Best Toys for Pomeranians: Soft Toys, Puppy Toys and Puzzle Games

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Finding the best toys for Pomeranians starts with understanding how your little dog likes to play. Some Poms proudly carry a favourite soft toy everywhere, while others love chasing a ball or discovering treats hidden in a puzzle.

With more than 50 years of breeding and caring for Pomeranians, I have learned that toys need to suit the individual dog. Size, weight, construction and chewing habits matter far more than cute packaging or promises on a label. No toy is completely risk-free, and even products marketed for small dogs need careful assessment.

In this guide, I share practical advice on choosing Pomeranian dog toys, including soft toys, puzzle toys and toys for Pomeranian puppies, along with what to check before adding something new to your Pom’s toy basket.

How to Choose the Best Toys for Pomeranians

The best toys for Pomeranians are easy for your dog to handle, interesting to play with and appropriate for their individual habits. A gentle Pom that carries toys around has different needs from one that immediately pulls them apart.

In my experience, watching how your Pomeranian uses a toy tells you more than the promises on its packaging.

Choose the Right Size and Weight

Pomeranian dog toys should be light enough for your Pom to pick up comfortably, but not so small that they can be swallowed or become lodged in the mouth.

“Mini” and “small breed” labels are only a starting point. Check the toy against your own dog’s size, particularly when buying balls or toys with detachable pieces.

Examine the Construction

Before offering a new toy, check its seams, edges and attachments. Look for loose threads, easily removed eyes, ribbons, exposed stuffing or accessible squeakers.

Plastic, rubber, rope and fabric can all become hazards if your dog breaks off and swallows pieces. An expensive toy is not automatically safer, and no material suits every Pomeranian.

Match the Toy to Your Pom’s Play Style

A soft toy may suit a gentle dog that enjoys carrying and cuddling. A Pom that enjoys searching might prefer a simple puzzle used together with their owner.

If your dog tears toys apart or swallows pieces, remove them and choose activities that allow closer interaction, such as short training sessions or supervised searching games.

Check Toys Before Every Play Session

Inspect Pomeranian toys regularly, including familiar favourites. Remove anything with cracked surfaces, torn seams, loose threads or missing pieces.

Supervision helps you spot problems, but it cannot make an unsuitable toy safe. Choose carefully and be prepared to take a toy away if your Pom’s way of using it creates a hazard.

Best Toys for Pomeranians

Pomeranian Soft Toys: Choosing Toys for Gentle Play

Many Pomeranians love carrying a favourite soft toy around the house, taking it to bed or bringing it to their owner for a game. For a gentle dog, a lightweight plush toy can become a much-loved companion.

However, soft does not automatically mean safe. Pomeranian soft toys need careful inspection, particularly if your Pom likes pulling at seams or removing stuffing.

What to Look For in a Soft Toy

Choose a toy your Pomeranian can comfortably pick up without being able to swallow it. Look for secure stitching, washable fabric and a simple design with few attachments.

Embroidered features are preferable to easily detached plastic eyes or noses, but the fabric and stitching still need checking. Avoid loose ribbons, dangling decorations and poorly secured parts.

Watch for Stuffing and Squeakers

Some Poms gently carry their toys for years; others open them within minutes. If your dog tears a seam, remove the toy before they can pull out and swallow its contents.

Stuffing-free toys also require care. Fabric, crinkle material and internal squeakers can still become swallowing hazards.

If your Pomeranian regularly shreds soft toys, they may not be a suitable choice for your dog.

Are Pomeranian-Shaped Plush Toys Suitable for Dogs?

Not necessarily. Some products advertised as Pomeranian soft toys are stuffed animals made for children or collectors.

Keep these separate from your dog’s playthings unless the manufacturer specifically designs them for dogs and the construction suits your Pom. A cute Pomeranian-shaped gift is not automatically a suitable dog toy.

Keep Favourite Toys Clean

Follow the washing instructions and check the toy again after cleaning. Let it dry thoroughly before returning it to your Pom, and discard it if the fabric or seams have deteriorated.

Best Toys for Pomeranian Puppies

Choosing toys for Pomeranian puppies means considering their small mouths, developing teeth and changing play habits. Start with a few carefully selected toys and watch how your puppy uses each one before buying more.

A toy that suits your puppy today may become unsuitable as they grow stronger or begin pulling pieces off it.

Start With a Small Selection

Consider a lightweight soft dog toy for gentle carrying, an appropriately sized ball for supervised rolling games and a simple interactive toy you can explore together.

Your puppy should be able to handle each toy comfortably without being able to swallow it. Avoid miniature accessories, loose decorations and parts that detach easily.

