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Chuckit vs West Paw:Which is more popular?

In September 2026, Chuckit had more branded searches than West Paw among dog toy brands worldwide. Chuckit had about 12,100 branded searches, while West Paw had 5,400. Chuckit made up 9.4% of all dog toy brand searches we track, and West Paw accounted for 4.2%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about dog toy brands, West Paw appeared in four of the five answers and Chuckit in two. West Paw was mentioned before Chuckit in every answer.

Among dog toy brands worldwide in September 2026

Who do people search for more?

Chuckit, about 2 searches for every 1 for West Paw

Chuckit 12.1K searchesWest Paw 5.4K searches

Who does AI mention more?

West Paw, mentioned in 4 of 5 answers, Chuckit in 2

West Paw in 4 of 5Chuckit in 2 of 5

Who does AI recommend more?

West Paw, named ahead of Chuckit in every answer

West Paw first in 3Chuckit never first

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Top dog toy brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, West Paw was mentioned in four out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Chuckit was mentioned in two out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. West Paw was listed before Chuckit in every answer.

Most recommended by AI

Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.

  1. KONG1st
  2. West Paw2nd
  3. Chuckit3rd
  4. Outward Hound4th
  5. Tuffy's–
  6. ZippyPaws–

Mentioned by AI

Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.

  • West Paw4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • KONG3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Outward Hound3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Chuckit2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Tuffy's0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • ZippyPaws0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers

See every answer about dog toy brands

5 answers

Not named in any answer:

Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 20, 2026.

Is Chuckit or West Paw more popular in search?

This chart shows how often people search Google for Chuckit and West Paw by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all six dog toy brands we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.

Chuckit and West Paw among dog toy brands worldwide, by month

Share of searches by month for Chuckit, West Paw. The figures are in the table below the chart.

View monthly share of searches table
MonthKONGTuffy'sChuckitOutward HoundWest PawZippyPaws
Oct 202556.5%19.5%8.7%5.8%4.7%4.7%
Nov 202562.1%15.5%8.5%4.6%4.6%4.6%
Dec 202560%15%6.7%10.1%3.7%4.5%
Jan 202660.9%18.6%6.8%5.5%4.5%3.7%
Feb 202660%18.3%8.2%5.5%4.5%3.6%
Mar 202658.5%21%7.7%5.1%4.2%3.4%
Apr 202655.9%20.1%9%6%4.9%4%
May 202652.5%22.1%9.9%6.6%4.4%4.4%
Jun 202650.5%26%9.5%6.4%4.2%3.5%
Jul 202650.9%24.9%9.1%6.1%5%4.1%
Aug 202654.2%22.8%8.3%5.6%4.5%4.5%
Sep 202650.1%25.8%9.4%6.3%4.2%4.2%

How has the Chuckit and West Paw comparison changed over the last 12 months?

3 findings
  • Chuckit was ahead of West Paw in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Chuckit’s share of searches among dog toy brands worldwide moved from 8.7% to 9.4%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 12.1K.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, West Paw’s share of searches among dog toy brands worldwide moved from 4.7% to 4.2%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 6.6K to 5.4K.

How did search popularity change for dog toy brands worldwide in September 2026?

2 changes
  1. In September 2026, Chuckit gained share of searches among dog toy brands worldwide, from 8.3% to 9.4%.

  2. Estimated monthly branded searches for West Paw worldwide fell 18.2% over 12 measured months, from 6.6K to 5.4K in September 2026.

How are branded searches counted?

2 search terms

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Chuckit’s and West Paw’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.

Chuckit

1 branded search term

  • chuckit

West Paw

1 branded search term

  • west paw

How the Brand Demand Index is measured

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