Race&Herd 25″ Original XXL Herding Ball for Dogs Large
Race&Herd 25″ Original XXL Herding Ball for Dogs Large – Herding Toys, Durable Outdoor Big Dog Herding Ball for Australian Shepherd, Corgis, Border Collie Ball & Other Medium to Large Breeds (Cherry)
- Herding Ball for Dogs Designed for Natural Instinct Play: Large herding ball for Australian Shepherds, Border Collies and herding breeds; activates natural herding behavior, boosts mental enrichment and physical exercise; ideal dog herding ball for outdoor play
- Durable for Active Herding Dogs: Made from heavy duty rubber to withstand aggressive pushing and rough outdoor use; keeps shape longer than standard toys; ideal large herding ball for dogs outside that destroy regular balls
- Versatile Outdoor Training and Energy Release Toy: Great for backyards, fields and dog parks; improves coordination and focus while channeling energy; suitable for medium to large breeds including collies and working dogs
- Safe Non Toxic Design for Confident Play: Smooth surface helps protect teeth and gums; designed for pushing and chasing without mouth carrying; bright color improves outdoor visibility; safer than hard plastic herding balls
- Enrichment Toy Built for All Weather Outdoor Use: Supports herding dog enrichment and independent play; easy to clean and weather resistant; available in multiple sizes for different breeds and training levels
Race and herd Herding Ball for dogs
Backed by canine experts, elite training approved
1Why does the herding inner ball look small, and the herding ball cover feel loose? Did I get the wrong cover size?
The inner ball may look small or the cover loose, but it’s not the wrong size. Inflate until smooth and crease-free. The ball expands tightly into the cover. Use an electric pump or compressor. Do not overinflate or the zipper may pop.
It is difficult to inflate the herding ball for dogs, how can I make sure it is firm, smooth, crease-free, and safe?
Use an electric pump, air compressor, or gas station pump for best results. PSI at 2-3. Inflate your dog herding ball until the cover is smooth, tight, and crease-free. Always supervise play. We recommend 15 minutes per session with water breaks.
The Herding Ball cover feels too tight to zip, how can I assemble it correctly without causing damage to the herd ball?
If the ball feels too tight to zip it means the herding ball is overly inflated and will cause the seams to tear or zipper to fall off. Slightly deflate, zip halfway, then finish inflating. Tuck the zipper pull into the safety slot before play.
Is the Herding Ball chew-proof, and what exactly is a herding dog ball or horse ball used for during play and training?
No, this isn’t a chew toy. It’s an enrichment ball for chasing, pushing, and herding. Dogs or horses use their nose, chest, or shoulders to move it, like herding without sheep. Too big to pick up, it channels natural instincts most toys can’t reach.
Which herding ball size is best for my dog, and how do I choose the right one for their breed and weight?
Choose based on breed and weight. 18" for small dogs (Corgis, Frenchies), 22" for medium herders (Border Collies, Shelties), 25" for mid-size breeds (Aussies, Huskies), 30" for large dogs and horses (GSDs, Labs, Great Danes). If unsure, size up!
| SKU: | B0GKPJWHFJ |
| Size: | 25" |
| Dimensions: | 25"L x 25"W x 25"H |
| Brand: | Race&Herd |
| Model: | Herding Ball |
| Colour: | Cherry 25" Herding Ball Set |
| Manufacture: | R&h ENT |
| Colour: | Cherry 25" Herding Ball Set |
| Size: | 25" |
Product description
Race and herd Herding Ball for dogs
Backed by canine experts, elite training approved
Why does the herding inner ball look small, and the herding ball cover feel loose? Did I get the wrong cover size?
The inner ball may look small or the cover loose, but it’s not the wrong size. Inflate until smooth and crease-free. The ball expands tightly into the cover. Use an electric pump or compressor. Do not overinflate or the zipper may pop.
