How to Choose Safe Pet Toys for Dogs and Cats: A Complete Guide for Importers & Wholesalers

Choosing safe and durable dog toys is essential for both pet owners and professionals in the pet industry. For pet supply importers, wholesalers, and brands in Europe, safety standards are becoming stricter — especially in markets like Germany, where customers care deeply about material safety and durability.

As a pet toy manufacturer in China, we often help clients evaluate materials, compliance, and durability levels. Below are the three most important factors to consider when choosing safe pet toys for your market.

1. Choose Non-Toxic and Certified Materials (TPR, Latex, Rubber)

Material safety is the foundation of a reliable pet toy. Importers should always verify whether the material is non-toxic and compliant with EU regulations such as EN71, REACH, and FDA standards.

TPR dog toys are now one of the most popular options because they are safe, flexible, and suitable for strong chewers.

Common safe materials include:

• TPR (Thermo-Plastic Rubber)

• Natural latex

• Food-grade rubber

Using compliant materials helps avoid product returns and ensures your toys meet European safety requirements.

2. Focus on Durability and Chew Resistance

For dogs — especially aggressive chewers — durability is crucial. A good chew toy should withstand strong biting without breaking into small, dangerous pieces.

Importers looking for durable dog toys should consider:

• Thick TPR chew bones

• Heavy-duty fetch balls

• Solid TPR rings or dumbbells

Durable toys not only protect pets but also reduce complaints and after-sales issues for wholesalers.

3. Select the Right Size for Each Breed

Size is an important factor often overlooked.

A toy that is too small poses a choking risk, while one that is too large may be ignored by the pet. Offering multiple sizes helps retailers serve a wider range of dog breeds.

For German and European markets, medium and large sizes tend to sell better due to the popularity of large dog breeds.

Why Many Importers Choose TPR Dog Toys from XuanchuPet

At XuanchuPet, we specialize in OEM dog toys, especially TPR toys, latex toys, and custom designs. All products go through:

• Material safety testing

• Durability and bite-resistance checks

• EU-standard compliance verification

This ensures that our clients — importers, wholesalers, private-label brands — receive safe, high-quality pet toys that meet market standards.

If you are looking for safe TPR dog toys, OEM manufacturing, or wholesale pet toys for the German/EU market, feel free to contact us for a catalog or sample.