PeterBal

I got Simon from a local humane society who thought he was a cattle dog (!).

I've tried the pinkies and raquetballs, but my BC Simon loves to squeeze them when he's watching the TV and eventually splits them at their equatorial seams. And I can't use the hockey ball either as they are too hard and don't bounce. Simon and I love to pitcher-catcher whcih absolutley amazes people that don't know BCs. I literally throw the the tennis ball right at Simon's face and he catches it! Then he brings it back to me turns around goes out about 20' and gets into a herding position for another "pitch." On a different note, let me just go on record here to say that if your BC likes to play frisbee, the Nylabone brand frisbee (which is clear - no color) is THE best frisbee for a dog on the market (http://www.buy4yourpet.com/yhst-89803158059540/nynf103.html). It costs about $11 but it literally lasts 1-2 years if you take somewhat decent care of it (don't leave it outside during winter, etc.). Back to toy balls, I will update thi post once I try the Planet Dog models. Thanks again to everyone who has replied.

Thanks to both of you for your input. I'm going to try to get him to start using one of these two models from Planet Dog: http://www.planetdog.com/dog-toys.asp?ID=645 http://www.planetdog.com/dog-toys.asp?ID=9 If anyone knows of a tennis ball-sized ball that bounces and is soft and durable please post the link. Thanks!!! It'll be my BC, Simon's, Christmas present!

My BC is a HUGE fan of playing with tennis balls and frisbees. I've always noticed that his canines on the top and bottom were a little "dull," but recently it seems like they are getting more and more flattened. I know he doesn't chew on rocks and there is no fencing in our large yard, which makes me think it could be the toys. However, the frisbee is a Nylabone frisbee, BUT the tennis balls I think have, almost like an asbestos fiber in them, which may be, for all intents and purposes, "sanding" his canines down (yes, he plays with a tennis ball that much - it's like his pacifier). My question is, at what point should I start, if at all, worrying about how much his teeth are getting flattened? Anyone have any experience with this type of problem. Thanks in advance!