{"product_id":"race-herd-22-inch-medium-herding-ball-gold-with-cover-pump-training-guide","title":"Race\u0026Herd 22-Inch Medium Herding Ball, Gold, with Cover, Pump \u0026 Training Guide","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRace\u0026amp;Herd Original Herding Ball is a 22-inch (55.88 cm) medium dog herding ball made for supervised play that lets dogs push and steer a livestock-style rolling ball.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeighted to roll and stop like livestock — encourages dogs to push and guide it with their shoulders and nose.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMedium size for dogs roughly 10–35 lb (4.54–15.88 kg) — suited to breeds such as Shelties, Corgis and lighter Collies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplete play set — includes a protective zip cover, inner ball, hand pump, repair patches and an IACP-approved herding training guide.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRepairable two-layer design — the cover takes the pushing, while the inner ball can be replaced; patches are included.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInflates to 2–3 PSI and is intended for supervised herding play — not for chewing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eSome herding dogs are drawn to chasing and controlling movement rather than carrying a toy back. This ball is designed around that kind of play: its size and weighted roll give dogs a ball to move with their shoulders and nose. Use it during supervised herding play, with the ball kept away from direct heat.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow does the ball support herding play?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIts weighted design makes the ball roll and stop in a way that resembles livestock, while its large size makes it too big to carry. Dogs can push, chase and steer it using their shoulders and nose, rather than playing fetch by picking it up.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned for herding play, not fetch.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupervision is part of the intended use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhich dogs is the 22-inch size for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 22-inch (55.88 cm) Medium size is for dogs roughly 10–35 lb (4.54–15.88 kg), including Shelties, Corgis and lighter Collies. For dogs over 35 lb (15.88 kg), the recommended sizes are 25 inches (63.5 cm) or 30 inches (76.2 cm).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompare your dog’s weight with the stated size range when choosing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGold is the color of this version.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat comes with the ball, and how do I prepare it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe set includes the pieces for setup and play, plus a guide for herding training. Inflate the inner ball until firm at 2–3 PSI before use.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep the ball out of direct heat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe ball is not a chew toy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe cover and inner ball form separate layers; the inner ball is replaceable, and repair patches are supplied.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eRace\u0026amp;Herd Original Herding Ball is a fit for owners of herding breeds who want a supervised activity centered on pushing and steering, especially for dogs within the Medium size’s weight range. Its livestock-style roll, protective cover and replaceable inner ball make it a herding-play set rather than a carry-and-fetch toy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"product-faq-snippet\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\"\u003eQ: What dog size is the Race\u0026amp;Herd Original Herding Ball 22-inch Medium for?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\"\u003eA: The Race\u0026amp;Herd Original Herding Ball 22-inch Medium suits dogs roughly 10–35 lb, including Shelties, Corgis and lighter Collies. Dogs over 35 lb should use the 25-inch or 30-inch size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\"\u003eQ: What is included with the Race\u0026amp;Herd Original Herding Ball?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\"\u003eA: The Race\u0026amp;Herd Original Herding Ball set includes a protective zip cover, inner ball, hand pump, repair patches and an IACP-approved herding training guide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Race\u0026Herd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55663953281367,"sku":"B0F87VP8TP","price":113.59,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1056\/4780\/0663\/files\/race-herd-herding-ball-gold-front-view.jpg?v=1793351806","url":"https:\/\/bathpetsupplies.co.uk\/products\/race-herd-22-inch-medium-herding-ball-gold-with-cover-pump-training-guide","provider":"BathPetSupplies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}