The 10 Best Balls for Dogs

Sierra Koester
Dogs typically have a lot of energy and enjoy play activities, such as chewing and fetching. If you have a dog, you want to give him the best toys. If your furry friend likes balls, check out the best balls for dogs below.

Plush Puppies Fleecy Clean Balls: Plush Puppies Fleecy Clean Balls are one of the best balls for dogs you can purchase. This ball helps wipe the plaque off of your dog's teeth as he or she chews on it. The soft material makes this ball good for dogs with sensitive teeth as well. In addition, this toy is machine washable, so you can keep it clean.

The ball measures 5.25 inches in diameter. You may order this dog toy from PetSmart's website for approximately $4. You may also purchase this product at PetSmart retail stores.

JW Pet Hol-ee Mol-ee Extreme Rubber Dog Toy: The JW Pet Hol-ee Mol-ee Extreme Rubber Dog Toy is one of the best balls for dogs on the market. This dog toy is especially durable, making it great for dogs who are aggressive chewers. In fact, may of the customers report that while their dogs have destroyed many toys, this ball has withstood their dogs' aggressive chewing.

This ball measures 5 inches in diameter, and would be appropriate for medium or large-size dogs. You may purchase the JW Pet Hol-ee Mol-ee Extreme Rubber Dog Toy from the Pet Mountain website for approximately $7.50. While this ball comes in various colors, the retailer requests you allow them to pick a color to send you.

JW Pet Amaze-A-Ball Treat Ball for Dogs: The JW Pet Amaze-A-Ball Treat Ball for Dogs is another toy your dog might really enjoy. You can put many different sizes of treats into this ball for your dog to enjoy. The toy will dispense treats as your pet plays with it. The ball is made from 100% natural rubber, which is pliable and resilient.

You may purchase this ball at PetCo retail stores or from the store's website. The JW Pet Amaze-A-Ball Treat Ball for Dogs measures 3.75 inches in diameter and may be purchased for approximately $7.

ChuckIt Glow Ball Dog Toy: Another one of the best balls for dogs is the ChuckIt Glow Ball for Dogs. This ball is unique in that it glows in the dark, so you can continue playing with your dog after the sun has gone down. The toy is made from non-toxic glow material and it is phthalate free. Charging the glow material of this ball is easy; simply put it under a lamp for a few moments and the toy will glow for hours. The ball has a green glow to it.

The ChuckIt Glow Ball Dog Toy measures 2.5 inches in diameter. It may be purchased from the Greg Robert Quality Pet Supplies website for approximately $6.

Football: A foam football is another one of the best balls for dogs you may want to consider purchasing for your furry friend. This football is available in purple and is also available in different sizes. This toy is especially recommended for dogs who are strong chewers. In addition, this dog toy contains a Treat Trapper, which holds treats and releases them intermittently while your dog chews on the football.

You may purchase this foam football from the ASPCA store on-line. The ball is available in small for $6 and in medium for $8. The small ball is recommended for dogs under 20 pounds while the medium-sized football is recommended for dogs weighing 20-50 pounds.

Paw Print Tennis Balls: Dogs love tennis balls, so the Paw Print Tennis Ball is another one of the best balls you can purchase for your pet. Different colored paw prints decorate each tennis ball in this pack. The balls are great for fetching and catching. You may purchase a 6 pack of Paw Print Tennis Balls from That Pet Place for approximately $6.

Great Choice Large Vinyl Ball with Spots: The Great Choice Large Vinyl Ball with Spots is a great ball for dogs you may want to consider getting for your furry friend. This ball is best for medium or large-sized dogs. It is important to note that this ball is made out of soft vinyl and can handle soft chewing only. The ball also contains a squeaker.

This dog toy measures 4 inches in diameter and is available in assorted colors. You may order this ball for dogs on the PetSmart website for approximately $3. It is also important to note that while this product is available in assorted colors, the retailer will choose a color to send to you. You may also purchase this item in PetSmart retail stores.

Doggie Talking Babble Ball: This dog toy actually talks to your dog when it's touched, responding to the slightest movement from your dog. The ball says 20 different things, such as, "Hey, what are you doing?," "Sweet Puppy," Grrr!," and more. This toy also features replaceable batteries, so your dog can get a lot of enjoyment out of this ball.

