L. Bledsoe
Reviewed in the United States on March 1, 2025
Great product! My toy poodle is 1 yr old and went blind from cataracts and he loves to play ball. I would throw the ball and he would use his ears and eyes to try and find them. This ball squeaks and smells like bacon, so he finds it right away. It’s soft, so it’s not for chewers. Cataract surgery next month, but this will still be his favorite ball.
Amanda K.
Reviewed in the United States on February 24, 2025
I have purchased a number of these Hartz products, and my puppy and mom's puppy love them! They are both extreme chewers, and these are the only products that they have not punctured. They have held up perfectly, and the dogs love them! The only downside is that you can't select your color, and it's sent at random
Michelle Smith
Reviewed in the United States on February 22, 2025
I had to buy a larger ball for my dachshund but these are great toys. He can be very destructive, and these hold up. I like the bright colors, so I can find them in the yard when he takes them outside. He loves squeaky toys, so beware. They aren’t quiet.
E.J.S.
Reviewed in the United States on February 19, 2025
My little dog loves to chase the ball, but the normal tennis sized balls were too big. This ball is made of heavy duty vinyl / plastic material. It is a great size for a dog with a smaller mouth. It has given me hours of entertainment watching her toss the ball in the air and catch it. She also chases it for hours. It is the perfect hardness for her to bite it, yet not hurt her teeth. The colors are bright enough so they don't get lost easily under things.
TeriCiproVictim
Reviewed in Canada on February 1, 2025
My dog loves it. I initially bought a single one at Canadian Tire and our neighbour ran it over with their lawnmower so of course it got shredded. And I have noticed I had the same ones in here instead of three which cost Thomas the same price as the one that I bought that Canadian Tire for three instead of one. Anyway, my dog really loves it. I think any dog wood it’s rubbery squeaky. I’m not sure if it’s flavored, but it’s best if it’s not flavoured but in any case, there’s nothing else out there that replaces this right now.
George Palmer
Reviewed in the United States on January 22, 2025
These are my dogs favorite balls. I have 2 aussies, one being an 11 month old male. I have used these and ordered them a few times. They have never been destroyed and we play aggressively with them. Great for outdoors and inside the house. Squeaking sound is fun for the pups but not too loud or annoying. I have been so happy with these balls. When they get dirty it is easy to just rinse them off. Using them in the house is safe and they don't damage anything. Great toy especially for the price.
TC
Reviewed in the United States on January 2, 2025
All 3 sizes are great! Long lasting, rubber type material that has a squeaker in it and comes in 3 bright colors. Great for playing fetch with your dog. It’s the only ball my dog will play fetch with. He loves it when he gets a new one!
Cory Pacey
Reviewed in the United States on January 19, 2024
I recently bought the Hartz Dura Play Bacon Scented Squeak Ball Dog Toy (3 Pack) for my small breed dog, and it's safe to say these toys have been an absolute hit!The bacon scent is the first thing that struck me - it's quite strong and very appealing to my dog. It's fascinating to see how the scent entices and keeps his interest, making playtime even more engaging. The squeak feature adds an extra layer of excitement; it's loud enough to be fun for him without being overbearing for me.Durability is a major factor when it comes to dog toys, and the Hartz Dura Play balls have not disappointed. They've withstood rigorous chewing and play, proving to be resilient against my dog's enthusiastic play style. The quality of the material is impressive; it's soft yet sturdy, which is perfect for small breeds that love to chew.The size of these balls is ideal for smaller dogs. They're easy for my dog to carry around in his mouth and fetch. The texture and squishiness of the balls make them enjoyable for him to chew on and play with, providing a good balance between firmness and give.One of the best aspects of this product is the value of the 3-pack. Having multiple balls means there's always a spare when one goes under the couch or gets lost in the yard, ensuring continuous fun.Safety is always a concern with dog toys, and I appreciate that these balls feel safe and non-toxic. I still supervise my dog during playtime, but I feel confident about the quality of this product.In summary, the Hartz Dura Play Bacon Scented Squeak Ball Dog Toy is a fantastic choice for small breed owners. Its durability, appealing scent, and perfect size make it a favorite in our home. Highly recommended for anyone looking to add some bacon-scented fun to their dog's toy collection!
