West Paw Toppl vs KONG Extreme XL: chewing time and wear
Reviewed: KONG Extreme XL, West Paw Toppl, KONG Wobbler, KONG Classic MediumRegional reference: West Paw Toppl (United States); KONG Extreme (United States); KONG Wobbler (United States)
I used KONG Extreme XL, West Paw Toppl and KONG Wobbler with my 39lb Brittany, finding major differences in durability, feeding time and cleanup.
This post represents only my own dog’s experience.
My dog is a medium-sized Brittany weighing 39 lb.
He is a 10-and-a-half-month-old boy who has not yet been neutered.
Activity and feeding: He spends one hour at the dog park in the morning, then has a half-hour walk in the afternoon and another in the evening. I use a KONG Wobbler and a snuffle mat for both meals; each meal takes 20–30 minutes. Before I leave home, I also give him a frozen chew toy.
Purpose: The goal is to use up his energy and ease his separation anxiety. In my experience, it worked.
Brands: KONG, West Paw, Chew King, Planet Dog and JW.
KONG
Medium Classic red Kong: I bought it when he was about six months old. It was too small and did not suit a dog over 30 lb. When frozen, he finished it in 10–15 minutes, so it did not achieve my goal of tiring him out. He used it about 10 times before chewing through it.
XL black Kong: Each time I give it to him, I reduce his food by ¾ to ½ cup. If it is filled in a way he likes, he will chew until he finishes it after 50 minutes; if not, he chews casually for 20–30 minutes and continues after his afternoon nap. This size is suitable. The quality is excellent: after more than 20 uses, it has only some bite marks and no signs of damage. He usually settles down and sleeps after finishing it, so it is very effective for using up energy. The drawback is that some food remains out of reach.
Black tire: It is made from the same material as the black Kong, but it is difficult to fill and has a small capacity. He can chew it completely clean in one session, so it only needs a quick rinse. It keeps him occupied for about 15 minutes. I give it to him when I am going out briefly; it is only moderately tiring.
XL Wobbler: I use it to feed every meal. Do not put too much food in it. I also put a piece of paper inside, so only one or two pieces come out at a time. It does not necessarily use up a lot of energy, but it gives me some peace and quiet. The size is suitable, and the dog cannot get his mouth around it. It is still intact despite daily use, so I recommend it.
Blue ball: It broke within five uses.
WEST PAW
Small and large Toppl: Used together, these had the largest capacity of all the toys. Because the dog had used them only three times, they were still new to him, and he chewed them for 50 minutes to one hour, which was excellent for using up energy. But the durability was disappointing. He damaged one on the first use. Chewy sent a replacement, and the wear shown in the photographs happened over three uses. I feel they would be completely worn out in fewer than 10 uses.
CHEW KING
Bought from Amazon as a KONG alternative: The size was about the same as the KONG XL. The pair cost around 11–12. It did not break after one use, but the bite marks were obvious. I estimate a lifespan of about 10–15 uses. For daily use, I personally think the black KONG is more suitable.
PLANET DOG ORBEE
It was interesting, but unfortunately he damaged it after one use, in less than 10 minutes. By the second use, it was basically unusable.
JW openwork ball
I no longer have a photograph. He chewed through the whole thing within three minutes.
I do not know what kind of chewer my dog is, so this is only for reference. Every brand says on Xiaohongshu that its products are very durable, but that has not really been true for me.
Source: Maya-_- · Xiaohongshu · 2023-02-24 · 狗狗食物玩具测评. Search this Chinese title in Xiaohongshu to find the original post.
Before You Buy
Models in your region
The comparison uses the US-market West Paw Toppl, KONG Extreme and KONG Wobbler as buying references. West Paw lists the Toppl in several sizes, with the small holding ¼ cup, the large ¾ cup and the XL 1¼ cups; the small and large, or large and XL, can interlock, and the toy is top-rack dishwasher-safe. KONG identifies the Extreme XL as a 60–90 lb, 100% natural-rubber model, while its current Wobbler page describes a nose- or paw-operated feeder rather than a chew toy. The owner’s Wobbler is called XL, but the exact source SKU and its match to the current US Large size are not confirmed.
