Why do small dogs need ball toys sized specifically for them?

Small dogs need ball toys sized specifically for them to make playtime safer and more comfortable. Toys that match the size of their mouths are simply easier to carry and chase. Small and toy-sized breeds may not be able to grasp bigger toys, and large dog toys may be too hard for their teeth and intimidating for them, too. Choosing ball toys made specifically for small breeds helps ensure safer and more engaging play.

What types of ball toys are best for small dogs?

The best types of ball toys for small dogs include mini tennis balls, soft plush balls, lightweight rubber balls, and smaller squeaky ball toys. These styles provide enough bounce, roll, and excitement to encourage interactive play, and choosing small-sized versions ensures safety and comfort for your pup.

Are small toy balls safe for puppies?

Small toy balls can be safe for puppies, but be sure to pick ones that match your puppy's current size and chewing habits. You want a ball that's easy for your puppy to grab with their mouth, so choose one that's not too big, and make sure it's made from a chew-friendly material. Also, avoid ball toys that are too small, as these may present a choking hazard. Always supervise puppy play sessions to ensure your furry friend's safety.

BALLS FOR SMALL DOGS (Free Shipping)

Gnawsome Glow-in-the-Dark Spiky Squeaky Dog Ball Toy, Small: 2.5-in

Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars

265

$4.12 Chewy Price

Free 1-3 day delivery on first-time orders over $35
Free 365-day returns

Slide 1 of 6

Outward Hound Squeaker Balls Small Dog Toys, 6 count slide 2 of 6

Outward Hound Squeaker Balls Small Dog Toys, 6 count slide 3 of 6

Outward Hound Squeaker Balls Small Dog Toys, 6 count slide 4 of 6

Outward Hound Squeaker Balls Small Dog Toys, 6 count slide 5 of 6

Outward Hound Squeaker Balls Small Dog Toys, 6 count slide 6 of 6

Slide 1 of 6

Outward Hound Squeaker Balls Small Dog Toys, 6 count

Rated 4.3 out of 5 stars

209

$8.47 Chewy Price

($1.42/ea) Price per Unit

$10.49 List Price

Free 1-3 day delivery on first-time orders over $35
Free 365-day returns

Slide 1 of 4

Gnawsome Squeaker Gummy Bear Dog Chew Toy, Pink, Small slide 2 of 4

Gnawsome Squeaker Gummy Bear Dog Chew Toy, Pink, Small slide 3 of 4

Gnawsome Squeaker Gummy Bear Dog Chew Toy, Pink, Small slide 4 of 4

New

Gnawsome Squeaker Gummy Bear Dog Chew Toy, Pink, Small

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

33

$3.99 Chewy Price

Free 1-3 day delivery on first-time orders over $35
Free 365-day returns

Slide 1 of 6

Playology Beef Scented Squeaky Ball Plush Dog Toy, Small slide 2 of 6

Playology Beef Scented Squeaky Ball Plush Dog Toy, Small slide 3 of 6

Playology Beef Scented Squeaky Ball Plush Dog Toy, Small slide 4 of 6

Playology Beef Scented Squeaky Ball Plush Dog Toy, Small slide 5 of 6

Playology Beef Scented Squeaky Ball Plush Dog Toy, Small slide 6 of 6

Loading options...

Playology Beef Scented Squeaky Ball Plush Dog Toy, Small

Rated 4.1 out of 5 stars

113

$9.99 Chewy Price

Free 1-3 day delivery on first-time orders over $35
Free 365-day returns

fouFIT Fuzzy Wuzzy Goof Ball Spiker Dog Ball Toy, Yellow/Orange, Small

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

16

$12.99 Chewy Price

Free 1-3 day delivery on first-time orders over $35
Free 365-day returns

Rocket & Rex Small & Medium Breeds Puppy Chew Toy Variety Pack, 6 count

Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars

1,313

$22.95 Chewy Price

($3.83/ea) Price per Unit

$21.80 Autoship Price

Free 1-3 day delivery on first-time orders over $35
Free 365-day returns

Gnawsome Squeak & Light LED Soccer Ball Dog Toy, Color Varies, Small

Rated 4.1 out of 5 stars

608

$5.44 Chewy Price

Free 1-3 day delivery on first-time orders over $35
Free 365-day returns

KONG AirDog Dumbbell Dog Toy, Small

Rated 3.7 out of 5 stars

827

$4.49 Chewy Price

$10.99 List Price

Free 1-3 day delivery on first-time orders over $35
Free 365-day returns

Loading options...

