Dogs love toys.   As a responsible dog owner, be sure your dog has plenty of healthy dog toys around to keep them from looking for something else around to amuse them, like sticks, bugs and your smelly socks. You should be looking for healthy dog toys that have a multiple purpose, toys that encourage good oral health as well as good fun.  Always buy non toxic toys, made of non toxic materials and non toxic paints.  Be careful not to buy toys that have small parts that could be chewed off and swallowed.  Don't buy cheap toys that your dog can shred to pieces.  Look for quality, healthy dog toys.  Here are my picks this year for the healthiest dog toys.

If your dogs like rubber squeeky toys, this year's upcoming holiday pick is the Holiday Rubber Crazy Chicken Toy. It's non toxic, it squeeks and it's so cute.  Dogs love playing with it and while they're at it, it helps promote healthy teeth and gums. You can get it for about $6 too.

We also like the horseshoe rope. It has little nubbles on it that help massage your dog's teeth and gums and has a rope that's perfect for a dog's favorite game..tug of war. You can find dog toys like this for about $7.

For a tough healthy dog toy, the The Beast Toy tops the list. This dog toy is made of heavy duty rubber and has three large rubber balls covered in rubber spikes. It helps clean these and exercise those jaw muscles. It's practically indestructable and is puncture resistant. For about $11 it's a good buy.