Outward Hound Firehose Tug N Fetch Dog Toy
Durable and well-loved by dogs, but mixed reviews on durability for heavy chewers.
The toy has several usability issues mainly on its durability, and many users noted the lack of squeak in the ball. There are definitely mixed reviews, with people suggesting it's best for smaller dogs, but mediocre or dangerous for larger dogs. The positives are often mentioned more in terms of fun for the dog.
Ball can be a choking hazard for larger dogs and can be chewed apart quickly making it a hazard for smaller dogs also.
Prevention: Careful supervision and purchasing for the right breed.
Many users reported that the ball is perfect in size for small dogs and easy enough to carry and pick inside the house, like carpet for an example.
The durability varies among users, but it exists somewhat in the case of bigger dogs.
Many users reported the ball either comes without a squeaker or the squeaker stops working after a short time.
The ball is easily chewed apart, especially by larger dogs.
The ball is too small for medium to large dogs, which could be a safety hazard.
Factors: size of the dogs, time of usage
The ball dimensions are listed as 2 x 3.75 x 4.25 inches for the small size and 3.5 x 4 x 5.5 inches for the medium size or any of its size-based value.
The majority of reviews mentioned durability issues, indicating the ball may not be very durable, especially for larger or aggressive chewers.
"however the inside black ball is very hard and none of the 3 dogs have been able to damage it and they all think it is the best fetch ball ."
"Terrible product. Dog bit thru it and then left it alone!"
Considering the unsure functionality of the squeaker and material used to make the product, this is most likely not worth the purchase.