Teething toys for Italian Greyhound puppies

Teething is one of the most intense periods of puppyhood — and Italian Greyhounds make it genuinely tricky because their jaws are so fine and delicate compared to other breeds. The usual advice about firm rubber chews doesn't apply here; you need something that gives real resistance without putting any stress on those fragile little teeth and bones. Having the right toy available now means less chewing on furniture, shoes, and anything else within reach. To point you in the right direction: how old is your puppy exactly, and is your main worry the chewing itself, or is there something specific in the home they're already targeting?

Your vet is absolutely right to flag that — jaw fractures in Italian Greyhounds are not rare, and they can happen from surprisingly little force. At 10 weeks her adult teeth haven't come through yet, so her gums are sore but her jaw is at its most vulnerable. The rule I'd give you for this breed is: if you press the toy firmly against your thumb and it doesn't give at all, it's too hard for her. You want something with genuine flex. Can I ask — is she showing signs of sore gums already, like pawing at her mouth or being fussier than usual with food?

That pawing is classic sore-gum behaviour, and the fact she's seeking out your fingers tells you she wants something with a bit more texture than a rope toy — she needs counter-pressure on the gums. For an Italian Greyhound at this age, my recommendation is the Nylabone Puppy Chew Teething Toy, specifically the 'Petite' size in the soft puppy formula. It's made from a very flexible nylon that has enough texture to satisfy that gum-pressing urge, but it genuinely yields under pressure — it's nowhere near hard enough to stress her jaw. It also has a faint flavour which helps keep her engaged. One thing worth doing: pop it in the fridge for 20 minutes before giving it to her. The cold will make a real difference to the inflammation in her gums and you'll notice she settles much faster with it.

Good instinct to ask. Watch for her backing away from it or yelping when she bites down — that's her telling you it's uncomfortable. Also check for any reluctance to eat after a chew session, or any swelling along the jaw line. The Petite Nylabone Puppy should be well within safe limits for her, but Italian Greyhounds are one of those breeds where you do just want to sit with them for the first few sessions and see how they interact with it. If she's chomping hard on one end repeatedly rather than mouthing it gently, redirect her — you want soft mouthing, not aggressive biting, especially at this age.

You're going to do brilliantly with her — the fact you're thinking this carefully at 10 weeks means you'll get through teething without drama. The Nylabone Petite Puppy is easy to find on Amazon UK. Get the plain white one rather than any of the edible versions for now; at this age the textured nylon is safer and longer-lasting. Good luck with her.