Best first puppy chewPuppy & kittenKONG
KONG Puppy, Natural Rubber Teething Chew Toy, for Small
Puppy-formula rubber KONG you can stuff with treats
Puppy & Kitten Starter
Comfort toy for the first nights
Snuggle Puppy Heartbeat Toy (Medium)
SmartPetLove
Budget tier: $$
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Plush comfort toy with a battery heartbeat and a heat pack
Our take
The Snuggle Puppy is a plush toy with a battery-powered heartbeat and a single-use heat pack, sized for dogs 25 to 70 lbs, per the listing. Many owners use it for the first nights and crate time. It is not a chew toy; remove the heart unit before unsupervised play.
Who it's for: New puppies settling into a crate.
Skip if: Your puppy shreds plush.
Pros
- Heartbeat unit and heat pack included, per the listing
- Sized for medium breeds
- Machine-washable plush once the heart is removed
Cons
- Not a chew toy: remove the heart before unsupervised play
- Heat packs are single-use
Specs
- Size
- Medium, 25-70 lb dogs (per the listing)
- Includes
- Heart unit, heat pack, batteries
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