We just received this ball today, and immediately took it out to the yard to see how our puppers would like it. All the way headed out, she was going crazy trying to take the ball from us - she LOVES her toys. Our dog and past balls: We have an 50 lb lb pitbull, and she loves all toys, but has a bad habit of puncturing normal balls. The only other type we've had work for her are the solid kong balls, but they're far too hard for indoor play or bouncing in a crowded area (our cars are parked right by the back yard). What we wanted: We were looking for something like a small kids kickball, that we could kick around and bounce around but that she could still pick up with her mouth. Product Specifics: Size: This 6 inch is a little larger than what we were looking for. We spent about 30 minutes laughing hysterically as she pushed the ball around with her mouth open, trying to figure out how to pick it up. She eventually did, but it's not easy. Durability: The ball is made of a hard material, about 1/4 inch thick. There is a hole in the ball, which shows a hollow interior. It seems like it will hold up well as long as we don't leave her alone with it for long periods, as with unattended access she would quickly use the hole to tear it open. Bounce: The ball doesn't have much bounce, a purposeful bounce will bring it to about waist height. However, it bounces well off objects, and doesn't fly off crazily like the solid kong balls. Smell: The entire box had a blueberry smell, which was pleasant. It immediately got her attention. We'll see how well it lasts, but it seems to be baked in with the plastic, as opposed to being added after the fact, which is a good sign. Color: The ball is a bright light blue, which is good for dogs. Due to the spectrum of colors dogs see, red balls tend to blend in with the grass, as reds and yellows are seen in the same range as green. This being a blue, it stands out easily for her, which is what we wanted. Conclusion: This ball is amazing, even if it is bigger than we wanted originally. We're going to be buying one of the smaller ones, but I'm sure this will stay a favorite. Read more
My brother got this for his Belgian Malinois Puppy, and it's safe to say it was the best purchase! She loves it, and it's truly endured the aggressive chewing and playing between two wild puppies (a Belgian Malinois and a Dutch Shepherd Malinois Mix). The Shepherd destroys everything, and even this has withstood his destructiveness! That, or the Belgian girly is just that good at keeping it away from him. She runs around with it, and she even will place it somewhere with a slope and chase it herself! Again, best purchase! It looks dirty in the pictures, but it cleans up easily with a hose! Read more
My dog LOVES this ball. Ive purchased 2 so far, the first one lasted 5 years. My dog does bite it and it bounces back. She isnt an excessive chewedr so it lasted quite a while. My parents bought their dog one and it didn't last very long because their bully is an intense chewer and tore it apart after a week. So it depends on your dog. Biting is okay but if they rip at it and try to tear it up it will eventually break. We keep it outside, the sun bleached it a bit over time but overall the harsh texas heat and weather didnt damage it. Read more
My GSD loves this ball. He constantly plays with it. My oldest son and he will play kickball for hours with this thing and no matter what it’s always held up. He’s had it squished in his mouth and the moment it’s out, it pops back into shape. Very very durable! And we love that it’s big enough for everyone to enjoy, not just the dog! Read more
Purchased: (Balls (3) w/o handle) ★★★★ December 2021 June 2023 December 2023 Sorry, but when it comes to balls and dogs, nothing rubber is indestructible. Don't get me wrong, these are very good and tough balls. I believe my fur baby (52 lbs.) just wanted to get a better grip on the ball so she could run with it. She still played with them for a long time after she chewed them up. - however - New Purchase; (Ball with handle) ★★★★★ December 2024 It's been 4 months, and the new ball is doing well. It's easier for her to carry around and easier for us to throw. Read more
My dog Ruger loves this ball. He’s a large Rottweiler and he punctures the ball with his teeth all the time and the ball never deflates. It’s hard to find good durable toys for my dog and I found it in this ball. I will definitely buy more from this company. Read more
We have 3! We love these! Our GSD is obsessed with large balls and kept popping soccer balls. We first came across these balls at Costco where she bought 2. We have since come to Amazon to purchase more. These balls are very durable and great for not only the pup, but for our 11yo human boy to play with his pup with. Overall amazing product we will have many in our backyard lol. Read more
My dog loves this ball but had a hole in it within one hour. She continues to chew on the hole so I have to watch her because she swallows the pieces. I gave it 3 stars because she enjoys carrying it around the yard and chasing it. Great size and great toy. I just wish it was more durable. Price is high for a ball that was tore up within an hour. Read more
