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Ruff 'N' Tumble Serve 'N' Sling Retractable Ball Thrower

A retractable ball thrower for dogs that need the ball to go further than an arm can manage

£9.25

· tracked · UK mainland estimate · 14-day promise

UK delivery £2.99 · free over £39

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On sizing

We have no confirmed extended length, ball size compatibility, or material breakdown for the handle — the maker tells us what it does, not the specifics of how it is built. If you already own balls you want to use with it, we cannot confirm they will fit before you order.

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Why we chose it

It is a retractable design rather than a fixed-length scoop, which matters if you are carrying it any distance to the park. Retrieve games wear an arm out long before they wear a dog out, and this is the cheap fix for that.

— Matt, founder

Specifications

Type: Retractable ball thrower
Brand: Ruff 'N' Tumble
Range: Ruff 'N' Tumble (Sharples Pet)
Packed weight: 0.38KG

Full description

A dog that retrieves properly gets bored of a throw long before the person doing the throwing does, and the honest fix for that is distance rather than a new toy. A ball thrower exists purely to add the metres an arm cannot.

This is Ruff 'N' Tumble's Serve 'N' Sling, a retractable launcher made by Sharples Pet that extends to send a ball further than a bare-handed throw. It cradles a standard ball at the end and folds back down for carrying.

Retractable ball thrower
Extends to increase throwing distance
Part of the Ruff 'N' Tumble range by Sharples Pet
Packed weight 0.38kg
Suits chase-and-retrieve games

On sizing. We have no confirmed extended length, ball size compatibility, or material breakdown for the handle — the maker tells us what it does, not the specifics of how it is built. If you already own balls you want to use with it, we cannot confirm they will fit before you order.

Who it's for: owners of a retrieve-mad dog who are tired of their own arm being the limiting factor on a walk.

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

14 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

What does it do?

It is a retractable launcher that extends to throw a ball further than you can by hand, then folds back down.

What is it made from?

The makers do not specify the material breakdown on the card.

Does it come with a ball?

Not stated on the card — we would not assume one is included.

Which range is it part of?

It's part of the Ruff 'N' Tumble range, made by Sharples Pet.

How big or heavy is it?

0.38KG, according to the supplier’s own 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 if I need to return my order?

You have 14 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.

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 returns14 days to change your mind, no interrogation. If it’s not right, we’ll make it right.