I need help throwing a ball for my dog, how big a ball can this thing fling?
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I would agree with the first answer, this would not work well with a tennis ball
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You may be able to fling something as large as a golf ball, Up to maybe 50 or 60 feet. My Min Pin loved her tennis ball. I hurt my back and was no longer able to through it for her. Picked up a tennis racket at a yard sale and it worked great!
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If you look in "dog toys" you will find tennis balls and a popular plastic device you put the ball in a throw with an easy lower arm and wrist snap. That toy comes in two lengths and pockets to hold different ball sizes. Mine is the standard long one for regular tennis balls about $10 or less?Chuckit! Classic 26M Launcher (Colors Vary)26M classic is the standard tennis ball launcher. You can see from the comment this is extremely popular!
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This would not be optimal for throwing tennis ball-sized items. Pebble size at most is best.
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This thing will shoot a ball no matter how wet the ball might be. My dog thinks this is the best thing ever invented and my shoulder agrees. She will fetch until she drops. You can even adjust the distance. Great launcher.
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I think the center of the ball is probably the size of a hard ball. They are soft enough that my terrier can pinch it to pick it up but it is mouth size for our lab who has forsaken those round throw things for this new favorite.
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I don't know that you can really go wrong with a ball from 5-9 inches. I have a 2 and a 4 year old and we have several different sizes. Probably their favorite one is about 6 or 7 inches inches in size. It is good for kicking and two handed throwing. I had bought an 8.5 inch one for my 6 year old nephew, but both girls can play with it too.
842539
I can't picture a large enough dog who could play fetch with this very large ball.
670744
The diameter of the ball is 2.75". Hope your dog enjoys it as much as ours does.
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The hoop opening is approximately 7.75" so any ball smaller should work. Nerf Poof balls work great for us. Our dog liked the original balls a little too well. None left to measure for you.
1785633
It is closer to a tennis ball size. Definitely a tough ball, yet it is squishy, not hard. Our dogs have destroyed most chew toys and this one holds up nicely. They like the Orbee globe ball, but pulled the little raised pieces that represent land. Good luck!
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This ball would be great for both of your dogs' sizes (this ball is as big if not bigger than a soccer ball) - but I would actually say it has to do with the shape of their snout/nose/ jaw if they could grip it to carry it around or fetch. My dog was about 17kg, too and he loved it but he chewed it apart. My 20 pound beagle/dachshund loved it and could carry it around just fine - more of the beagle mouth than dachshund.
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Depends on the size of your dog and their mouth, and which size ball you purchase. We can kick or throw it and our dog can bring it back. It is not our first choice for fetch, we have other balls we use for that. Hope this helps.
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My 45lb Pit/Boxer happily carries hers around. Unlike with a tennis ball, it's big enough to affect how she runs, like she's a little lopsided, but she's not particularly strong or ball-oriented and still carries it proudly, so I wouldn't have any reservations about recommending for a similarly sized dog.
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How big is your dog? My dog is a 75 lb Husky mix that isn't any taller than a Lab, and she has to mess with it before she finds the right spots for her to pick up. This doesnt have the same type of give as a slightly deflated soccer ball. While it is squishy, its also firm enough that it could hurt a dogs teeth. A smaller version would be easier to catch mid air. hope it helped.
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I guess it all depends upon how small the dog is. This Diamond Plate Orbee ball is 3.25" diameter which considerably larger than a standard tennis ball. It is about half way between a baseball and a softball. It fits in a size large ChuckIt! ball launcher. My 75lbs German shepherd likes it a lot! But that is not to say a much small dog would not find this ball fun. My best guess is that any dog over 20lbs and under 100lbs would find this ball to be a good size.
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As long as you have a decent throwing distance. Probably need about 20 to 30 feet to throw. Also nice to have something behind Bounce for errant throws. Enjoy!
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It's about 1 inch across and it funnels half way into the ball so the treats don't just drop out easily. The dog has to roll it around and the treats come out intermittently.
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Small enough where my 6lb shitzu-poodle mix can carry it around, so you're OK! It's a mouthful for her. I'd guess around 2 inches diameter.
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I use the large for my Golden Retrievers, I would guess the bigger ball is around the same size as a tennis ball.