I usually only buy latex or rubber toys for our dogs and avoid toys with squeakers. I do occasionally buy a stuffed toy made for babies. Our dogs don't seem to destroy stuffed toys as quickly if they don't have a squeaker. One noisy toy we do have is a latex rubber chicken that must be replaced about once a year. Their favorite is a glow in the dark rubber ball.
A word of advice, if you don't want them chewing up pillows or cushions, don't give them something similar to chew on, it just reinforces the bad behavior. If they are chewing on stuff while you are gone, it's probably separation anxiety and you should crate them while you are out.
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