Quick answer

Choose the West Paw Puppy Hurley if you want a flexible, floatable fetch-and-chew bone for a puppy or gentle chewer. Choose the Nylabone Strong Chew Wishbone if you need a firmer, bacon-flavored chew built to keep a power chewer engaged from three angles.

Material and shape set them apart

The Puppy Hurley is made from Zogoflex, a material West Paw describes as tough and flexible, and it comes in a bone shape that tosses easily and floats. That combination makes it a natural fit for fetch and water play, not just chewing. The Strong Chew Wishbone is a nylon-style chew with a three-pronged shape and real bacon flavor, designed to satisfy gnawing from every angle. The trade-off is flexibility versus firmness: the Hurley gives a little, while the Wishbone stays rigid.

Because the Hurley is flexible, it may not hold up to determined power chewing the way a firmer chew does. Because the Wishbone is rigid, it is less suited to games of fetch or water play. Neither product listing specifies a chew-grade rating, so use your dog's chewing style and the manufacturer's guidance as your main filter.

Puppy teething versus adult power chewing

For teething puppies, a softer, flexible chew can be more comfortable on sore gums, and the Hurley's bone shape gives a puppy something to gnaw and chase. For adult dogs that chew aggressively, a firmer chew like the Wishbone is often the more engaging choice because it resists quick destruction. Always supervise chewing and inspect the toy for wear; replace it when it shows damage.

Key trade-offs to weigh

  • Flexibility vs. firmness: The Hurley flexes, which is gentler on puppy mouths but may not satisfy a dog that wants a hard gnaw. The Wishbone is firm, which suits power chewers but is less forgiving on sensitive gums. Match the chew's give to your dog's chewing intensity.
  • Play value vs. chew focus: The Hurley floats and tosses for fetch; the Wishbone is shaped for gnawing from three angles. If you want one toy for both, the Hurley covers more ground; if you want a dedicated chew, the Wishbone is the more focused pick. Decide whether you need a fetch toy, a chew toy, or both.
  • Flavor and engagement: The Wishbone's real bacon flavor is a built-in lure for dogs that lose interest in plain chews. The Hurley relies on shape and texture rather than flavor to keep a puppy engaged. If your dog ignores unscented chews, start with the bacon-flavored option.

Product facts at a glance

Which chew fits your dog?

Best for

  • Puppies and gentle chewers that need a flexible, floatable fetch-and-chew toy
  • Owners who want a bone-shaped toy for water play and games of fetch

Not for

  • Determined power chewers that quickly destroy flexible toys
  • Dogs that need a firm, long-lasting gnaw to stay engaged