Here’s our rundown of the best french bulldog toys that we love! These toys can all be found on Amazon and we try to curate the most fun, cost-effective toys for Frenchie owners everywhere, so treat your French Bulldog to some thrills! We will keep this page updated with the best french bulldog toys and other goods that are great for frenchies.
The toys and chewables on this page are products that we have tested with our own french bulldog. We took the following into consideration: price, durability, availability, dog’s favoritism towards specific products, and safety. Check back often and we’ll be sure to keep expanding and updating the list as we find great new products for french bulldogs and their lovers.
Auggie after a healthy session destroying the abominable snow man!
Note: we rarely give these nylon bones to adult french bulldogs. There are better alternatives.
Best French Bulldog Toys Categories
- Throwables – best french bulldog toys for playing fetch and tossing
- Chewables – best french bulldog toys for chewing and teething
- Interactives – best french bulldog toys for solo-play
- Comfort Goods – while not toys, these goods provide a comfort that toys cannot
Best French Bulldog Toys – Throwables
French bulldogs are naturally adept at playing fetch. I’ve never met a french bulldog who didn’t immediately want to retrieve a fetched toy. These are our favorite based on the criteria above. Remember, do not let your french bulldog play fetch for too long, especially on a hot day, they could seriously overheat and potentially die. Always provide a baby pool or small basin of shallow water.
JW Pet Products Hol-ee Roller (We like the 5″ size)
ChuckIt! The toughest tennis balls for dogs. 2-pack
Floppy Disc Flying Toy, 7 inch
Best French Bulldog Toys – Chewables
French Bulldogs love to chew on things, especially french bulldog puppies since they’ll start teething as young as 4 weeks old and continue teething until they lose all their baby teeth and grow their adult teeth. We do not recommend exclusively giving your frenchie bulldog synthetic chew toys. You need to provide a ratio of approximately 3 natural chew toys (Yak products, Cervidae antlers [deer], et cetera) for each single synthetic chew toy. Providing only plastic and other synthetic chew toys is not healthy for your french bulldog. French Bulldogs require lots of hard, natural chew toys to ensure their teeth are clean and strong. Below are our favorites:
Grade A Premium Quality Elk Antler Dog Chew – Great For Teething Puppies And Small to Medium Sized Dogs!
Virbac C.E.T. Enzymatic Oral Hygiene Chews, Medium Dog
Best French Bulldog Toys – Interactives
French bulldogs are highly intelligent dogs but also very, very stubborn. Their disposition is that of a very cute toddler. They’re playful and love to get treats. These toys offer an opportunity to exercise your french bulldog’s brain while also providing positive reinforcement training. These dog puzzles and toys dispense treats as your french bulldog naturally deciphers how the treats are retrieved from the innards of the toys. We have experimented with everything in the list below and you’d be surprised at how quickly a french bulldog can figure out the puzzles near the bottom of this section!
OurPets Smarter Toys Interactive IQ Treat Ball Dog Toy, 5 Inches (Colors may vary)
West Paw Design Zogoflex Tux Guaranteed Tough Treat Stuffable Dog Chew Toy
Ethical Pup Treads Rubber Dog Toy, 6-Inch
Company of Animals Nina Ottosson Dog Brick Interactive Game
Dogit Mind Games 3-in-1 Interactive Smart Toy for Dogs
Best French Bulldog Toys – Comfort Goods
French bulldogs love to toss around a big fluffy, soft animal toy. Our frenchies go crazy for stuffed toys. At the end of a play session, you’ll often find your frenchie curled up with their favorite soft toy, sleeping serenely. We seek to provide maximum comfort for our frenchies to help extend their life span and ensure they’re happy and safe. These products, while not all toys, will provide a comfort that toys cannot:
Multipet’s Officially Licensed Lamb Chop Jumbo White Plush Dog Toy, 24-Inch
goDog Dragon With Chew Guard Technology Tough Plush Dog Toy
Hugs Pet Products Chilly Mat Comfort Cooling Gel Pet Mat, Medium This thing is awesome. We have 2.
