Amazing toy for high energy heavy chewers
587057
My Pit Bull loves this ball. He chases it around and chews on it and IT LASTS. Will definitely be getting more of these
1294766
This football is AMAZING!!  My dog can destroy any toy in a matter of seconds so you can imagine my hope and happiness when I found this rugged football with many positive reviews from other members who have an "aggressive chewer" such as mine!  I was surprised at how tough the plastic is yet it has enough give for Kami to easily grab on and give it a good squeeze which produces her favorite squeeking noise.  The best part of this feature is again, it's touigh plastic so she can't squeak it like crazy and drive us mad either but can do it enough to enjoy herself.  The grip is perfect for her human to also play tug-o-war with her without the risk of getting any fingers in her way!  We don't leave her alone with her toys and keep her well supervised but this is the only toy that I've bought in the last 5 months (and there have been MANY!) that is still intact and in one piece in her toy box which is amazing and says volumes about the claims of this Kong toy! We love it so much that we may purchase another smaller version of the ball.  Thanks Kong!!
4757237
This toy is crazy durable! Our dog isn't the most aggressive chewer but she is definitely up there. The toy was smaller than I expected but our dog absolutely LOVES this toy and some days cannot seem to get enough. It is by far her prefered "tug" toy. If you have an active dog that likes lots of human/play interaction, this toy would be perfect for them!
1090716
This toy is AMAZING. My 65-lb hound mix can chew through an extreme Kong in minutes, but she's been gnawing at this ring for weeks and it's still in one piece. She's definitely worn the edges down, but hasn't even come close to breaking through. She's a digger - buries everything - and when we dig it up for her it's easy enough to wash off. I will be keeping at least one extra of these on hand for when she buries hers and I'm too lazy to go find it.
3338032
Our 75 lb Black Lab has destroyed every toy we've ever bought him, even one's for "aggressive chewers" like the black Kong (which he had pieces out of it in about 20 minutes!). This toy on the other hand has lasted over a YEAR! After a year of vigorous play & chewing, the old one looked pretty grungy so I got him a new one. The hard durable outer shell stands up to his aggressive chewing, the ball on the inside and the wobbly rolling of the ball stirs his curiosity and he'll often play for long periods of time all by himself with it, batting it around and trying to figure out how to get at that inner ball. Because of the hard outer shell, I'll admit that it's noisy (carpeted floors are best, I think on hardwood it would be really annoying!), but it is by far the BEST toy he has EVER had!
3441377
Great product, absolutely phenomenal.

My dog, is a big, fat, Pitbull (jaws of steel), and Basset Hound (nose and hunting mentality of steel, as well as equally lazy) and has town up every single toy we have ever given him. He has torn up firehoses, Kongs, rubber tire, and of course the old shoe here and there. He seems to be able to pinpoint and exploit every weakness in a chew toy, his jaws are the strength of a Navy SEAL's grit.

Enter GoughNuts. This chew toy is amazing. After nearly a month, he has tried everything in his power to tear this product apart, and amazingly, it only has a couple dents and tiny little holes, he has a LONG way to go before even piercing the first layer. You will even hear from growling of frustration because he can't rip it apart.

