Herding Buddy Ball Dog Toy, Blue, 25-in

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  • Designed by dog lovers for dog lovers, this toy features a dual-layer cover with a durable polyester blend and reinforced double stitching for long-lasting play.
  • The cover is specifically designed for dogs’ dichromatic vision, making the herding ball more visually engaging and encouraging longer playtime.
  • Made from thick, high-quality PVC, the inner ball can withstand up to 2,000 pounds, ensuring safe and durable play.
  • The high-flow foot pump allows for quick inflation.
  • The handle is designed for training and easy transport, but it is not intended as a chew toy.

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Herding Buddy

Herding Buddy creates durable toys designed to engage high-energy dogs. Whether in a backyard or the living room, their products channel natural instincts into fun, focused play—keeping intelligent pups happy, active and mentally sharp.

Improved Agility and Coordination

Maneuvering a large ball takes focus and control, helping dogs sharpen coordination, balance, and agility. It’s a fun, instinct-driven way to build physical and mental skills—perfect for active breeds that thrive on challenge.

Mental Stimulation & Stress Relief

These balls challenge dogs to think, plan, and problem-solve—offering essential mental stimulation for intelligent breeds. The focused play relieves stress, curbs boredom, and helps burn excess energy in a positive, healthy way.

Natural Instincts + Physical Exercise

Herding breeds have a natural drive to chase and control. Herding Buddy lets dogs safely satisfy these instincts—no livestock needed. Active play builds strength, agility, and focus, offering a fun, full-body workout driven by purpose.

About Herding Buddy

Herding Buddy was inspired by Cora, a high-drive, quick-thinking, mind-of-her-own dog who needed more than just walks to stay happy. Her energy and herding instinct let to the creation of a ball that challenges, fulfills, and celebrates dogs just like her.

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars
By Glen on Nov 12, 2025

Lasted 10 minutes before seams ripped!

As the title of this review states, the seams ripped within 10 minutes of my Australian Shepherd playing with it. I followed the instructions and inflated until

As the title of this review states, the seams ripped within 10 minutes of my Australian Shepherd playing with it. I followed the instructions and inflated until the wrinkles were out of it and added a couple pumps to account for the air loss during plug insertion. It was not over or under inflated as per the directions. I brought it home and stiched the rips with 120 lb fishing line, and attempted to tape the seams. She ripped the tape off in the first minute and continued to rip the factory seams... the fishing line held up. If you don't have an industrial sewing machine to make repairs, I wouldn't even consider this product. Hand sewing was difficult. The dog loved it, but not for long. Not worth the money!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Kathleen on Jan 10, 2026

Herding ball

Seem to be class one ball. Tough, strong like it needs to be. My dog doesn’t seem to be drawn to it. He is Austrian Shepherd, 2 yrs old, about 48lbs. Maybe

Seem to be class one ball. Tough, strong like it needs to be. My dog doesn’t seem to be drawn to it. He is Austrian Shepherd, 2 yrs old, about 48lbs. Maybe later. Hopeful!

Rated 1 out of 5 stars
By Anne on Oct 28, 2025

Not durable

I have a 11 month old Australian Shepherd (about 50 lbs) and although he just LOVED this toy, I would not recommend it. It is not durable. On the second play day,

I have a 11 month old Australian Shepherd (about 50 lbs) and although he just LOVED this toy, I would not recommend it. It is not durable. On the second play day, the zipper broke open, and he was able to rip the cover of the ball. Chewy kindly sent me a replacement herding ball and within moments of first play for the second ball, the same thing happened, plus the inner ball punctured. Both times were during supervised play. This is not a toy for hard playing dog with a lot of energy.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars
By Alyssa on Oct 11, 2025

Lasted less than 5 minutes

I got this for a backup for when my dog finally lost/wrecked her other herding ball. I just inflated this and my dog grabbed it by the handle, shook it around and

I got this for a backup for when my dog finally lost/wrecked her other herding ball. I just inflated this and my dog grabbed it by the handle, shook it around and the handle and patch of fabric tore off and the ball got punctured. She was not being overly aggressive with it and her herding balls usually last her awhile. Definitely was not well made, extremely disappointed in this product.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars
By trish on Jan 8, 2026

Damaged

Unfortunately where the handle is located inside the circle tore where our dog kept picking it up. Amy chance we can buy the replacement cover?

