Puppy Teething: Refillable Chew Toys for Beardies

Teething is one of the most intense periods of puppyhood — and with a Bearded Collie, you've got a breed that's bright, mouthy, and will absolutely test every chair leg in the house if boredom sets in. Having the right chew toys available — firm enough to satisfy, safe for developing teeth, and ideally chillable to soothe sore gums — genuinely changes how much destruction happens. Before I point you anywhere, can you tell me: how old is your pup, what breed, and is the main concern the chewing itself or protecting specific things in the home?

Perfect, that's really helpful. At 11 weeks her adult teeth haven't come through yet, so her gums are tender and she's chewing to relieve pressure as much as anything else. A Bearded Collie is also a herding breed — they need mental engagement alongside the physical chewing, which is exactly where a refillable toy earns its keep. Can I ask what you'd be comfortable filling it with — do you have plain yogurt, peanut butter (xylitol-free), or mashed banana to hand, or would you want to use her regular kibble?

Then you're set up perfectly. My recommendation is the KONG Puppy — specifically the pink or blue rubber version sized Small for an 11-week Beardie. It's made from a softer rubber compound than the adult KONG, which is exactly right for developing teeth, and it has two openings so you can pack it tightly with kibble soaked in a little water or yogurt, freeze it overnight, and hand it to her frozen. A frozen stuffed KONG at this age can occupy a teething pup for 20–30 minutes and genuinely soothes inflamed gums at the same time. One toy, endlessly reusable, costs around £7–9, and the filling costs you nothing extra. It's the single best value item in puppy teething.

Good question. The puppy KONG is softer by design, so yes, over months she'll graduate to the Classic (black) or even Extreme rubber as her adult teeth come in and her jaw strengthens — but at 11 weeks she shouldn't be able to damage the puppy version, and using it frozen slows everything down anyway. Once she's around 5–6 months and teething intensifies again with her adult teeth, just move up to the Classic KONG in Medium or Large. You're still only spending £8–10 at that point, and the same filling method works. You won't be throwing money at a new product every few weeks.

You're very welcome — she's going to love it, especially frozen. One tip: have two on rotation so one is always in the freezer ready to go when the other is in use. Doubles the value without doubling the spend. Good luck with her!