DII Bone Dry Warm, Soft, Plush, Microfiber Pet Blanket
Go Pet Club Solid Memory Foam Orthopedic Pet Bed
Note: These are toys (and other goods) that we have tested with our own French Bulldogs and deemed them safe for French Bulldogs. You have to be very scrutinizing when choosing toys for your French Bulldogs because they’re very, very susceptible to choking. Frenchies can seriously die from being given the wrong toys and chew bones. Do your research and monitor your frenchies when they play with toys you provide to them. The best French Bulldog toys will not easily crumble, shred, or tear, and will have no small or hazardous parts that could cause your French Bulldog to choke if accidentally eaten. You should check your French Bulldogs toys and look for anything that may pose a threat to your French Bulldog’s health. Throw away and replace old shredded, used up, and fraying toys. If a toy becomes small or worn down enough that it could possibly be eaten, then it’s time to replace that toy. Just last week, my best friend’s dog had to have emergency surgery because a child accidentally throw a small toy over their fence and the dog ate it. The dog didn’t eat, drink, or poo for three days and the emergency surgery cost $2,000 USD in order to save the dog’s life. Best French Bulldog Toys Best French Bulldog Toys Best French Bulldog Toys
MONITOR YOUR DOG DURING PLAYTIME.
This is a great post, really informative.
We are getting our French Bulldog puppy in a couple of weeks, and although I’ve had dogs before this is my first French Bulldog so wanted some advice on toys – the cooling mats are ideal!
Thanks!
Sorry for the belated reply, thanks again!
Thanks so much for the info. I purchased a Frenchie and will get her in a month. I am collecting all or most of the items listed above. It’s great to have this list as tried and true products, instead of buying products that may be not suitable and dangerous and or a waste of money! Thanks, great advice and much appreciated!!!
Sorry for the belated reply, thanks so much for your kind words. If you have any recommendations for chew toys or other toys that you’ve found to be safe or had success with, let us know and we’ll give you credit! Thanks, again!
Hi
My sister found a Frenchie pup for my wife while I was deployed to Afghanistan
His name is Winston and he’s a real lovable character at 20 months old
What I’m trying to figure out is, he gets a new toy and chews and tugs it to pieces in hours.
Is it normal for Frenchie to do that?
Or do we just need to find more durable toys?
I know they’re smart. Smarter than I…
What’s your experience with them chewing on toys?
Hey, sorry for the belated reply. Frenchies are distinguished chewers. Our frenchies have a rap sheet of destroyed shoes, household furniture, etc. Knit fabric chew toys from big box stores last all of 15 minutes between our two french bulldogs. We’ve had the most luck with toys made from material similar to commercial fire hose. Here’s an example: http://amzn.to/2ec3WPh These toys tend to last the longest, but they still eventually get frayed and destroyed. If your sister’s frenchie is a really tenacious chewer, then try out these Yak chews http://amzn.to/2dt2gut they’re made from natural Yak milk and they’re super hard. Our frenchies take a few weeks to wear them down. We’ve also had luck with some of the more dense antler chews, like these: http://amzn.to/2ey6KSI
We take old tube socks after they’re worn out for human use and tie knots in them; our frenchies love to pull on them like toys. We even occasionally gather up the remnants and retie them together, wash them, and let them continue destroying them. It’s a good way to save money. Hopefully this helps!
Thank you I watch and read your info over and over very helpful!!
Info on harness and face cleaning was great
Thank you, Laura! I truly appreciate it!
Do you have recommendations for safe toys I can leave in a playpen with my frenchie puppy while I am at work? I often leave my older retriever with a bully stick and would love to offer the puppy some stimulation for the few hours between morning and when I can return at lunch.
Hey Courtney, chuck a horn or antler in there for your frenchie while you’re gone. Make sure to buy a couple that are large enough as not to pose a choking hazard if your french bulldog manages to chew it down to a size small enough to get into their mouth. The sweet spot is a large piece of animal horn or antler that they can chew on while “holding” it with their paws, but not so large that they can’t get their jaws around it.
