A Spiky Ball is possibly a great choice for your Bull Terrier
Left: Gnawsome spiky ball for dogs (4.5 inch) Right: Toys “r” us spiky ball for dogs from PetSmart (approx. 3.5 inch)
But there are good and … let’s say not so good ones.
It is usually not easy to find toys that your Bull Terrier loves and that LAST. This is why I spend quite some time on researching toys for dogs and testing them.
Just a few months ago I learned that many dogs love spiky balls – Mila is one of them!
They often have squeakers and come in many colors and different sizes. And they come with huge differences in durability, too. In this essay I will introduce two different balls to you, the Toys “r” us Spiky ball for dogs from PetSmart and the Gnawsome spiky ball.
In the chart below you find a quick comparison, before I describe both balls more in detail. My favorite is the Gnawsome, because it’s simply awesome! Keep reading to learn why …
A word for starters:
Please notice my updates on the Gnawsome (especially update #3) at the end of this article
Comparison chart for the Toys “r” us spiky ball from PetSmart and the Gnawsome spiky ball for dogs
Toys “r” us spiky ball for dogs from PetSmart (approx. 3.5 inch)
Pros
- Low-priced
- Floating
- Bouncy
- Spikes massage dog’s gums
- Different colors available
- Squeezable
- Mila loves it!
The ball floats in the water and has a good bounce. Despite the spikes it is not bouncing erratically.
Cons
- Not for heavy chewers!
- Comes with an easily removable squeaker
- Sinks when water sucked in
- Only available in one size
Mila with a Toys “r” us spiky ball
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