Hover to zoomSpecifications
- Material
- Tear-resistant fabric shell over an inflatable bladder
- Cover
- Tear-resistant shell with reinforced webbing handles
- Sizes
- Small 25cm · Medium 45cm · Large 55cm across, inflated
- Weight
- About 340g (25cm), 620g (45cm), 920g (55cm)
- In the box
- Ball and inflation pump
Full description
A herding ball works because the dog cannot pick it up. They nose it, shoulder it and drive it across the grass, which is what a collie, a kelpie or a cattle dog is actually asking for when a normal walk leaves them bouncing off the walls.
What the handles change is who else gets to play. Webbing loops sewn around the ball give you something to hold, so the game can be a tug, a lift and a roll, or a wait and release, rather than a dog shoving an object round the garden on their own. The outer shell is tear-resistant with reinforced seams where the handles are stitched on, and it sits over a separate inflatable bladder. A pump is in the box, so it goes up in minutes and folds flat again when you have finished.
- Three sizes: 25cm, 45cm and 55cm across
- Reinforced webbing handles for tug and lift-and-roll play
- Tear-resistant outer shell over an inflatable inner bladder
- Inflation pump included; deflates and folds away for storage
- Made for obedience work, herding practice and paddock play
- Used with horses as well as dogs
It is inflatable, so it can puncture. The shell takes claws and stepping well, but a dog who grabs and grinds rather than pushes will find a way in eventually, and a ball that is losing air needs taking off them rather than patching. Keep it a supervised outdoor game.
Who it's for: herding and working breeds who want a job, and owners who would rather play with the dog than stand and watch them play alone.
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
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Common questions
What size should I get?
Bigger than your dog can get their jaws round: 25cm for small dogs up to about 10kg, 45cm for medium dogs to about 25kg, 55cm for the biggest shovers. If you are between two, go up.
Does it come with a pump?
Yes, an inflation pump is included. The ball also deflates and folds down for storage between sessions.
Can horses use it too?
Yes. It is built for paddock and yard use as well as the garden, and is used for herding practice with horses as well as dogs.
How tough is it?
The shell is tear-resistant with reinforced seams and is built to take paws and hooves, but it is still a pushing toy rather than a chew toy. Take it away if the cover splits.
What size is it?
Small 25cm · Medium 45cm · Large 55cm across, inflated. Every measurement we hold for this product is in the specifications above.
How big or heavy is it?
About 340g (25cm), 620g (45cm), 920g (55cm), according to the manufacturer’s specification.
Which options can I choose from?
Small / 25cm, Medium / 45cm, Large / 55cm. Pick one above before adding to your basket.
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?
Tear-resistant fabric shell over an inflatable bladder. 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.
Which size is right for a Border Collie?
The 45cm for most. A typical Border Collie is 14–20kg, so 45cm is the right ball: too big to get their jaws round, and light enough to push. One size covers the whole breed. Bred to move stock, so most take to a herding ball in the first session.
Which size is right for a Labrador Retriever?
The 55cm for most. A typical Labrador Retriever is 25–36kg, so 55cm is the right ball: too big to get their jaws round, and light enough to push. The breed runs 25–36kg and crosses a size step, so go by your own dog — smaller, up to 32kg: the 55cm; larger, over 32kg: a 65cm ball, which this one does not come in. Chasers rather than shovers; keep the first sessions short and it holds their interest.
Which size is right for a Cocker Spaniel?
The 45cm for most. A typical Cocker Spaniel is 13–14.5kg, so 45cm is the right ball: too big to get their jaws round, and light enough to push. One size covers the whole breed. Chasers rather than shovers; keep the first sessions short and it holds their interest.
Which size is right for a Staffordshire Bull Terrier?
The 45cm for most. A typical Staffordshire Bull Terrier is 11–17kg, so 45cm is the right ball: too big to get their jaws round, and light enough to push. One size covers the whole breed. Terriers bite before they push — if they get any grip on it at all, go up a size.
Which size is right for a Jack Russell Terrier?
The 25cm for most. A typical Jack Russell Terrier is 5–6kg, so 25cm is the right ball: too big to get their jaws round, and light enough to push. One size covers the whole breed. Terriers bite before they push — if they get any grip on it at all, go up a size.
Which size is right for a Miniature Dachshund?
The 25cm for most. A typical Miniature Dachshund is 4–5.5kg, so 25cm is the right ball: too big to get their jaws round, and light enough to push. One size covers the whole breed. Hounds are chasers, and a ball they can never catch keeps them going.
Herding Ball with Handles & Pump for Dogs
3.0 from 1 reviewA herding ball in three sizes with webbing handles sewn round it, a tough outer shell over an inflatable bladder, and a pump in the box.
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The shell takes claws and stepping well, but a dog who grabs and grinds rather than pushes will find a way in eventually, and a ball that is losing air needs taking off them rather than patching. Keep it a supervised outdoor game.
Why we chose it
A plain herding ball is the dog's toy. Handles make it yours as well — you can hold it, swing it, roll it back and take it away again, which is the difference between a dog entertaining itself and the two of you doing something together. Three sizes, so a spaniel and a mastiff each get one they have to push rather than carry.
— 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
3 from 1 review
On: Medium / 45cm
The ball is fine, but my dog doesn’t understand what to do with it. My grandson loves it, but I don’t think that’s what it is for. Is there a trick to help teach the dog what to do? Or is she just too young at the moment?