| Model in this review | Related regional model | What to know |
|---|---|---|
| West Paw Toppl | West Paw Toppl (United States) | The owner used small and large Toppls together, matching the official interlocking design and giving the pair the largest reported capacity. West Paw lists the small, large and XL capacities, but the owner’s exact colors and production version are not established; the three-session damage remains a single-dog result. |
| KONG Extreme XL | KONG Extreme (United States) | The owner’s black XL is the KONG Extreme XL, not the smaller red KONG Classic used earlier. KONG lists the US Extreme XL for 60–90 lb dogs, while this 39 lb Brittany used it successfully; that experience should not be treated as a universal weight recommendation. |
| KONG Wobbler | KONG Wobbler (United States) | The owner’s daily-feeding toy is the KONG Wobbler, although the source calls it XL and does not establish the exact SKU. The current US product is a rolling food dispenser, not a chew toy, so the owner’s added paper is a personal modification rather than a manufacturer instruction. |
- Model in this review
- West Paw Toppl
- Related regional model
- West Paw Toppl (United States)
- What to know
- The owner used small and large Toppls together, matching the official interlocking design and giving the pair the largest reported capacity. West Paw lists the small, large and XL capacities, but the owner’s exact colors and production version are not established; the three-session damage remains a single-dog result.
- Model in this review
- KONG Extreme XL
- Related regional model
- KONG Extreme (United States)
- What to know
- The owner’s black XL is the KONG Extreme XL, not the smaller red KONG Classic used earlier. KONG lists the US Extreme XL for 60–90 lb dogs, while this 39 lb Brittany used it successfully; that experience should not be treated as a universal weight recommendation.
- Model in this review
- KONG Wobbler
- Related regional model
- KONG Wobbler (United States)
- What to know
- The owner’s daily-feeding toy is the KONG Wobbler, although the source calls it XL and does not establish the exact SKU. The current US product is a rolling food dispenser, not a chew toy, so the owner’s added paper is a personal modification rather than a manufacturer instruction.
What lasted in this household
The owner’s clearest durability result favored the black KONG Extreme XL: after more than 20 uses, it had bite marks but no reported breakage. By contrast, the West Paw Toppl showed damage on its first use and additional wear over three sessions. These are observations from one 39 lb Brittany, not controlled equal-fill or breed-wide tests.
The owner also reported that the medium KONG Classic was too small and lasted about 10 uses, while the exact models of the blue ball, Planet Dog Orbee, JW openwork ball and Chew King alternative are not sufficiently identified for a precise product-to-product durability ranking.
Capacity and engagement are different choices
The paired small and large Toppl gave the dog the longest reported chewing session—about 50–60 minutes—and the owner considered their combined capacity the largest. The KONG Extreme XL took 20–50 minutes depending on how appealingly it was filled, but the owner noted that some food could remain unreachable. Neither result measures equal amounts of food under controlled conditions.
For US buyers, West Paw lists the Toppl’s capacities as ¼ cup for small, ¾ cup for large and 1¼ cups for XL, with compatible sizes designed to interlock. That makes the Toppl configuration relevant when meal volume and longer filling sessions matter, while the owner’s damage report makes supervision especially important.
The Wobbler is for dispensing, not chewing
The owner used the Wobbler for every meal and slowed dispensing further with a piece of paper, reporting that only one or two pieces came out at a time. The practical benefit was quiet occupation rather than a guaranteed high-intensity workout; the owner also found it difficult for the dog to bite and still intact after daily use.
KONG’s current US guidance describes the Wobbler as a toy to nudge with the nose or paw, with a maximum one-cup dry-food fill, and says it is not a chew toy. It can be unscrewed for filling and cleaning and is top-shelf dishwasher-safe. Because the owner’s exact XL-labelled SKU is unknown, buyers should confirm the locally supplied size and instructions rather than assume it is identical to the current Large listing.
Supervision and the limits of the result
West Paw says the Toppl is intended for moderate chewers, is not indestructible and should be discontinued immediately if damaged. KONG likewise instructs owners to supervise use, inspect the Extreme frequently and remove it if damaged. That guidance matters here because the owner observed rapid Toppl damage despite its long engagement time.
The owner reported that food toys helped the dog settle and described the separation-anxiety goal as successful, but this was an individual household observation rather than a verified treatment outcome. The dog’s age, exercise routine, filling choices and chewing style all affect the reported times and lifespan estimates.
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