Unfortunately where the handle is located inside the circle tore where our dog kept picking it up. Amy chance we can buy the replacement cover?

Rated 3 out of 5 stars
By Bradford on Nov 20, 2025

I was so hopeful!

I have a Pittie, bully bread and can chew through anything. I thought this was it!! But she managed to dig and find the zipper and less then 24hrs later. The ball

I have a Pittie, bully bread and can chew through anything. I thought this was it!! But she managed to dig and find the zipper and less then 24hrs later. The ball was popped. But it was a good quality ball. Just not for an aggressive chewer.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars
By gail on Dec 20, 2025

defective zipper

Not designed for typical dog herding. Weak material. Material tore in a perfect circle around zipper. Defective.

Not designed for typical dog herding. Weak material. Material tore in a perfect circle around zipper. Defective.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars
By Davina on Aug 17, 2025

A Truly Subpar Product

I have a GSD that loves her herding balls. I bought this smaller one as her larger one is impossible to store. This is the 25” model, plenty big enough the she can

I have a GSD that loves her herding balls. I bought this smaller one as her larger one is impossible to store. This is the 25” model, plenty big enough the she can not get her mouth around it. I was excited at first. The cover and ball itself were a nice heavy material. There are two pumps, plenty of plugs, and very clear instructions. I was not sure about the handle as it gives the dog something to grab onto. I received this on Tuesday and saved it for today, Sunday funday, to inflate. It was easy to inflate per the instructions. It literally took 3 trips around the yard before I had to take it away from my now super disappointed dog. As you can see from the photos, the zipper split. And the ball was not over-inflated. There was actually a tiny bit of play in the cover. When I inspected this zipper malfunction, I also noticed that the stitching was coming apart in a couple spots. Packing it all up in the box after inflating this ball does not seem possible. It came in very compact packaging. The quality is such a huge disappointment. This ball was a very expensive, disposable, 5 minute toy. I am under no preconceived notion that balls last with a GSD. But this product does not even stand a chance with any size herding dog. It was self- destructing before we had even a few minutes of play time. Truly a waste of hard earned money .

Rated 4 out of 5 stars
By Unity on Sep 16, 2025

My dog didnt understand it

Im only giving a 4 star cuz my dog didnt like it but the product itself is fine. My doggo is a herding dog so i figured this was going to be a shoe-in for him. Hes

Im only giving a 4 star cuz my dog didnt like it but the product itself is fine. My doggo is a herding dog so i figured this was going to be a shoe-in for him. Hes bigger than it but yet was terrified by it rolling back towards him when we first used it and since then he has avoided it like the plague. The materials are strong and its extremely weather resistant. Storms, Snow, extremely hot weather, still filled with air and no damage to it at all. Love that it comes with a pump and several different attachment pieces as well as a cover for the ball. My dog didnt like it but its a very high quality toy.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars
By Pamela on Sep 23, 2025

Egg shaped

I ordered the 18” ball but the box actually says 17”. While this ball was very expensive, I still ordered it. Not completely satisfied. It was hard to get all the

I ordered the 18” ball but the box actually says 17”. While this ball was very expensive, I still ordered it. Not completely satisfied. It was hard to get all the wrinkles out of the ball without over inflating it, and then it’s hard to get the zipper closed. It is oval shaped, not round. My dog likes it and will play with it. But it doesn’t roll the best being egg shaped. If I let air out it gets wrinkles in the cover. Disappointing for the price.