Nerf Dog Rubber Super Bounce Ball – 3.8in

Nerf Dog Rubber Super Bounce Ball – 3.8in

This is a ball made for the bounce rather than the throw. Dropped onto tarmac or a hard path it comes back up high and at an angle, and for a lot of dogs that unpredictability is far more interesting than a ball that simply rolls to a stop. A hard surface is where it works; on long grass most of the effect is lost.

The 3.8 inch diameter is worth paying attention to. It is a size that sits comfortably in a large dog’s mouth without getting past the back teeth, which is the thing that makes small balls dangerous for big dogs. For a toy breed it is on the large side, and a small dog will struggle to pick it up at all.

Performance & Benefits

• 3.8 inch moulded rubber ball, built for a high and unpredictable bounce.
• Hard surfaces bring out the bounce — a path or a yard rather than deep grass.
• Large enough that a big dog cannot get it behind the back teeth.
• Rubber holds its shape rather than going soft and oval like a felt ball.
• Bright colouring makes it easy to keep track of when it kicks sideways.
• Light enough to throw a long way one-handed.

Suitable For

• Medium, large and giant breeds.
• Fetch and chase games on hard ground where the bounce works.
• Dogs who have got bored of a predictable ball.
• Owners who want a ball too big to be swallowed by a large dog.
• Too big and heavy for a toy breed or a small terrier — the Nerf Dog Rubber Squeak Tennis Armor Balls at 2.5in are the right scale for those.

How to Use

• Bounce it hard onto a path, a yard or a wall rather than throwing it flat.
• Play in open space — it goes further and less predictably than you expect.
• Rinse and dry it after a muddy walk.
• Take it in after the game rather than leaving it out to be chewed.

Specification

• 3.8 inch diameter. Moulded rubber.
• No squeaker; this is a bounce toy rather than a noise toy.
• Barcode 810109526543.
• Colour is not stated on the product title and the ball is supplied in an assortment, so no single colour is named here. Nerf Dog publish the rubber specification and weight on the pack.

Care & Caution

• Not a chew toy. Rubber balls are chewed apart in pieces, and rubber fragments cause intestinal blockages — supervise and take it away if your dog starts working at it.
• Retire it the moment it splits, is punctured or loses a chunk.
• It bounces hard and high. Keep children and other dogs clear when you throw it, and do not bounce it indoors.
• Do not use it with a small dog that could get it wedged in the jaw or throat.