Choosing a Pomeranian Puppy Toy for Teething

Do not assume a product is suitable simply because it is labelled “puppy” or “teething”. Check its material, size and intended age range, then observe your puppy closely.

Avoid excessively hard items and remove anything your puppy starts shredding or breaking into pieces. Plastic, rubber, rope and fabric can all pose hazards when swallowed.

If a toy is designed to be chilled, follow the manufacturer’s instructions. Do not assume every puppy toy can be frozen.

Keep Play Gentle and Supervised

Roll toys along the floor and encourage your puppy to bring them back. Avoid lifting a puppy by a tug toy, forceful pulling or games that encourage repeated jumping and awkward landings.

Keep sessions short and let your puppy rest when they lose interest. Time spent playing together is more valuable than a basket overflowing with toys.

Review Toys as Your Puppy Grows

Check toys before each session and reassess their size regularly. Remove damaged items promptly, including favourites.

If your puppy persistently tears toys apart or attempts to swallow pieces, choose closely supervised activities such as simple training and searching games instead.

Puzzle Toys for Pomeranians

Puzzle toys for Pomeranians add variety to playtime by encouraging your Pom to sniff, search and discover how to reach a food reward. Some dogs enjoy lifting covers, while others prefer nudging a dispenser with their nose.

The best puzzle is one your Pomeranian can comfortably use. It should provide an achievable challenge without causing frustration.

Start With an Easy Puzzle

Choose a simple design with shallow compartments and large, secure moving parts. Check that your Pom can reach the food without struggling to fit their muzzle into an opening.

Begin with treats visible and covers partly open. Let your dog investigate, then gradually increase the difficulty as they understand the game.

Check for Loose and Removable Parts

Inspect sliders, lids and compartments before every session. Some puzzles contain removable pieces that a Pomeranian may pick up and chew.

Use puzzle toys together under supervision. If your dog starts biting the board, pulling parts off or trying to swallow pieces, stop the activity. A puzzle should be used for searching and problem-solving rather than chewing.

Use Part of Your Pom’s Normal Food Allowance

Where suitable, use a little of your Pomeranian’s usual food instead of adding extra treats each time. Choose pieces that fit the puzzle without becoming tightly lodged, and clean food-contact surfaces after use.

Keep Sessions Short and Enjoyable

A few successful attempts may be enough, especially for a puppy or a dog new to puzzles. Help your Pom if they seem confused, and finish while they are still enjoying the activity.

You can also play a simple searching game without buying equipment: place a few pieces of their usual food in clear view on a clean, non-slip surface, then encourage them to find each one.

Best Toys for Pomeranian Puppy Teething

Owners may find it frustrating if their Pom puppies are teething. Dogs chew anything they can reach, except the kitchen sink, and can leave a trail of destruction as they go. It’s also upsetting to know the reason for this behavior is that your puppy is feeling pain and suffering.

A dog will gnaw and chew virtually anything to ease his pain. It’s important to note that anybody can make a cheap plastic object and claim it’s a dog toy. That’s not what your puppy needs.

Cheap toys can be easily pulled apart; pieces may be chewed until they fall off, and the toy may also contain chemicals hazardous to your puppy’s health.

A caring owner will only buy good-quality toys that their puppy can enjoy. You want toys to keep your little Pom amused, but toys that also help if he’s teething because they’re safe to chew and won’t come apart.

Some of these toys may be frozen, so when your puppy is chewing them, that icy cold feeling numbs his gums and lessens some of his pain.

Best Teething Toys for Small Puppies

The best Pomeranian toys will be made from strong materials with no coloring-containing chemicals, so they’re safe for your teething Pom. They can be made of specific textures that feel good if your puppy has itchy gums.

The toys should be the right size for Pomeranians and must be shaped so they can easily be manipulated within his mouth to rub against the sorest spots and get relief.

Homemade Puppy Teething Toys

Never underestimate the ability of the humble ice cube! If you put an ice cube on a slippery kitchen floor, he’ll be amused for hours and use it to ease his painful gums.

It’s easy to add flavors to ice cubes in trays. Try 100% apple juice mixed with water or a low-salt chicken broth. Then, put the cubes in the freezer until they’re rock hard.

Final Thoughts on the Best Toys for Pomeranian Dogs

The best toys for Pomeranians suit your dog’s size, age and favourite way to play. Whether your Pom enjoys soft toys, gentle fetch games or interactive puzzles, choose carefully, supervise play and replace damaged toys promptly.

After more than 50 years with Pomeranians, I know that a favourite toy and time spent playing together can bring far more enjoyment than a basket full of toys they never use.

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References and Further Reading:
[1] Denise Leo “The Pomeranian Handbook”.

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