Hi, I found your website and having been reading it nonstop, lots of good info. I have a 4 year old male frenchie named Bailey and like yours he loves to chew. I read your post about antlers, and yak snacks. One vet I know said to not give Frenchie’s Antlers, and that they are too hard and can damage teeth. Frenchie’s are poweful chewers, and yak snacks can break up into chuncks and get lodged in their throat.. and that snacks are not digestable. What is your opinion? Have you had anything like that haapen?
Hey Jerry, thank you for your kind words. My frenchies haven’t had any problems with their teeth, but granted we only give them an antler about once every couple of months. Between the six of them, it tends to get worn down quickly, so we chuck them not long after. As for the Yak chews, they wear them down pretty fast (2-3 days), but I’ve never seen one (after having easily bought hundreds) crumble or get small enough such that one of them could swallow a chunk. That said, we don’t give them Yak chews that often–just enough to make them aware that it’s a special treat, once a month or maybe twice. If you’ve only got one male, I say let him have them. Antlers and Yak chews are a way better option than the boiled bones (pet store bones can kill dogs) or rawhides full of glues and chemicals. If you’re still not totally certain, you can also get untreated animal hooves that are really durable. They’ve gotta have something to chew on, it’s necessary for their teeth and gum health.
Hey there,
Really enjoying your website and YouTube videos as we prepare for our Frenchie to arrive in April. Quick question re: antlers and yak chews. I know you said you only give them to your dogs once or twice a month, but what is the appropriate size to choose for these 2 items? Following the links to Amazon yields a multitude of options and I’m not sure if the different sizes have pros / cons as it relates to Frenchies in particular….
Thanks again for all of the excellent info!
Hey Tom, sorry for the belated response. I usually just “eyeball” it when buying these chews and try to get them somewhere around twice as long as their mouth is wide. The idea is to be 100% certain there’s no chance they could swallow the chew or choke on it. You will still want to keep an eye on its size as your frenchie wears it down…it will get small enough to warrant replacement eventually.
Hi I’ve been researching frenchies for sometime now and I’m ready for one, anyways I know of a great AKC breeder and going to make my move. I’ve read so much from owners emailing you and your response so I’m looking forward to reaching out once I have gotten my little man. Thanking you for all the information.
Thank you for reading, Nancy! I am honored to have been even remotely helpful. Do let us know and send us photos when you get your frenchie!
My year old French bulldog had to have a tie back operation he is now 16 months old he is doing ok but I still worry about exercise I walk him a lot but am not sure about letting him off lead as I have to feed him and leave him for at least an hour before taking him out as he can bring his food up is it really necessary to let him off lead as I get people saying I should at park any help would be greatly appreciated thanks
I have just received a precious 2 year old Frenchie that had been rescued, completely healthy now, but had a rough start. My question: How can I socialize him to children? He is endearing to me and does not get nervous around women, but is very sciddish when he is around loud noises, quick moves, small children (toddlers to pre-schoolers). He is very sweet, playful, and is very loving to me as his owner. He is a delightful addition to my home. I do place him in his kennel when my grandchildren visit (a few hours), as he does growl at them. Any advice or suggestions are appreciated.
Hi ,
My husband and I have owned 3 Frenchies , my
Female Stella Luna, was our very first , she died a year ago, before she died my hubby wanted one for himself to travel with, His name is Louie Dupree, Stella and Louie we’re very close ,
He was heart broken when she passed she was 11 yrs old.
I was devastated so I got another one he’s Stella’s great nephew, his name is Nelson Windell , he’s 1 now , he’s a master at wrecking toys any kind , so my question is he will take any toy from Louie or our daughters dog Seamus he’s a frenchton , he has to have all the toys will he grow out of this ?
Terrin
Hi
I’m in Australia, just got my first Frenchie, her name is Franki. I agree she is very different from dogs I have had in the past. She is 19 months old, and just started chewing up anything left around. Read your article and I’m off today to get her some really tough toys. Your article was so helpful for me to understand her behaviour. My main problem with Franki is her allergie to the Vet called Environmental. She drags herself around on my floor (Carpet) I’m trying Natural Yogurt with her food at present , seems to help a little.