She managed to avoid it, Indiana Jones style, but since her narrow escape, she wouldn’t go near it again.

These are a really good size for a large dog, most are just a bit small and she can chew them with her back teeth, but not these. The Aussie Dog Enduro Ball is the ultimate hard wearing tough ball that will not pop, shatter or crack. I’ll add that traditional-sized dog soccer balls, which are around 8 inches, are best suited for medium to large breeds. Dogs and puppies (large and small) use their mouths and teeth to explore and learn more about the world. Our Jolly Mega Ball finally met its end when our Great Dane tester attempted to jump on top of it, scratching hard in the process.During testing, we noticed that some dogs without a strong herding reflex didn’t understand herding balls.

Their owners reported that it’s one of the few times they have actually seen their high-energy pups tire out.

Apparently, our team of doggy testers felt that the extra effort wasn’t worth it and were less likely to play with the ball when weighted down. Because it’s so large, the few dogs that could carry the ball around chewed it with their incisors and canines – the sharp pointy teeth at the front of your dog’s mouth. We know that even the most durable of pet toys can eventually be loved to bits by an enthusiastic dog, so we understand how important it is to keep items of this kind affordable - as replacements are often required. Nerf combined the two into a heavy-duty toy that kept our dogs entertained for hours – wagging their tails excitedly every time they made it squeak.