You may purchase a small Doggie Talking Babble Ball, which measures 2 inches in diameter, for approximately $9. This dog toy is available for purchase on the Dog Toys website.

Air KONG Squeaker Tennis Balls: Air KONG Squeaker Tennis Balls are another great dog toy for your pet. This toy combines two things dogs love - squeakers and tennis balls. The dog toy is made from tennis ball material and includes a squeaker inside. In addition, the toy is strong and can withstand chewing without wearing down your pet's teeth.

The Air KONG Squeaker Tennis Balls are available in four sizes: extra-small, small, regular, and large. Extra-small and small balls are recommended for toy and small dogs while regular and large balls are recommended for small and medium pets. Extra-small balls are 1.5 inches in diameter and cost approximately $3.25 for a pack of three. Small balls measure 2 inches in diameter and may be purchased for about $3.75 per package of three. You may purchase a pack of three regular sized balls, which measure 3 inches in diameter for approximately $5.50. Finally, large balls, which measure 4 inches in diameter may be purchased for about $5.50 per pack of three. Air KONG Squeaker Tennis Balls are available for purchase on the PetCo website.

Nuts for Knots Dog Toy: Finally, the Nuts for Knots Dog Toy is another great ball for dogs. This ball is made of 100% polyester rope, which is tied in knots. The rope is multi-colored, and the ball is great for chewing as well as for playing fetch with your furry friend. In addition, the toy will help clean away plaque on your dog's teeth as he or she chews on it.

This ball for dogs comes in three sizes: small, medium, and large. Small balls measure 2 inches in diameter and may be purchased for about $2.50. Medium balls measure 4 inches in diameter and cost approximately $4. Large balls may be purchased for approximately $6 and measure 5 inches in diameter. Nuts for Knots Dog Toys are available through the Doctors Foster and Smith website.

If you have a dog, you know how much they enjoy playing. Whether your dog likes squeaky balls, soft balls, rubber toys, or tennis balls, I hope you found a toy your dog will love here.

Sources:

PetSmart: Plush Puppies Fleecy Clean Balls:
http://www.petsmart.com/product/index.jsp?productId=3734322&lmdn=Dog

PetSmart: Great Choice Large Vinyl Ball with Spots:
http://www.petsmart.com/product/index.jsp?productId=3565788&lmdn=Dog

PetCo: Air KONG Squeaker Tennis Balls:
http://www.petco.com/product/102586/Air-KONG-Squeaker-Tennis-Balls.aspx?CoreCat=DogSFC_Toys

PetCO: JW Pet Amaze-A-Ball Treat Ball for Dogs:
http://www.petco.com/product/102717/JW-Pet-Amaze-A-Ball-Treat-Ball-for-Dogs.aspx

Greg Roberts Quality Pet Supplies: ChuckIt Glow Ball Dog Toy:
http://www.pet-dog-cat-supply-store.com/shop/index.php?page=shop-flypage-34847#addtocartthing

Dog Toys: Doggie Talking Babble Ball:
http://www.dogtoys.com/dogbabbleball2.html

ASPCA Store: Football:
http://www.aspcaonlinestore.com/index.php?productID=681

That Pet Place: Paw Print Tennis Balls:
http://www.thatpetplace.com/pet/group/14042/product.web

Pet Mountain: JW Pet Hol-ee Mol-ee Extreme Rubber Dog Toy:
http://www.petmountain.com/product/dog-balls/503713/jw-pet-hol-ee-mol-ee-extreme-rubber-dog-toy.html

Doctors Foster and Smith: Nuts for Knots Dog Toy:
http://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/prod_display.cfm?c=3307+3+13550&pcatid=13550

Published by Sierra Koester

I am a freelance writer. I received my BA in Psychology from DePauw University in 2004, and attended graduate school in the field of mental health as well.  View profile

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  • Angela Tague6/3/2010

    Great review! My dogs go for the classic tennis ball. I have tried the glo-ball and the Kong balls, but they don't seem to care for rubber! Thank you!

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