Our current picks of fetch toys
4 picks, updated 16 September 2026
Dog fetch toys turn a field into an hour of exercise, and the ball you choose decides how the game goes. Bounce, float and how the ball feels to carry all come from what it is made of, so that is where to start.
Four we would buy, for daylight, dark evenings, water and the dog that leaves one in long grass most weeks. Between them they cover a standard launcher, a five o'clock walk in January and a swim.
Our picks
- 1
Chuckit!
Ultra Ball, medium, two pack
Why we picked it
Thick natural rubber, high bounce and it floats, which covers fetch in a field and fetch in a river. Chuckit say the orange and blue makes it easy to spot in long grass. It fits the standard launchers, so you can throw further than your shoulder allows, and the smooth surface rinses clean.
- Type
- Fetch ball
- Best for
- Dogs mad for fetch
- Price band
- ££
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- 2
Chuckit!
Max Glow Ball, medium, two pack
Why we picked it
Winter walks happen in the dark, and this one keeps the game going once the light has gone. Chuckit say five minutes under any bright light gives 20 to 30 minutes of glow, with no batteries to think about. The thick rubber and grippy texture are built for fetch, and it works with the same launchers.
- Type
- Fetch ball
- Best for
- Dark winter walks
- Price band
- ££
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- 3
KONG
SqueakAir Tennis Balls, six pack
Why we picked it
KONG make these with their own non-abrasive tennis material, which the maker lists as softer on teeth. The squeaker is the part most dogs care about, and it keeps a dog coming back for the next throw. Six in a box means there is always another one in the bag for the next walk.
- Type
- Tennis ball
- Best for
- Ball-mad dogs
- Price band
- £££
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- 4
Rosewood
Squeaky Tennis Balls, three pack
Why we picked it
Three bright balls with built in squeakers, in the standard tennis ball size that fits most launchers. Rosewood make them light and bouncy for fetch in the garden or the park, and the colours are easy to pick out in grass. A good pack to keep in the car for throwing sessions.
- Type
- Tennis ball
- Best for
- Park throwing in long grass
- Price band
- £
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Side by side
| # | Pick | Type | Best for | Band |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chuckit! Ultra Ball, medium, two pack | Fetch ball | Dogs mad for fetch | ££ |
| 2 | Chuckit! Max Glow Ball, medium, two pack | Fetch ball | Dark winter walks | ££ |
| 3 | KONG SqueakAir Tennis Balls, six pack | Tennis ball | Ball-mad dogs | £££ |
| 4 | Rosewood Squeaky Tennis Balls, three pack | Tennis ball | Park throwing in long grass | £ |
Questions people ask
How big should a fetch ball be?
Large enough to sit well forward of the back teeth. A medium suits a spaniel or a collie, and a labrador or anything bigger wants the large size.
How much fetch should a dog do?
Enough to get the sprinting out of the system, then something slower. Sprint, stop and turn is hard work for a young dog or a heavy breed, so mix throwing with sniffing and walking across the same hour.
Do glow in the dark dog balls need charging?
They charge from light, with no batteries or cords involved. Chuckit say five minutes under any bright light gives 20 to 30 minutes of glow. A moment under the kitchen light before you leave sets you up for the walk.