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5 Toys That Actually Survived My Corgi in 2025: A “Rufus-Approved” Round-Up

If you own a Pembroke Welsh Corgi, you know the drill. They look like toasted loaves of bread, they act like royalty, and they destroy toys with the efficiency of an industrial woodchipper.

My dog, Rufus, is a 2025 Corgi through and through. He’s 28 pounds of sass, herding instinct, and “frap” energy (Frenetic Random Activity Periods, for the uninitiated). Over the past year, we have gone through dozens of toys. Some lasted minutes; others are still going strong.

Finding toys for a Corgi is tricky. They have the jaw strength of a German Shepherd but the stature of a… well, a Corgi. You can’t just buy “small dog” toys because they’ll be shredded instantly. But “large dog” toys are often too heavy for them to carry around.

After a full year of rigorous testing (and a lot of vacuuming up stuffing), Rufus and I have narrowed it down to the top 5 contenders. Here is our review of the best toys for Corgis in 2025.

1. West Paw Toppl

Rating: Best Overall

If I could only buy one toy for the rest of Rufus’s life, it would be the West Paw Toppl. In 2025, this has become the gold standard for “enrichment feeders,” and it has saved my sanity more times than I can count.

The Rufus Experience

Rufus is food-motivated to an embarrassing degree. The Toppl isn’t just a chew toy; it’s a puzzle. It has a cup-like shape with soft, rubbery teeth inside. The genius move here is to fill it with wet food, yogurt, or pumpkin puree and freeze it.

When I need to hop on a Zoom call or leave the house, I hand Rufus a frozen Toppl. It keeps him busy for 30 to 45 minutes. He has to work to lick every bit of food out, which burns a ton of mental energy. Unlike hard plastic puzzles that slide all over our hardwood floors, the Toppl is made of “Zogoflex,” a rubbery material that is quiet and gentle on his teeth.

We actually use two of them—a Large and a Small. You can twist the Small one into the Large one to create a fully enclosed treat dispenser. It turns into a wobbly, treat-spilling egg that Rufus chases around the kitchen.

Pros:

• Mental Exhaustion: Tires Rufus out faster than a walk.
• Dishwasher Safe: The wide opening cleans easily (unlike that gross, narrow end of a classic Kong).
• Soft but Tough: Gentle on gums but hasn’t developed a single crack in 2025.
• Silence: No squeaking, just quiet licking.

Cons:

• Pricey: Buying two sizes to interlock them is an investment.
• Freezing Required: You have to remember to prep them in advance.

2. Chuckit! Ultra Ball

Rating: Best Budget Option

Fetch is life for a Corgi. Their herding instinct makes them obsessed with chasing things that move fast. However, standard tennis balls are awful. Rufus cracks them in half in ten seconds, and the abrasive felt wears down his teeth. Enter the Chuckit! Ultra Ball.

The Rufus Experience

This ball is virtually indestructible. We have had the same orange-and-blue ball since January 2025, and it looks brand new. It is made of a thick, natural rubber that has an erratic bounce. Because it bounces higher and more unpredictably than a tennis ball, it triggers Rufus’s “chase and corner” instincts perfectly.

We use the Medium size (2.5 inches), which is the standard tennis ball size. It fits in those plastic ball launchers, which is great because I don’t have to touch a slobbery ball, and I can throw it three times as far. It also floats, which was a game-changer for our summer trips to the lake. Rufus is a surprisingly strong swimmer, and the high-visibility orange makes it easy for him to spot in the water.

At roughly $5 to $8 for a two-pack, the value here is insane. You get a toy that lasts for years for the price of a fancy coffee.

Pros:

• Durability: Rufus has not destroyed a single one this year.
• Dental Health: Smooth rubber doesn’t grind down tooth enamel like tennis ball felt.
• Water Friendly: Floats high and dries instantly.
• Cheap: Hands down the best bang for your buck.

Cons:

• Heavy Impact: It’s solid rubber. If you accidentally throw it at your dog, it hurts.
• Slobber Factor: It gets very slippery when wet.

3. Benebone Wishbone

Sometimes, a dog just needs to chew. If I don’t give Rufus an outlet for his chewing, he starts looking at my baseboards or table legs. The Benebone Wishbone has been our savior for the “Sploot” hours—those times in the evening when he’s lying flat on his belly and just wants to gnaw.

