My dogs have chewed my dog balls. Can this one withstand some avid dog play?
1366099
We have a very large [60'X70'] fenced dog area. Our Labs and Pointers have destroyed all kinds of soccer balls when the children neglect to retrieve them after sailing them into this area. I imagine the same will be true for this ball under those circumstances. Hopefully the children - older now - have learned their lesson. If the ball is left with the dogs for an extended period it will be destroyed. If the dogs participate with the children - under close supervision - in soccer practice, this ball should stand up. It's a good, well-made ball. If you're looking for decent dog toy balls, we've been happy with the orange or light blue rubber balls sold in the pet supply section of Walmart.
1154969
my 2 yr old pit is an aggressive chewer and she hasn't destroyed it to the point that I had to throw it away.. they are small chew plugs, but I keep an eye if I see her paws down on the ball, which means she is in destroy mode :) Good luck !!!
314916
I have two aggressive chewers. I had one of these balls destroyed within a week. I am trying out equivalent balls from Planet Dog purchased at my local pet store because the store owner said that I can get a free replacement for any "Five bone" Planet Dog toy as long as I have my receipt. My goal is not to have the local pet store owner go broke.
1154971
Absolutely!!!! This is a great ball, I have a pitty that has destroyed every ball except this one,..well worth the money and it floats!
1636642
Not really. It will hold up for a bit but I wouldn't let a chewer have it unsupervised. The ball has a fabric and rubber covering that will last a long time though. My dog love is it, but we don't allow her to destroy her toys. That being said she does live to chew/teethe on the smaller rubber chuck-it balls. She hasn't destroyed a one yet.
850039
I don't personally have a pit bull so I don't have personal experience there but my dog is a very strong Malinois and is a heavy chewer. He has never destroyed one of these balls.
1311452
one of my 4 dogs is a chewer and totally destroyed it. It did take him a while, but - yes, it is not impossible.
804787
It's slightly larger... maybe about the size of a softball? It depends on the size of your dog. In my opinion it's better if your dog can't pick up the ball and carry it with ease because if it is able to do that, then it may be able to chew it and break it as well. The ball is meant to be nudged and pawed at so that it rolls on the floor and dispenses treats.
361504
This is the second Tug-n-toss Jolly ball we have owned. My husband ran over the first one which sliced off the handle leaving 2 holes in the ball; however, it does not "deflate" and the dog still plays with it. It is just harder for him to pick up without the handle. Bottom line - these are tough toys and made to last.
1019669
I think it depends on the dog. Does your dog tend to break things? If yes, maybe go for the bustercube.
850044
No! They will destroy it into a million pieces in several days or weeks. I recommend Goughnuts. A little more expensive but i have 2 extreme chewers(bith pits) and they have yet(after 3 weeks) to do ANY damage to the ball and the large doughnut. There isnt a single puncture on either toy after weeks of trying!
1476521
I'm not sure. I have a 55lb. Staffordshire Bully and he is a chewer. My dog will sometimes push the ball with his nose if he isn't picking it up with his mouth.
1020274
I don't know what those other balls are like, but my dog (50 lb mixed breed) can def squish this one in his jaws, so it has some flex to it. He seems to find it very satisfying. It's not hard plastic. It's rubber but tough! Totally stood the test of time. We love it! As does our trainer, to whom we gave one, and he has some serious jaws on his dogs! Smells good too : ). Minty. And bouncy.
2107898
I have a Rott who LOVES to play with balls. Within a week of playing with this, he managed to get the stopper out for the battery and I could never get it back in (not sure how someone would replace the batter either). He still loves the ball and plays with it even though it doesn't light up anymore. I wouldn't call him an aggressive chewer, but it withstands him playing fetch with it just fine.
695243
I wouldn't as some dogs destroy it in just a few bites. My daughter's dog destroys any baby toys immediately.
1804931
Mine hasn't broke, i've used it on 8 balls....i play on a soccer team, so i would know.
1320713
I've never had "Cuz toys" but my dog plays quite rough with her toys. This is literally the only toy that has lasted!