{"product_id":"race-herd-25-inch-herding-ball-ocean-with-cover-inner-ball-pump","title":"Race\u0026Herd 25-Inch Herding Ball, Ocean, with Cover, Inner Ball \u0026 Pump","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRace\u0026amp;Herd Original Herding Ball is a weighted ball for supervised herding play, with a 25\" (63.5 cm) size and a protective cover over a replaceable inner ball.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e25\" Large size for dogs about 18–40 lb (8.2–18.1 kg) — choose a size designed around your dog’s weight.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eToo large to carry and weighted to roll and stop like livestock — encourages herding-style movement instead of fetch.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProtective zip cover, replaceable inner ball and repair patches — gives you two layers designed to be repaired.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplete set with a hand pump and IACP-approved herding training guide — includes key play and setup items.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInflate to 2–3 PSI and use for supervised play — supports the intended use and care of the ball.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHerding breeds often need an outlet for chasing and steering. This ball is made for herding play rather than carrying or retrieving: its size and weighted roll give dogs an object to push and direct with their bodies. Use it with supervision, and keep in mind that it is not a chew toy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow does the ball support herding play?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRace\u0026amp;Herd’s weighted ball rolls and stops like livestock, giving herding dogs a moving object to pursue and steer. Its size makes it too large for a dog to carry, so the intended interaction is to push it with the shoulders and nose. The design is for supervised herding play, not fetch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade for dogs to push, chase and steer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIts movement is designed to resemble livestock movement.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich dog is the 25-inch size for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Large size suits dogs around 18–40 lb (8.2–18.1 kg), including Border Collies and Blue Heelers. For a high-drive dog or one weighing 35 lb (15.9 kg) or more, the recommended size is 30\" (76.2 cm). Use your dog’s weight and drive level to choose the size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBorder Collies and Blue Heelers are examples for the Large size.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh-drive dogs and dogs 35 lb (15.9 kg) and over are directed to the 30-inch size.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is included, and how should I set it up?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe set includes the protective zip cover, inner ball, hand pump, repair patches and an IACP-approved herding training guide. The cover takes the pushing, while the inner ball can be replaced; the included patches provide a repair option for punctures. Inflate until the ball feels firm, at 2–3 PSI.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep the ball out of direct heat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse only for supervised herding play; it is not a chew toy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRace\u0026amp;Herd Original Herding Ball is suited to owners of herding breeds looking for a ball dogs push and steer during supervised play. The 25-inch Large size is intended for dogs about 18–40 lb, while high-drive dogs and dogs 35 lb or more are directed to the 30-inch size. Its weighted roll, protective cover and replaceable inner ball make it a herding-play set with repair components included.\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 size dog is the Race\u0026amp;Herd Original Herding Ball 25-inch size for?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\"\u003eA: The Race\u0026amp;Herd Original Herding Ball 25-inch Large size suits dogs about 18–40 lb, including Border Collies and Blue Heelers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\"\u003eQ: What comes 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":55682169307479,"sku":"B09MVY8CY6","price":118.31,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1056\/4780\/0663\/files\/race-herd-original-herding-ball-ocean-front.jpg?v=1793450076","url":"https:\/\/bathpetsupplies.co.uk\/products\/race-herd-25-inch-herding-ball-ocean-with-cover-inner-ball-pump","provider":"BathPetSupplies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}