The Rufus Experience

The shape of this toy is brilliant. Corgis don’t have thumbs (obviously), so holding onto a straight stick is frustrating for them. The curved “wishbone” shape allows Rufus to pin one end down with his paw, which pops the other end up right into the perfect chewing position.

We use the Medium size, and he goes to town on the “Bacon” flavor. The scent is infused into the nylon, so it keeps him interested for weeks. However, I have to be the “fun police” with this one. These are made of hard nylon. They are hard. If Rufus chews too aggressively, I worry about his teeth cracking. I monitor him closely, and if the bone gets too sharp or jagged, I sand it down or toss it.

Pros:

• Ergonomics: The best design for dogs to hold independently.
• Longevity: Lasts months even with daily chewing.
• Flavor: The scent is real, not just a coating, so he doesn’t get bored.

Cons:

• Hardness: Can be a risk for tooth fractures if your dog is a “power chewer.”
• The “Lego” Effect: Stepping on this in the middle of the night hurts more than you can imagine.
• Shavings: It creates little rice-sized nylon shavings that get in the carpet.

4. Outward Hound Hide-A-Squirrel

Okay, I know I said Rufus destroys everything, and this is a plush toy. But hear me out. The Hide-A-Squirrel is not about durability; it’s about satisfying the “terrier” side of the Corgi brain. It’s a puzzle, a hunt, and a squeaker-fest all in one.

The Rufus Experience

This toy is a plush tree trunk stuffed with squeaky squirrels. The goal is for the dog to stick their snout into the holes and rip the squirrels out. Rufus is obsessed with this. It simulates digging a rodent out of a burrow.

When I bring this out, he goes into “surgical mode.” He pulls the squirrels out one by one, then proceeds to methodically “kill” the squeaker. Yes, the squirrels eventually get destroyed. But that is the point! It saves my sofa cushions from being dug at.

We buy the Extra Large size. The medium and large feel too small, but the XL is just right. The best part is that you can buy replacement squirrels. The trunk usually lasts a long time, so I just reload it with fresh “victims” every few months.

Pros:

• Pure Joy: I have never seen Rufus happier than when he is ripping squirrels out of a tree.
• Brain Game: Requires problem-solving to extract the toys.
• Reloadable: You can buy replacement squirrels relatively cheaply.

Cons:

• Cleanup: You will be picking up squirrel fluff.
• Zero Durability: Do not expect the squirrels to survive 2025.
• Supervision: You must watch to ensure they don’t eat the squeakers.

5. Tuffy’s Ultimate Gear Ring

Finding a soft toy that Rufus can’t destroy in five minutes is the Holy Grail. The Tuffy’s Ultimate Gear Ring is the closest we have found. We use this specifically for Tug-of-War, which is Rufus’s favorite interactive game.

The Rufus Experience

Corgis have very strong necks and low centers of gravity, making them tug-of-war champions. The Tuffy Ring is rated 9/10 on their “TuffScale.” It has four layers of material and seven rows of stitching.

Rufus loves to latch onto one side while I hold the other. The ring shape is perfect because it keeps my hands away from his teeth (accidental nips happen when you’re playing hard!). It also doubles as a surprisingly good indoor frisbee. It’s soft enough that if it hits a lamp (oops), it probably won’t break it, and it’s gentle on Rufus’s mouth when he catches it.

Warning: This is a “play with me” toy, not a “chew alone” toy. If I left Rufus alone with this for an hour, he would eventually chew through the fleece to get the squeakers. But for interactive play, it is a tank.

Pros:

• Tug Strength: Can withstand serious yanking from a strong Corgi.
• Safety: Keeps human hands safe during play.
• Versatile: It tugs, it flies, and it floats.

Cons:

• Not Indestructible: Will die if used as a chew toy.
• Grime Magnet: The fleece cover gets slobbery and dirty fast (but it is machine washable!).

The Verdict

If you are a new Corgi owner in 2025, or just looking to upgrade your toy bin, you don’t need a hundred different toys. You just need the right ones.

• For Dinner Time: Get the West Paw Toppl. It stops the begging and burns energy.
• For the Park: Get the Chuckit! Ultra Ball. It bounces better and lasts forever.
• For Chill Time: Get the Benebone.
• For Hunting Instincts: Get the Hide-A-Squirrel.
• For Bonding: Get the Tuffy Ring.

Rufus has put all of these through the ringer this year, and they are the only ones still standing. Happy playing!