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Outward Hound Orbee-Tuff Orbee Ball with Rope Tug Dog Toy, Blue/Green

Outward Hound Orbee-Tuff Orbee Ball with Rope Tug Dog Toy, Blue/Green

By Outward Hound 7 reviews analyzed Updated Oct 2023 75% confidence
3.8 /10
Quality
3.0
Value
4.0
Design
4.5
Function
4.0
Durability
2.5

In a Nutshell

  • Pawsome sensation
  • Rope quicker snapped
  • Better as back-up toy

Quick Verdict

The Outward Hound Orbee-Tuff Orbee Ball with Rope Tug is a dog toy that is both loved by dogs and hated for its durability of the rope. While the dogs enjoyed the ball, the rope is the part of the toy that is easily torn to shreds by many dog breeds, posing a potential safety hazard. Some users advocated for keeping the ball but discarding the rope.

Quick Stats

Reviews Analyzed 7
Would Recommend 42%
Would Buy Again 0%
Avg Lifespan 1 week

Pet Compatibility

🐕 Dogs
Suitable
🐈 Cats
Caution

Critical Warnings

critical

Rope can detach and pose a choking hazard

Prevention: Regularly inspect the toy and replace if the rope starts to fray.

high

Rope compromised by small pets

Prevention: Do not leave the dog unattended with the toy and replace the rope.

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Fun Interactive (5)

    Many reviewers noted that their dogs loved playing with the Orbee ball.

  • Easily handled (2)

    Not aggressive chewers can be entertained for a reduced time span...

  • Dog Brains Game (2)

    He loves it.

Cons

  • Rope durability (7) critical

    Multiple users reported the ball rope lasting only a short time.

  • Rope compromised by small pets (2) high

    German Shepherds had the rope untied and detached from the ball in less than a week.

  • Safety hazard (2) critical

    Leaves behind pieces where dog can choke on

  • Rope detachment (3) major

    Rope detaches quickly, posing safety risk.

Quality Trend: Declining

Previous models held up better over time and the rope was more secure.

Older Reviews Said:

neutral

Newer Reviews Say:

negative

Who Is This For?

Best For

  • Dog owners with small or medium pets — Larger dogs can easily detach the rope, which can pose a choking hazard.

Skip If

  • Owners of aggressive chewers — The rope can detach and pose a safety risk.

Durability & Care

Expected Lifespan 1 day to 3 weeks

Factors: Size of dog, Aggressiveness of chewing, Frequency of use

Rating Distribution

2.7
7 reviews
5★
0%
4★
28%
3★
43%
2★
28%
1★
1%

Bottom Line

A decent entertaining option for dogs but make sure to keep the rope from damaging parts of the toy so it does not pose harm to dogs. If you have a dog that enjoys rope tugs please make sure to always supervise this toy.

3.8 /10
Below Average