4.8★
CUSTOMER RATING
4
SIZES AVAILABLE
2021
ORIGINAL DESIGN
USA
SHIPS FROM
The Original. The Toughest.
CollieBall launched the first fabric-covered inflatable herding ball in June 2021. First copies appeared on Amazon by November 2021. Every herding ball you see today traces back to this design.
What Is It
A Herding Ball
For
Dogs Who Need a Job
A herding ball is a large inflatable ball that herding dogs push, nudge, and guide with their nose, chest, and body — because it's too big to pick up. This mirrors the exact movement herding breeds were built for over hundreds of years.
For Border Collies, Australian Shepherds, German Shepherds, Belgian Malinois, Corgis and Kelpies, a herding ball isn't just a toy — it's a job.
Even French Bulldogs, Staffies, and mixed breeds with drive love the CollieBall. Any dog that needs a purpose finds it here.
In Action
See It Move
Why CollieBall Is Different
The Original.
Always First.
FIRST EVER.
FIRST INFLATABLE
HERDING BALL
Before June 2021 no fabric-covered inflatable herding ball existed. We built it because nothing safe, fun and tough enough existed.
FIRST EVER.
FIRST DOUBLE ZIPPER
DESIGN
Two heavy-duty zippers in opposite directions. Holds under Malinois-level jaw pressure. Every copy uses our design.
FIRST EVER.
MILITARY-GRADE
BALLISTIC FABRIC
Unmatched outer cover holds Malinois-level aggression. No competitor has matched it since 2021.
FIRST EVER.
BUILT BY DOG OWNERS
NOT A BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY
We didn't see a gap and hire a factory. Huckleberry needed a job. That's still how every decision gets made.
FIRST EVER.
FIRST INNER WITH BELL
First inner layer with an integrated bell, designed to provide an extra level of enrichment. Currently unique in the market until replicated
MEET FOUNDERS
HUCKLEBERRY & V.
OUR KIDS. OUR WHY.
Huckleberry is an Australian Shepherd and Border Collie mix.
And V. is the newest member. They're our kids — every decision comes down to: is it good enough for them?
Our Story
How a Wildfire Started The Original
In August 2020, the Santa Cruz Mountain fires forced us to evacuate our home. We grabbed Huckleberry and left with nothing. What followed was six months of displacement — anxious dog, no yard, no outlet. Nothing safe, fun and tough enough existed. So we built it.
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"WE DIDN'T BUILD CollieBall TO START A BUSINESS. WE BUILT IT BECAUSE HUCKLEBERRY NEEDED A JOB AND NOTHING ON MARKET WAS SAFE, FUN AND TOUGH ENOUGH."
— CollieBall Founder, Santa Cruz CA, 2021
DOGS WHO HAVE JOBS
PEOPLE ALSO ASK
QUESTIONS ABOUT HERDING BALL FOR DOGS
WHAT IS HERDING BALL FOR DOGS?
A large inflatable ball herding dogs push with nose, chest and body — too big to pick up. It mirrors the instinct herding breeds were built for. Not a toy. A job.
WHAT SIZE HERDING BALL DO I NEED?
When in doubt, always size up. 18" under 25 lbs · 22" 25–50 lbs (most popular) · 30" 50–70 lbs · 37" 70+ lbs.
WHICH BREEDS BENEFIT MOST?
Border Collies, Aussies, German Shepherds, Malinois, Corgis, Kelpies — and also French Bulldogs, Staffies and high-drive mixed breeds.
WILL IT REDUCE MY DOG'S ANXIETY?
Yes. Dogs that play regularly show less anxiety, less destructive behaviour, and sleep better. It satisfies the need to have a job.
HOW COLLIEBALL IS DIFFERENT FROM COPIES?
Military-grade ballistic fabric, double-zipper closure, replaceable inner. CollieBall created this category in 2021. No copy has matched the durability.
CAN A MALINOIS DESTROY A COLLIEBALL?
The ballistic fabric and double-zipper were designed for Malinois-level aggression. It's the toughest herding ball on the market.
WHO CREATED COLLIEBALL?
Dog owners — not entrepreneurs. After the 2020 Santa Cruz fires and 6 months displaced with Huckleberry (Aussie × Border Collie), they built what didn't exist.
CAN I USE IT FOR TREIBBAL?
Yes — all four sizes work for treibball practice and competition. The ballistic cover gives the right push-grip without letting the dog pick it up.