Playology Peanut Butter Scented Squeaky Ball Plush Dog Toy, Small

Rated 4.1 out of 5 stars

147

$9.99 Chewy Price

Free 1-3 day delivery on first-time orders over $35
Free 365-day returns

Chuckit! The Whistler Ball Dog Toy, Color Varies, Small, 2 pack

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

1,504

$10.15 Chewy Price

($5.08/ea) Price per Unit

$11.99 List Price

Free 1-3 day delivery on first-time orders over $35
Free 365-day returns

ZippyPaws ZippyTuff Squeaker Ball Dog Toy, Teal, Small

Rated 4.1 out of 5 stars

313

$7.99 Chewy Price

Free 1-3 day delivery on first-time orders over $35
Free 365-day returns

BARK San Muttzano Tomatoes Squeaky Ball Plush Dog Toy, Red, Small

Rated 4.4 out of 5 stars

43

$12.99 Chewy Price

Free 1-3 day delivery on first-time orders over $35
Free 365-day returns

KONG Signature Balls Dog Toy, 2-pack, Red, Small

Rated 4.3 out of 5 stars

688

$9.99 Chewy Price

($5.00/ea) Price per Unit

Free 1-3 day delivery on first-time orders over $35
Free 365-day returns

Jolly Pets Romp-n-Roll Dog Toy, Red, 4.5-in

Rated 4.3 out of 5 stars

942

$12.45 Chewy Price

$14.79 List Price

Free 1-3 day delivery on first-time orders over $35
Free 365-day returns

Pet Qwerks Blinky Babble Ball Dog Toy, Small

Rated 3.9 out of 5 stars

943

$11.99 Chewy Price

Free 1-3 day delivery on first-time orders over $35
Free 365-day returns

Gnawsome Squeak & Light LED Football Dog Toy, Color Varies, Small

Rated 4.2 out of 5 stars

637

$5.44 Chewy Price

$5.93 List Price

Free 1-3 day delivery on first-time orders over $35
Free 365-day returns

Chuckit! Erratic Ball Dog Toy, Small, 2 pack

Rated 4.4 out of 5 stars

646

$6.46 Chewy Price

($3.23/ea) Price per Unit

$11.99 List Price

Free 1-3 day delivery on first-time orders over $35
Free 365-day returns

The Virtually Indestructible Ball Dog Toy, Color Varies, 6-in

Rated 3.7 out of 5 stars

3,390

$13.79 Chewy Price

$16.28 List Price

Free 1-3 day delivery on first-time orders over $35
Free 365-day returns

Outward Hound Squeaker Balls X-Small Dog Toys, 8 count

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

318

$6.47 Chewy Price

($0.81/ea) Price per Unit

$9.49 List Price

Free 1-3 day delivery on first-time orders over $35
Free 365-day returns

New

Gnawsome Spiky Egg Dog Chew Toy, Blue, Small

Rated 4.3 out of 5 stars

27

$3.99 Chewy Price

Free 1-3 day delivery on first-time orders over $35
Free 365-day returns

Pacific Pups Rescue Ball Dog Toy Variety Pack, 6 count

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

117

$16.99 Chewy Price

($2.84/ea) Price per Unit

Free 1-3 day delivery on first-time orders over $35
Free 365-day returns

Chuckit! Double Pack Tennis Ball Dog Toy, Small

Rated 3.8 out of 5 stars

707

$2.35 Chewy Price

($1.18/ea) Price per Unit

$3.99 List Price

Free 1-3 day delivery on first-time orders over $35
Free 365-day returns

Chuckit! Tennis Ball Dog Toy, Small, 2 pack

Rated 3.6 out of 5 stars

567

$2.35 Chewy Price

($1.18/ea) Price per Unit

$3.99 List Price

Free 1-3 day delivery on first-time orders over $35
Free 365-day returns

Arlee Home & Pet Max Fusion Made with Nike Grind Helix Dog Ball Toy, Yellow, Small

Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars

5

$14.99 Chewy Price

Free 1-3 day delivery on first-time orders over $35
Free 365-day returns

Jolly Pets Teaser Ball Dog Toy, Blue, 10-in

Rated 4.1 out of 5 stars

1,185

$25.75 Chewy Price

$33.49 List Price

Free 1-3 day delivery on first-time orders over $35
Free 365-day returns

Chuckit! Fetch Ball Medley Triple Pack Dog Toy, Small

Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars

914

$9.99 Chewy Price

($3.33/ea) Price per Unit

$19.99 List Price

Free 1-3 day delivery on first-time orders over $35
Free 365-day returns

Playology Peanut Butter Birthday Cake Squeaky Dog Ball, Blue, Small, 2 count

Rated 4.3 out of 5 stars

32

$15.99 Chewy Price

($8.00/ea) Price per Unit

Free 1-3 day delivery on first-time orders over $35
Free 365-day returns

KONG Wubba Ballistic Friend, Color Varies, Small

Rated 4.1 out of 5 stars

1,561

$11.99 Chewy Price

Free 1-3 day delivery on first-time orders over $35
Free 365-day returns

Harry Barker Rubber Ball Dog Toy, Blue, Small: 2.5-in, 6 count

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

56

$17.70 Chewy Price

($2.95/ea) Price per Unit

$26.00 List Price

Free 1-3 day delivery on first-time orders over $35
Free 365-day returns

KONG Extreme Ball Dog Toy, Small

Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars

2,144

$10.96 Chewy Price

$11.99 List Price

Free 1-3 day delivery on first-time orders over $35
Free 365-day returns

Chuckit! Max Glow Air Fetch Ball Dog Toy, Small, 2 count

Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars

139

$7.57 Chewy Price

($3.79/ea) Price per Unit

$13.99 List Price

Free 1-3 day delivery on first-time orders over $35
Free 365-day returns

PawsPik Rope Runner Interactive Squeaky Rechargeable Small Dog Ball & Rope Toy, Orange, Small

