The two best treat-stuffing toys made, split by jaw and by dishwasher. The KONG is the harder chew — erratic bounce, decades-proven rubber, the default recommendation of every trainer — but stuffing and cleaning the narrow cavity is a chore. The Toppl's wide opening makes loading and cleaning trivial, it's top-rack dishwasher safe, and two sizes lock together for harder puzzles — but it's a puzzle feeder first, not a chew toy. Dedicated chewers: KONG. Enrichment-focused households: Toppl.

Pick the KONG if…

✓Your dog chews the toy as much as licks it — you need the tougher rubber
✓Fetch matters: the erratic KONG bounce is half the fun
✓You want the cheapest entry into frozen-stuffing enrichment

Pick the West Paw if…

✓Easy filling and actual dishwasher cleaning will decide whether you use it
✓A slow-feeder / puzzle-first dog that isn't a power chewer
✓You'll size up and interlock two for a harder challenge

Spec by spec

Spec	KONG Classic Dog Toy (Small)	West Paw Toppl Treat-Dispensing Dog Toy (Small)
Our score	9.3 / 10	9.0 / 10
Size	Small — about 3 in tall, for dogs 5–20 lb (also in XS through XXL)	Small — about 3 in across, roughly 0.5-cup capacity (Large also available)
Material	KONG Classic natural red rubber	Zogoflex (BPA- and phthalate-free, latex-free, recyclable)
Toy type	Treat-dispensing chew and fetch toy	Treat/meal-dispensing enrichment toy
Chewer level	Average chewers (KONG Extreme exists for power jaws)	—
Dishwasher-safe	Yes, top rack	Yes, fully
Freezer-safe	Yes — freezing stuffed KONGs is the signature move	Yes
Made in	USA	Bozeman, Montana, USA
Best pairing	Peanut butter (xylitol-free), plain yogurt, or soaked kibble	—
Guarantee	—	West Paw one-time replace-or-refund guarantee
Pairs with	—	A Large Toppl — the two nest together into a harder puzzle

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