The correct answer is that they need both. Toys satisfy your dogs need to play, run, chase, tug, frolic and generally act like a perpetual puppy. Playing with toys is one of the best times of interaction betwen you and your dog. They also keep your dog active and healthy.

Although dogs play with chews, chews are designed to be chewed! Chews are pacifiers that satisfy your dogs need to crunch, chomp, and chew. In most cases, you can leave your pet with chews for hours and days. As the chew becomes more mangled the greater the dog seems to enjoy the chew.

Toys, on the other hand, should be played with then put away. Even the toughest toys will be destroyed if left alone with your dog for hours. Additionally, toys that are put away and brought-out for play are received with great enthusiasm, your dog will act like a kids with a new toy every time.

Hope this helps. Thanks, The fun4pets team.