{"product_id":"race-herd-original-herding-ball-18-inch-ocean-with-cover-and-pump","title":"Race\u0026Herd Original Herding Ball, 18-Inch Ocean, with Cover and Pump","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRace\u0026amp;Herd’s 18-inch Original Herding Ball is a supervised herding-play ball for dogs, supplied with a protective cover, inner ball and hand pump.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e18-inch (45.72 cm) Small size — made as a starter size for small breeds and puppies beginning herding play.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eToo large to carry and weighted to roll and stop like livestock — encourages herding breeds to push, chase and steer with their shoulders and nose.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProtective zip cover and replaceable inner ball — provide two repairable layers for play.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand pump, repair patches and IACP-approved herding training guide included — brings the core play and training items together.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInflates to 2–3 PSI and is intended for supervised herding play — gives owners clear setup and play guidance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eDogs bred to herd often enjoy chasing and directing movement, but a ball designed for carrying or fetching does not offer the same kind of play. Race\u0026amp;Herd’s oversized ball is made to be pushed and steered instead, giving small breeds and young dogs a dedicated way to begin herding-style play with supervision.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs the 18-inch Original Herding Ball the right size for my dog?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 18-inch (45.72 cm) Small is the starter size for small breeds and puppies beginning herding play. Dogs over about 20 lb (9 kg) should size up to 22 inches (55.88 cm) or 25 inches (63.5 cm). Its size is part of the design: the ball is too large for a dog to carry, so play centers on pushing and steering.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse the Small size for the stated small-breed and puppy starting range.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor a dog over about 20 lb (9 kg), choose a larger size: 22 inches (55.88 cm) or 25 inches (63.5 cm).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow does this ball support herding-style play?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe ball rolls and stops in a way designed to resemble livestock movement, giving herding breeds something to pursue and direct. Dogs push it with their shoulders and nose rather than picking it up for fetch. Inflate it until firm, within the specified 2–3 PSI range, and keep play supervised; this is not a chew toy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade for herding play, not fetch.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep the ball out of direct heat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse it with supervision and do not offer it as a chew toy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat comes with the Race\u0026amp;Herd ball?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe set contains the protective zip cover, inner ball, hand pump, repair patches and an IACP-approved herding training guide. The cover takes the pushing during play, while the inner ball can be replaced. Included patches let you repair the ball after a puncture, so a single puncture does not have to end its use.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProtective zip cover paired with a separate inner ball.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRepair patches are included for punctures.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe training guide is approved by IACP.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis Ocean-color 18-inch set suits owners of small herding breeds and puppies who want supervised pushing-and-steering play, with the pump and repair pieces supplied. It is intended for herding play rather than chewing or fetch.\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 Race\u0026amp;Herd Original Herding Ball should I choose?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\"\u003eA: The Race\u0026amp;Herd Original Herding Ball in 18-inch Small is for small breeds and puppies starting herding play. Dogs over about 20 lb should size up to 22-inch or 25-inch.\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":55682200109399,"sku":"B0F883VQ4W","price":104.14,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1056\/4780\/0663\/files\/race-herd-herding-ball-ocean-front-view.jpg?v=1793450602","url":"https:\/\/bathpetsupplies.co.uk\/products\/race-herd-original-herding-ball-18-inch-ocean-with-cover-and-pump","provider":"BathPetSupplies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}