How easy is it for dogs to pick this up with their mouths? Would a 40 pound dog, who is not a heavy chewer, be able to pick this up and carry it?
1476519
I would get s smaller size for a 40 pound dog. My 70 pound dog can pick it up but my 40 dog cannot. These balls are not hard but they will stand up to a heavy chewer. If your dog is not one to want to bite down hard to be able to pick it up you may want to go down a couple of sizes.
1476520
Mine is REALLY hard (not at all squishy) and 4.5 inches. My puppy is 3 months old and about 20 lbs. She likes it but has a really hard time trying to pick it up. She usually gets about 2 steps and it falls out of her mouth.
1476521
I'm not sure. I have a 55lb. Staffordshire Bully and he is a chewer. My dog will sometimes push the ball with his nose if he isn't picking it up with his mouth.
618473
We have 2 small dogs about 10lbs each and have had them in it plus a watermelon we picked up at the flea market all at the same time. We have had ours for going on 2 years and love it. Many people stop and ask us about it. We do not zip it up as our dogs just like to look out by standing up.
936406
Yes, but it's small. A large dog may pick it up and play with it. I had a larger bowl and I doubt it would get picked up. It's just easier for me to handle this smaller bowl.
1496631
It depends on your dog, I got it for my German Shepherd, who is 125 lbs. I don't think he would swallow it, it is about the size of a lemon. The worst thing about it is the toxic smell, I just picked it up again and the smell has dissipated somewhat since I got it, but it worries me to give my dog something that smells like chemicals, so I didn't give it to him.
866011
this wobbler is fairly heavy. it's bottom weighted- my 40 lb puppy eats breakfast from it & he can't pick it up- just rolls it to get the kibble out. the hole is pretty small, so can't grab it & carry & since it's rolls also hard to find somewhere to grab. he loves this- even knows when to stop rolling because it's empty..i'm very glad i purchased this kong- he's a pretty strong chewer & hasn't been able to destroy this toy- i do pick it up when he's done though..hope this helps
634690
I have 2 pit bulls, one around 50 lbs and the other that's 65-70lbs. Both are strong chewers... they are able to break of large chunks of the standard nylon bones. They loved tugging with this and it lasted 2-3 weeks with playing tug constantly, and I do mean constantly. This was their favorite toy hands down. It's in 3 pieces now and they still try to tug with it, but they also like to chew on the pieces like a bone. They have never broken off any pieces by chewing it.
632860
I don't know exactly how much it weighs but I'm an upper middle-aged woman who doesn't get a lot of exercise & I can lift it with no problem when it's in the flat position. Obviously how heavy or hard it is to push depends on how heavy your dogs are. I push 3 small dogs in it easily. I'm sorry I don't have a more definitive answer for you but I hope that helps. I've been VERY pleased with it including the weight.
1046952
We have a Doberman,he can pick it up with his teeth,a smaller dog would need a smaller size.The ball is firm so they can not destroy .
2011999
I walk my 75 pound Golden Doodle and 40 lb doodle on it. I love the handle for when they pull. Though I use it just the odd time around traffic as they are of leash most of the time. If they are on the leash all the time I would look for something stronger
283812
It probably isn't comfortable for a dog much bigger than 40 lbs. that said, I've seen a 95-lb Lab squeeze into some wild spots when it suits him.
1943752
40 lbs won't be a problem. At t time I purchase this my German Shepherd was 43 lbs puppy.
2245725
My 9 pound Yorkie has knocked it over on several occasions - 10+ (after escaping from her seemingly inescapable crate). I assume that the lid unlocks as it hits the ground. Anyway - if my 9lb dog can knock it over, your 40lb dog will be able to!
674774
My 45lb Pit/Boxer happily carries hers around. Unlike with a tennis ball, it's big enough to affect how she runs, like she's a little lopsided, but she's not particularly strong or ball-oriented and still carries it proudly, so I wouldn't have any reservations about recommending for a similarly sized dog.
1441891
It is not heavy. I can pick it up with no problems. If I had to guess maybe 15 to 20 pounds. It weighs less than my cocker spaniel.
62427
Its not heavy but its alittle bulky. The spray itself might be alittle to much for a 10lb dog. Its a short burst but its mighty. I don't even put the collar on him anymore. We just hold it by him and he learned very quickly not to bark.
1412373
30 lbs easy- I'm sure I've had more in it, but I KNOW it can carry 30lbs and I can ride withthat (without it making the steering too weird from 'front heavy' syndrome). I know this becausemy dog weighs 30-33lbs and I've had her in it.
608547
It is not a "soft" chew, but it breaks apart VERY easily. My 12 year old puppy can easily chew it and my 8 year old puppy pretty much swallows it whole :o).