Rated 3.8 out of 5 stars

190

$29.99 Chewy Price

Free delivery on first-time orders over $35
Free 365-day returns

KONG Jumbler Tug Dog toy, Assorted, Small & Medium

Rated 4.1 out of 5 stars

211

$13.99 Chewy Price

$15.99 List Price

Free 1-3 day delivery on first-time orders over $35
Free 365-day returns

Frisco Fetch Glow in the Dark TPR Lattice Ball Dog Toy, Small/Medium

By

Rated 4.3 out of 5 stars

62

$7.99 Chewy Price

Free 1-3 day delivery on first-time orders over $35
Free 365-day returns

JW Pet ProTEN Hol-ee Roller Dog Toy, Small

Rated 3.7 out of 5 stars

124

$8.45 Chewy Price

$8.49 List Price

Free 1-3 day delivery on first-time orders over $35
Free 365-day returns

fabdog Hedgehog Faball Squeaky Stuffing-Free Dog Toy, Brown, Small

Rated 4.3 out of 5 stars

66

$12.99 Chewy Price

Free delivery on first-time orders over $35
Free 365-day returns

Balls for Small Dogs

Gnawsome Glow-in-the-Dark Spiky Squeaky Dog Ball Toy, Small: 2.5-in

Outward Hound Squeaker Balls Small Dog Toys, 6 count

Gnawsome Squeaker Gummy Bear Dog Chew Toy, Pink, Small

Playology Beef Scented Squeaky Ball Plush Dog Toy, Small

fouFIT Fuzzy Wuzzy Goof Ball Spiker Dog Ball Toy, Yellow/Orange, Small

Rocket & Rex Small & Medium Breeds Puppy Chew Toy Variety Pack, 6 count

Gnawsome Squeak & Light LED Soccer Ball Dog Toy, Color Varies, Small

KONG AirDog Dumbbell Dog Toy, Small

Playology Peanut Butter Scented Squeaky Ball Plush Dog Toy, Small

Chuckit! The Whistler Ball Dog Toy, Color Varies, Small, 2 pack

ZippyPaws ZippyTuff Squeaker Ball Dog Toy, Teal, Small

BARK San Muttzano Tomatoes Squeaky Ball Plush Dog Toy, Red, Small

KONG Signature Balls Dog Toy, 2-pack, Red, Small

Jolly Pets Romp-n-Roll Dog Toy, Red, 4.5-in

Pet Qwerks Blinky Babble Ball Dog Toy, Small

Gnawsome Squeak & Light LED Football Dog Toy, Color Varies, Small

Chuckit! Erratic Ball Dog Toy, Small, 2 pack

The Virtually Indestructible Ball Dog Toy, Color Varies, 6-in

Outward Hound Squeaker Balls X-Small Dog Toys, 8 count

Gnawsome Spiky Egg Dog Chew Toy, Blue, Small

Pacific Pups Rescue Ball Dog Toy Variety Pack, 6 count

Chuckit! Double Pack Tennis Ball Dog Toy, Small

Chuckit! Tennis Ball Dog Toy, Small, 2 pack

Arlee Home & Pet Max Fusion Made with Nike Grind Helix Dog Ball Toy, Yellow, Small

Jolly Pets Teaser Ball Dog Toy, Blue, 10-in

Chuckit! Fetch Ball Medley Triple Pack Dog Toy, Small

Playology Peanut Butter Birthday Cake Squeaky Dog Ball, Blue, Small, 2 count

KONG Wubba Ballistic Friend, Color Varies, Small

Harry Barker Rubber Ball Dog Toy, Blue, Small: 2.5-in, 6 count

KONG Extreme Ball Dog Toy, Small

Chuckit! Max Glow Air Fetch Ball Dog Toy, Small, 2 count

PawsPik Rope Runner Interactive Squeaky Rechargeable Small Dog Ball & Rope Toy, Orange, Small

KONG Jumbler Tug Dog toy, Assorted, Small & Medium

Frisco Fetch Glow in the Dark TPR Lattice Ball Dog Toy, Small/Medium

JW Pet ProTEN Hol-ee Roller Dog Toy, Small

fabdog Hedgehog Faball Squeaky Stuffing-Free Dog Toy, Brown, Small

Breed Size

Toy Feature

Brand

Material

Lifestage

Color Family

Collection

Price

Customer Rating