Chuckit! Breathe Right Fetch Ball 2 Pack Small

Excellent product but rather expensive (but a lot cheaper than a vet dental bill!) My dogs (spaniel and a kelpie collie) love these balls. They provide all the fun that a tennis ball provides but not the risk of damage due to weight or fibres. They work well in the chukit launcher which is goog because they get very slimey !!!! Super product, I will never buy another tennis ball. I do make sure that both dogs return their ball after play! at 5 each I have explained to my pair that its a lot of dog bickies!!!!

Note - My fetch player does not overheat so my review is more focused on the ball's playability. If you have a dog that does overheat do consider trying this ball.We have Chuckit! Ultra and Glow balls in regular use at my home - both loved by dogs and people alike, so I wanted to try this version as well. The open form of this ball does allow for more airflow for the dog carrying it (Ultra has no holes, Glow has a hole through the middle of the ball). This makes the ball also significantly lighter. It does not fly as far, does not bounce as high, and it is much quieter (barest sound on concrete, often no sound at all when falling on grass/leaves and none when in the air - Ultra hits the "loudest" and Glow whistles somewhat when it flies). My dog often overruns ... MoreNote - My fetch player does not overheat so my review is more focused on the ball's playability. If you have a dog that does overheat do consider trying this ball.We have Chuckit! Ultra and Glow balls in regular use at my home - both loved by dogs and people alike, so I wanted to try this version as well. The open form of this ball does allow for more airflow for the dog carrying it (Ultra has no holes, Glow has a hole through the middle of the ball). This makes the ball also significantly lighter. It does not fly as far, does not bounce as high, and it is much quieter (barest sound on concrete, often no sound at all when falling on grass/leaves and none when in the air - Ultra hits the "loudest" and Glow whistles somewhat when it flies). My dog often overruns this ball. He takes off when I raise the launcher but the ball does not go as far as he is used to and often it has fallen, bounced and stopped before he turns around giving me the "hurry up and throw look". So my fun, watching him catch a bouncing ball at a full run across the field and seeing the joy on his face as he comes running back, is diminished. I think his fun is less too (he certainly gets less exercise/running with this ball). My dog does love the feel of the ball though (he likes to carry balls around even without fetch) and does choose it occasionally from his stash for play.

Most all of the toss balls, including some from Chuckit, are fabric covered rubber. In dog parks many of these toys are commonly shared among a number of dogs. I found it astounding that dog caregivers do not consider the disease vector of dog saliva. The fabric covered balls become dripping messes in a very short time. There are a number of illnesses transmitted via dog saliva. New and used tennis balls are among the very worst offenders. Please see: AKC, Journal of Medicine and Life, PetMD, CDC, and The Conversation websites. Also, shared water buckets at dog parks are not the safest.The "Air Fetch" toy by Chuckit is a most welcome addition to the broad line of available dog toys. While not as cheap as used or new tennis balls and other fabric covered dog toss ... MoreMost all of the toss balls, including some from Chuckit, are fabric covered rubber. In dog parks many of these toys are commonly shared among a number of dogs. I found it astounding that dog caregivers do not consider the disease vector of dog saliva. The fabric covered balls become dripping messes in a very short time. There are a number of illnesses transmitted via dog saliva. New and used tennis balls are among the very worst offenders. Please see: AKC, Journal of Medicine and Life, PetMD, CDC, and The Conversation websites. Also, shared water buckets at dog parks are not the safest.The "Air Fetch" toy by Chuckit is a most welcome addition to the broad line of available dog toys. While not as cheap as used or new tennis balls and other fabric covered dog toss balls, the health of my dogs are paramount. Of course, the choice is up to the consumer. I would recommend all non-fabric toss balls for dogs if they frequent dog parks. This particular ball is quite the favorite of my dogs as they satisfy the chewing urge and cannot be punctured. No matter how muddy our dog park becomes, I live in Oregon, these clean up in a snap. Chewy frequently has specials with these toys. I always take advantage of them as I live on Social Security.