It is difficult to inflate the herding ball for dogs, how can I make sure it is firm, smooth, crease-free, and safe?
Use an electric pump, air compressor, or gas station pump for best results. PSI at 2-3. Inflate your dog herding ball until the cover is smooth, tight, and crease-free. Always supervise play. We recommend 15 minutes per session with water breaks.
The Herding Ball cover feels too tight to zip, how can I assemble it correctly without causing damage to the herd ball?
If the ball feels too tight to zip it means the herding ball is overly inflated and will cause the seams to tear or zipper to fall off. Slightly deflate, zip halfway, then finish inflating. Tuck the zipper pull into the safety slot before play.
Is the Herding Ball chew-proof, and what exactly is a herding dog ball or horse ball used for during play and training?
No, this isn’t a chew toy. It’s an enrichment ball for chasing, pushing, and herding. Dogs or horses use their nose, chest, or shoulders to move it, like herding without sheep. Too big to pick up, it channels natural instincts most toys can’t reach.
Which herding ball size is best for my dog, and how do I choose the right one for their breed and weight?
Choose based on breed and weight. 18″ for small dogs (Corgis, Frenchies), 22″ for medium herders (Border Collies, Shelties), 25″ for mid-size breeds (Aussies, Huskies), 30″ for large dogs and horses (GSDs, Labs, Great Danes). If unsure, size up!
I was really torn on review. The ball is everything it says it will be and my boy LOVES it. It works his abs, engages his mind, and tires him out really fast. It even got his attention away from the dogs walking past fence, so it is really powerful. 5 stars on effectiveness. (Be sure to inflate until there are no creases. I was scared to over inflate.
The issue is the durable cover will chafe the biters. There is another review that says same. Understand that the cover needs to be strong, but it definitely is rough on the face. I am trying to train him to “roll it”, and he is catching on, but his instinct is to put his mouth on it. His poor little mouth is all red and inflamed. I just don’t know how often I should let him use it. Going to reach out to company for feedback, because otherwise we LOVE the ball.
Benny is a 55 pound, tall, Pittie mix and we ordered the 25 inch
UPDATE: My dog learned how to roll it, still biting at it a bit, but this ball ROCKS!!! I am keeping an eye on the chafing, just beware of the possibility -but definitely buy this for your dog. 5 minutes of play buys you a day of tired pup- I changed rating to 5 stars, I would and will buy this again. I updated video to today sessio
This seems like your typical gym ball in a sleeve, it’s not. I must admit I had some trouble aligning the balls pump hole with the zipper in the sleeve but once i got it- blow up the ball a little bit and then put it in the cover and finish it off. After using that method, it was awesome! The ball is a little heavy, i have some issue picking up and throwing but it is perfect for my australian cattle and siberian husky. The husky prefers to stay outside with it, and focuses his time on the zipper. However this ball has a 2 zipper method, he never comes even close! We’ve had ours since December, it’s now March. It stays outside in winter and though at times it seemed like it lost it’s air- on warmer days it’s back to full. So far this ball has traveled more than me- it’s landed on a bush of thorns, got pushed over a garden fence down a hill of broken dormant bamboo stalks, my male drags it- by any part he can pinch his teeth on and ends up going in a circle but still- my point is it’s a very sturdy, strong cover and made for dogs, horses, bigger animals to play, and boy do mine enjoy it! I can still bounce it on the grass, in the cover and the noise gets my dogs attention, from there, I kick it up a hill and he runs like crazy to catch it before it comes back to me. What makes me even happier- he plays with on his own as well. All by himself, he learned. So it is possible for your dog to teach himself to stay occupied! The possibilities are endless. I once watched him push the ball along the fence line back and forth for a good hour. He pushes it with his nose, sometimes he tries to jump up on it, and will roll it little by little with his paws. My female pushes with her nose and if she’s trying to stop it she’ll put her butt in line with it and it stops by tapping her butt. As you can see there are multiple functionalities, endless possibilities, and highly recommended! I also want to point out, since I’ve closed mine, I haven’t had to open it back up for anything. Not to fill it again, not to adress anything, once i put it outside it hasnt cpme back in. It’s been in the snow, it sat on the pool after the pool was taken down and covered, and there are no water stains like you’d think. The cover feels like that thick car heart duck material- though i knos its not, thats what it feels like to me. And yes I know that’s spelled wrong 😉
Durable cove
I’ve owned this hearing ball for two years, as of right now my dog has managed to chew through the protective cover (she’s a border collie x golden retriever mix). She’s also an aggressive chewer so the fact that it’s lasted this long is impressive to me and my family. I love this ball and will be repurchasing it.