The MAXX Power Ring is a great buy for satisfying the chewing needs of any animal, and I will definitely purchase this product again.
4674314
Great toy, really great toy! Well made and strong enough for our Mastiff/Lab mix (male, 85 pounds) to battle with all day. Two items to note with this are that it has a short break in period where the rubber smell is very strong, but it lessens considerably over a short period of time and that this toy is designed by the manufacturer to be a supervised play toy. That means no letting the dog take off with it to use as a "chew" toy, they have other toys in their product line that are specifically designed for that. This toy is meant to be used for play and then removed from the dog's access until it is used again. Our dog has a truly tremendous bite, very strong, and this toy barely has a mark on it after many hours of back and forth tug of war. This toy is extremely durable, and I say that after going through three fairly expensive Kong toys that simply did not hold up more than a few days. Just the sight of this in our hand is enough to get our dog wagging and excited to play!
3528023
We have a strong chewer (80 lb Lab/Newfoundland mix) and we love this toy! We usually only buy KONG brand toys for him, and this is working out really well!  He loves playing tug of war with it.  We would definitely repurchase if needed.
945202
Our dog is a rescue and absolutely loves to chew. She seems how quickly she can tear up every toy I buy her. However, she has been unable to even leave any teeth marks in this one! Very sturdy and heavy duty for those enthusiastic chewers!
4296354
This is my second purchase of this very durable, super squeaky dog toy. I have a very large lab hound mix, who quickly tears apart and pulls out the stuffing and squeakers of any of these types of toys, EXCEPT this one! The one previous to this one lasted 3 years, which is saying a lot compared to him pulling, shaking and squeaking it on a daily basis.  This new one seems to be made even tougher. So I expect it will be awesome for quite a long time.  The fabric is a very thick super plush colorful material. The nylon/broadcloth seam around the edge is over a half inch thick with 2 rows of thick stitching. There are no parts that dangle off of it for the dog to pull and tear a hole into it. And even better are the 4 squeakers that have a big sound. It's actually quite comical to listen to when he is squeaking it (and fortunately he doesn't need to do it very long because it could drive anyone nuts after awhile, I'm sure). This is quite large: about 18 inches long, and 9 inches across at the feet and about 2 1/2 inches thick where the squeakers are as they are quite large. The head and the tail is thin and flat, which makes it easier for quick pick up or grab to throw since he loves to play fetch with this toy rather than a ball.  If angled just right I can throw it pretty far, he chases and brings it back while he's shaking his 'prey' and and trying to get us to play tug with him too.  I definitely recommend this toy for your rough and tough dog that loves to play.  Hope the manufacturer continues to make this toy as strong as it is for many years to come. I recommend this toy to others often.  Certainly is priced well too- I would pay much more for it.
4898310
Best Ball Ever! My dog loves it and spends a lot of energy playing with this. She is panting within minutes. She is a 47 lb lab pit mix and is very energetic. She is also a power chewer so if she chews a toy its dust! I saw these balls at the zoo with the lions inquired about them Then did a but of research and found that many dog owners buy these. This ball is very hard plastic so you cannot kick it or you may hurt a toe. Its not like the Jolly bounce and play which is very flexible. You can toss it if you are careful. My dog goes crazy for it. I love it!
1598629
My dog is a 45 pound Border Collie mix and can chew anything to pieces in a matter of a couple of hours. He really loves to gnaw the cover off his toys.  He's had one of these balls for over two weeks - played with it for several hours  every day - and it's still just like brand new. He's had a lot of other toys that are supposed to be for heavy chewers and the only other one that hasn't been totally destroyed in just a day or two is a "fox" made from a fire hose.  But it looks the worse for wear.  It is the best dog toy I have ever bought and I highly recommend it for dogs the size of mine.
481017
To be clear, this thing will get destroyed by an aggressive chewer pretty quick.  As a training and occasional play toy though, it is awesome. Super high quality and very adorable. We noticed our lab / hound mix was well on her way to destroying the squeakers after 20 min of play, but she does this with every soft toy and rope bone.  Just monitor your dog's play time!
4597416
My dog is a very aggressive chewer, especially if there is a squeaker involved!  I originally purchased this toy at a pet store, and watched my dog go crazy for it. I figured this toy wouldn't make it through the day, surely he would have it gutted in no time.  To my surprise, it stood up to some serious chewing for a few days before succumbing to its injuries.  My favorite part(s) of this toy are that 1- it has minimal stuffing, so that means minimal clean up. 2- when the outer toy is destroyed, it becomes a whole new rope toy!
We have a great time with these toys, and I will only buy them through Amazon now! I like to buy 5 or so at a time, so I always have a back up!
899356
Darcy, my beagle-terrier mix is an extreme chewer and this is the most durable chew-toy that she has, yet keeps her entertained for hours.  Most toys in our house get torn to shreds in a matter of hours or never get played with.  Darcy chewed the continents off right away on the first ball she has and I was worried that the rest of the ball would be as flimsy as the continents, but I couldn't be more wrong!  When I purchased our second ball, I peeled off the continents myself before giving her the ball, so they would not be a choking hazard.  This ball has lasted us well over a year, which is a record for Darcy!
3415776
We have a 6 month old lab that we purchased this for several months ago. Right out of the box he was instantly in absolute love with this toy. We loved it because this was the first toy he could self occupy with as he literally beats himself up the ball shaking it as hard as he can. I would be carefully with young children or using indoors if your dog is as crazy with this toy as ours because it isn't pleasant when you get wacked by the ball when they go to town. We actually had to make this toy an outdoor only one as we have a glass panel on our tv stand that we were afraid was going to take a hit sooner or later. As side from that I would HIGHLY recommend this toy as it is amazingly durable and definitely a crowd pleaser.
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I have a 45 pound Vizsla puppy who carries this ball around the house constantly.  It's large enough that there isn't and danger of choking, but small enough that he can get it entirely into his mouth and get some quality jaw-work done. He's a chewer and destroyer, and this toy has survived for and entire month with very little, if any, signs of wear.  The bounce is awesome, it's sturdy, and he can really go to town on it without fear of destruction.  I LOVE this ball.  He LOVES this ball.  It's a win/win for sure.