Hover to zoomSpecifications
- Material
- 1800D polyester Oxford fabric with a PVC coating
- Size
- 45 x 45 x 45cm inflated (about 17.7 inches)
- Cover
- Tough Oxford fabric over a separate inner bladder
- Weight
- About 790g
- In the box
- Outer cover, inner bladder, foot pump, plug remover
Full description
A ball this size cannot be picked up, and that is the entire point. A collie or a shepherd with no sheep to move will nose, chest and shoulder a 45cm ball around the garden instead, which is the job they were bred for rather than a game of fetch they have finished with in four minutes.
The cover is a tough Oxford fabric, fitted over a separate inner bladder, so the part that takes the claws and the teeth is not the part holding the air. It arrives flat with a foot pump and a plug remover, and takes three to five minutes to bring up.
- 45 x 45 x 45cm inflated, and about 790g
- Tough Oxford-fabric cover
- Separate inner bladder, so the cover takes the wear
- Foot pump and plug remover included
- In the box: outer cover, inner bladder, foot pump, plug remover
Inflate it hard. The instructions are blunt about this, and they are right: fill it until the cover is stretched smooth with no wrinkles, because a wrinkle gives a dog a bite point and a bite point is how a cover gets torn. Zip it closed, tuck the zip inside the cover, and keep the first few sessions supervised.
Who it's for: herding breeds and any big dog whose brain finishes a walk long before their legs do.
Delivery
Tracked UK delivery — your estimated arrival date is shown above and updates automatically. Standard delivery £2.99, and free on orders over £39. Full details on our delivery information page. Delivery information
Returns
30 days to change your mind, no interrogation. Items need to be unused (sensory products unopened, for hygiene). Full details on our delivery & returns page.
Payment
Secure checkout by Stripe — cards, Apple Pay, Link and Klarna. We never see or store your card details.
Common questions
How big is it?
Roughly 45 x 45 x 45cm once fully inflated, and about 790g.
Does it come with a pump?
Yes. A foot pump and a plug remover are in the box along with the outer cover and the inner bladder. Inflating it takes about three to five minutes.
What is the cover made of?
A tough Oxford fabric, fitted over a separate inner bladder so the cover takes the wear.
Will it survive a determined chewer?
It is a pushing toy, not a chew toy. Inflate it fully so the cover is smooth with no wrinkles for a dog to get their teeth into, keep play supervised, and take it away if the cover splits.
What size is it?
45 x 45 x 45cm inflated (about 17.7 inches). Every measurement we hold for this product is in the specifications above.
How big or heavy is it?
About 790g, according to the manufacturer’s specification.
How long does delivery take?
Your estimated delivery date is shown above and updates automatically. UK orders are sent tracked — standard delivery is £2.99, and free on orders over £39.
How do I track my order?
As soon as your order is dispatched we email you a tracking link, so you can follow it all the way to your door.
What is it made from?
1800D polyester Oxford fabric with a PVC coating. Full specifications are listed above.
What if I need to return my order?
You have 30 days from delivery to change your mind. Just email us with your order number and we’ll send the return steps the same working day — see our delivery & returns page for details.
Herding Ball for Dogs — 45cm Tough Oxford Cover
5.0 from 1 reviewA 45cm herding ball with a tough Oxford cover over a separate inner bladder, with a foot pump in the box.
£29.99
Delivery £2.99 · free over £39£29.99
- Delivery £2.99 · free over £39
- 30-day returns · free return postage
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Is this the right size for your dog?
This ball comes in one size, 45cm. Type the breed and we’ll tell you if it fits — and which ball to pick if it doesn’t.
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Inflate it hard
The instructions are blunt about this, and they are right: fill it until the cover is stretched smooth with no wrinkles, because a wrinkle gives a dog a bite point and a bite point is how a cover gets torn. Zip it closed, tuck the zip inside the cover, and keep the first few sessions supervised.
Why we chose it
Most balls this size take the better part of a fortnight to reach you. This one is already here, so it lands in a couple of days — and the cover and the bladder are separate pieces, so the bit that takes the teeth is not the bit holding the air.
— Matt, founder
Why buy from Giddy Pets?
- Carefully selected by pet ownersEvery product is chosen and quality-checked by people who actually live with dogs, cats and small pets.
- Tracked delivery on every orderUK delivery with tracking as standard — and it’s free when you spend over £39.
- UK customer supportReal, UK-based humans read every email — usually Matt, the founder. No bots, no ticket numbers.
- Easy returns30 days to change your mind, no interrogation. If it’s not right, we’ll make it right.
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Reviews
5 from 1 review
On: 45cm
The ball is good (except she barks like mad when she chases it). The pump was ineffective, we ended up with a bicycle pump with a different attachment.