Extreme is tough and stuffable, while West Paw’s Zogoflex toys are bouncy, buoyant and dishwasher safe, with a replacement guarantee.
Meet the Brands
Kong Extreme
The Kong Extreme is made from a dense black natural rubber formula and has a hollow centre for stuffing with food. It bounces unpredictably, which many dogs love.
The medium costs around £10 and averages 4.4 out of 5 across more than 63,000 ratings on Amazon UK.
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West Paw Hurley
The Hurley is a bone-shaped toy made from Zogoflex, West Paw’s recyclable engineered material. It is designed for fetch, chew and tug, and it floats.
It costs around £18 and averages 4.3 out of 5 across more than 8,800 ratings.
West Paw Jive
The Jive is a ball-shaped Zogoflex toy that bounces and floats, and suits fetch and solo chewing.
It costs around £17 and averages 4.4 out of 5 across more than 4,200 ratings.
Feature-by-Feature Comparison
Feature | Kong Extreme | West Paw (Hurley and Jive) |
Material | Natural rubber | Zogoflex (recyclable engineered TPE) |
Best play style | Solo enrichment, food stuffing | Fetch, tug, interactive play |
Guarantee | None | One-time replacement if destroyed |
Dishwasher safe | No | Yes |
Price (typical) | Around £10 | Around £17-£18 |
Who Should Buy Which?
Choose the Kong Extreme if your dog is a determined chewer who spends time alone, or if you want a toy to stuff with treats to keep them occupied in the crate.
Choose West Paw if you want a toy for fetch and tug games, if you want a dishwasher-safe toy, or if you value the replacement guarantee.
Common Questions
Are these toys safe for power chewers? Both are designed for strong chewers, but no toy is indestructible, so supervise play and replace any toy that is damaged.
Which toy is better for a dog that loves fetch? West Paw’s Jive floats and bounces, so it suits fetch well, including in water.
Final Verdict
Kong is the better choice for power chewers, food-stuffing and crate enrichment, and West Paw is the better choice for fetch, tug and interactive play. Many owners keep one of each.