Bien protg par sa housse
Trs bien, seul bmol, il faudrait une anse car ma chienne attrape le ballon au niveau de la fermeture clair et va finir par dchirer le tissu ce niveau l, dommage.
Vu le prix, cet amlioration devrait tre possible 😉
Looks like it should hold up to some intense play. I have the 22 inch diameter ball. It took a little bit of finesse to fit the rubber bladder into the protective sheath, and a lot of pumping air into the bladder. A nice touch is provided with a small pocket to insert the zipper pull. Got it inflated, looks rugged, and put it into action with my two German Shepherds. They looked it over and all but ignored it. Perhaps the fact they are 8 and 10.5 years old has something ( a lot) to do with it. I’ll give them more opportunities with it, and if results are the same, look for someone with younger dogs that might find the herding ball a bit more interesting.
Got the 30″ one for my 45-50lb Queensland and 85lb German Shepherd.
Assembly: Directions are easy to follow. It was a little tough to get the inner ball stuffed in the liner because the ball is kind of a sticky plastic material. The best time to line up the hole in the zipper seems to be when the ball is partially inflated. The pump it comes with sucks but it worked ok for me. It’s just time consuming and a bit of a workout. I got to the point where I thought it was fully inflated and the liner was too big, but just as it says in the directions, THE BALL INFLATES LIKE A BALOON AND WILL STRETCH. Just keep going and it will fill the liner!!! If you’re having trouble with the pump it comes with, try a different one.
Play: Holy cow, what a blast! My Queensland took to it in a matter of seconds, I just have to keep a close eye on him and tell him “no bite” if I see him trying to grab at the zipper. He’s absolutely obsessed and it tires him out in 5 minutes(on a hill and in tall grass) then we have to take a break. My German Shepherd wants to paw and chew on it so I will need to do separate training sessions for him to teach him that I just want him to push it. He won’t be allowed to play with it until he knows not to try to chew it.
Durability: The materials and stitching are heavy duty. The key to this toy is understanding that it is not a chew toy and is designed to be pushed with your dog’s nose/body. You need to watch your dog closely while they are learning how to play with it to make sure they are not chewing it. Look up Treibball training videos if you need help on how to teach them to push not chew. Properly inflating it and getting a larger size will also help prevent your dog from biting it.
So far, we’ve only had a few play sessions with it but the only thing I can see going wrong is me not paying attention and letting one of the dogs chew on it or accidentally over inflating. I’m SO glad I didn’t listen to the reviews because it seems like most of the issues are operator error/not reading or following directions. It’s so worth it for the tired, happy, fulfilled doggo at the end of a session!!
I have a super chewer who loves herding balls. This ball is heavy duty. The materials inside and out are twice as thick as the last ball I bought for him which was $20 cheaper. This ball was worth the extra investment. I have a boxer mix puppy who is really tough and likes to chew things that are hanging off. This ball only has a zipper cover over a heavy zipper he can only grab it in that one place. He broke the zipper open but I was able to simply zip it back together. He has gotten his teeth through the cover after 5 days of 10 minute play but it hasn’t ripped open yet. I think this is a good buy for a crazy pup. You really need to supervise play. It wears him out!