The moment you give your dog a new toy is an exciting one for you and your pup. But for dogs who take less than five minutes to completely rip apart that new toy, the excitement isn’t long-lived.

For this guide, I tested 27 toys with Herschel, my basset hound puppy. I also asked other pet guardians, veterinarians, and a dog trainer about the most enriching, durable toys for puppies.

But one woman recently vowed to buy only one color of toy for her pet after learning that dogs can only see certain colors. Dog's rod-dominated retinas mean that their eyes are highly light ...