how durable are they if my puppy gets a hold of them out of the ball pit. She chews and destroys so much i'm afraid she'd choke
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If your puppy got a hold of them she would destroy them. Razor sharp puppy teeth would shred them.
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A puppy would be able to chew these depending on how large your dog is . Once these balls have a hole in them they can be flattened or crushed very easily.. They get their strength from being air ttight my 3 year old can easily crush these if he chews them for long enough . He has never been able to tear off any plastic they stay intact well after being crushed so I have never been scared of him choking on a small bit of plastic. I would say supervision would be required
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T. Olmstead, I would not recommend them for animals as the teeth will puncture and damage the play ball.
1555671
I don't think they would be safe around pets if your dog likes to chew. You can crush them with your fingers easily which I'm sure would create enough of an edge for her to bite or chew through. The balls are durable enough for children to play but a child could easily crush the ball if that we're his intention.
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I would look for balls that are considered "hard" ball pit balls, but even those may not workthese are "soft"
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My 3 mo old pup was and is still a chewer...has not chewed the poochie bells on the back door or the ones inside the bedroom door. Has plenty of chew toys and bones available. Things are kept off the floor and unavailable so can't chew. Pleease, Do not punish if chews if inappropriate..correct...and give THEIR chewies.
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I have a 75 lb pittie. She is a chew MONSTER! These giant size have held up extremely well after over 2 months.
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I break them in half and put inside my lab's large Kong. It keeps her occupied for almost an hour sometimes! She eventually gets it out though ;)
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I have a German Shepherd and 20 minutes is about the most any of these chews last. She loves them though........
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They aren't soft, definitely about as tough as a bully stick or a rawhide - so use your best judgement I guess. My little elderly schnauzer mix does fine with it, and our friend's pom eats it like a cracker.
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My puppy is 6 months, 30 lbs, and I would classify her as a moderate chewer. She's had it for a little while now. I got her the "giant" one. It's not all that easy for her to bring around, but she learned how, and it is standing the test of a puppy who is growing molars. She mostly only uses it when she gets into really aggressive chewing spurts. She mostly uses stuffed animals (they don't last long, but she loves 'em), a rope, and a red Kong bone.
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My puppy started ripping the seam...he loves the squekies so I have no problem with him tearing them out..but he does tear out stuffing..I removed stuffing and crinkle in toys...and he is just as happy with them..He loves Marvin..he shakes him..and then at night uses him as a pillow..just open the seam and take it out if it is a potential problem for you..JK
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absolutely!! Our dogs do the same thing and actually try to bite the sq-eek out!! We have had these balls now for at least a month and we still have all three and they have not chewed them up at all!! Fantastic ball fantastic price!!
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My dog is a VERY aggressive chewer, destroys things within minutes. Has had one of these balls for couple weeks now & no signs of punctures!!
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I gave them to my daughter for her 55-lb Rhodie-pit mix, because I thought they presented a choking hazard for my 95-lb lab mix. My daughter's dog also peels them. She has not yet peeled these, and she's had them for a few days, so I think they might be a bit tougher.
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This toy is 100% durable. I have 2 pitbulls and they destroy everything! They live this toy! But careful if you're keeping it in the house! Probably will put a Dent in your wall
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The Varsity Ball is hard plastic & depending on the size of the ball you purchase, I do not think it would be possible for your dog to shred any of the plastic off. I bought the large Varsity Ball for my 60lb pitbull who is a strong, aggressive chewer and he's not been able to make any dents in this ball. It's just too big for them to get their mouths around it and the plastic is too hard. My dog loves it and would chase it forever if we'd let him!
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My puppy has never made any attempt to destroy it. She snuggles with it at night and sometimes drags it out of her crate during the day to play with it, but mostly she just uses it as a pillow.
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Nope. They are very durable. They will puncture and lose some bounce, and my Lab chews constantly. These are the only balls he does destroy in a minute. He has some that altho a bitted ragged are months old. Certainly well worth a try.
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I don't know personally....I have a pit and she loved it, however she is an agressive chewer so she has managed to chomp lil' pieces out of the ball. I hope that helps :)
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I have not had a problem with breaking them up..some are very large but I have not run across very many thick ones that need breaking...luck of the draw? I would use a tenderizing hammer to break them up. But all in all the dogs really love them. Good luck