The 'squeezable' factor is huge for me. My dog absolutely shreds anything stuffed with polyester fiberfill in minutes. I've had much better luck with rubberized toys, like the kind you'd use for a tug-of-war rope, but shaped into a tail. They bounce unpredictably and have that slight give when chewed.
Something with a bit of internal structure, maybe a latex core, keeps the tail wagging realistically instead of just flopping over. The outer material needs to be durable but also have some texture for grip—my girl loves toys she can really sink her teeth into. Silicone might work, but I worry about it being too smooth and hard.
Honestly, the best one we've tried so far was a rubbery one with a canvas-like fabric sewn over parts of it. It lasted months, which is a record in this house.
From a safety standpoint, avoid anything with hard plastic inserts or loose parts like button eyes. A solid, non-toxic rubber or tightly-woven rope core is safest. The outer layer should be seamless or double-stitched to prevent filling ingestion. A lot of 'novelty' pet toys skimp on this.
I think people overthink durability sometimes. The fun is in the destruction! My pup gets the most joy out of plush tails with a crinkle layer inside. That sound drives him wild, and the floppy, soft exterior is perfect for the shaking-and-killing instinct.
Sure, it's in pieces by the end of the week, but those are a great week of play. I just buy cheap ones in bulk. A heavy rubber toy might last forever, but he loses interest if it doesn't have that initial 'give' and noise. For a themed toy, the crinkle and flop matter more than indestructibility.
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