Cherre Sade Bezerra Da Silva
Reviewed in Brazil on April 4, 2024
Tenho 2 poodles muito ativos, mas nenhum deles gostou dessa bolinha. O suposto cheiro de bacon não parece tão atrativo para eles.
leon m.
Reviewed in Mexico on May 5, 2023
Estas pelotitas son excelentes para jueguen los perritos el mio es un schnauzer y se da unas entretenidas con ellas, como tiene un silbato que al apretarlas suenan, anda por toda la casa, son muy duraderas, muy suavecitas, recomendable su compra 100%
Michelle Kopel
Reviewed in Australia on October 19, 2023
My dogs absolutely love these balls. They are comfortably soft in the mouth, squeak, smell good for the dogs, and are bright which makes them easy to find. When we take the balls to the dog park every dog there tries to steal them - even the ones who aren’t ball dogs. Eventually they wear out and split, especially if dogs try to grab them off each other, but they last a good while before going to ball heaven, even with my strong large dogs. I’ve bought these a few times, and will hopefully continue to buy them for my dogs in the future.
CHAITHANYA GOUD DONTHI
Reviewed in India on March 9, 2020
NOT SURE OF DURABILITY OR AVERAGE DURABILITY.QUALITY IS GOOD.
Mr. Ficticious
Reviewed in the United States on December 20, 2014
I first found these at a giant brick and mortar store that has since stopped carrying this size. I have a dachshund and he swears by this toy. So much so that he has worn out the original and is now working on number 2 ( after a year of CONSTANT use ( seriously we have to take it away just before bed or it ends up under my wife or myself and sqeeks when you roll over and it's the first thing he looks for in the morning)).I was reading over the other reviews and saw someone compare them to the Kong brand of toys. This was a really unrealistic comparison. The Kong brand is for dogs that are bent on destructive chewing habits whereas these toys are just that... toys, they are not meant to be indestructible so IF you already know your dog just wants to chew something until it's gone don't worry about grabbing one of these.However, if your dog loves to run and chase a well designed sqeek toy that's easy to grab even for aging teeth please keep reading.Here's the breakdown of this toy;Positive notes:The fluffy stuff inside this ball keeps the sqeeking action going EVEN after the dog has punctured the outer shell within reason.The ball is just around the size of a tennis ball so throwing and gripping are no problem for owner or dog however there are indents that add an extra element of adventure for the dog by causing an uneven bounce patern. They are so close to tennis ball sized that a Chuckit! Launcher holds them fine.The rubber outer shell is a soft velvety feeling stuff that is extremely resistant to bites except for super sharp puppie teeth as one reviewer noted. I purchased one of these ( medium ) for a friend at work and her larger dog is just over a year old so the razor sharp edges of her furbabies teeth have been dulled just a bit. that one lasted 7 months and now she's asking for details on where to buy them and what size that one was.The DOWN SIDE(s):The dog's love these things. None of the dogs or puppies I have gotten one for as a gift will leave them alone and when they finally perish in a sqeekless glory the dogs ( 5 total ) have ALL pined for their Dura Play. I wouldn't really want to count this as a downside but anything that addictive is prolly not healthy psychologically. ( not that my dog cares one bit for the psychology of addiction as long as he has his Mr. Squeeky )My only other complaint is that the sqeeker is buried down in there. I don't know how that one dog got the thing out but I have tried to give our spare one laryngitis with car keys and coathangers just so we can go out and play late at night in the summer without bothering our neighbors. Not happening, this thing withstood everything I felt comfortable throwing at it. And trust me I dug around in there trying to make it silent. They will however jar loose after months and months of impact against the ground and so go silent for a day or two at times until it hit's just right and there it goes making it's happy sounds again.They do seem to "talk" in different pitches and my dog loves the lower pitches ( I think the higher pitched ones hurt his ears ) those are the first ones I gave away as gifts and those dogs had no issues with the sound so it may just be a preferential thing. He's getting up in age so it may just be that the higher pitch is harder for him to hear as well.All in all, again, UNLESS your dog or puppie is just out to destroy his or her toys I would really recomend giving this ball a shot.