My recently adopted 2 year old 6lb yorkie would not play with any toys, even the ones brought with him, until I bought this toy. He absolutely loves it. He throws it around and then fetches it. I bought one to start with and then ordered three more. Since playing with this smaller toy, he has even started playing with some larger ones. If your small dog does not like toys, I would recommend you try this one. It is a perfect size for their little mouths.