Chuckit! toys claim strength—Rottie mums know better. But can this glow ball really survive?

One Glowing Ball vs. 52kg of Determined Mutt—Let’s See Who Wins

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Can the Chuckit! Max Glow Ball handle the might of a Rottweiler's jaw?

Hoomans, let’s be real—we’ve all been there. You get me a "tough toy," I give it the ol’ Rottie chomp, and within five tail-wags, it's a shredded mess and you're sweeping up plastic confetti. So when Chuckit! dropped their Max Glow Ball claiming nighttime fetch and extra large durability, my tail twitched with suspicion.

But also excitement. Because, fetch. At night. With a glowing ball. That’s basically dog disco 🎉.

Before: My hooman bought 7 "durable" balls in 1 month

After: We played 3 weeks straight with ONE glow ball—and counting.

What's the deal with this glow ball anyway?

Let me sniff this out for you. The Chuckit! Max Glow Ball is made from something called thermoplastic rubber. Sounds like science. All I know is it feels bouncy, squeak-free, and chewy enough to grip—but not chew-toy chewy. It charges like your weird glowing holiday lights: a few minutes in sunlight or with a torch, and boom—green glow that'll guide your fetch like nighttime magic.

Size matters, hoomans. The XL is 3.5 inches—basically ideal for Big Dogs like me. If your dog’s the kind who eats tennis balls like popcorn, size up. Trust me, I almost learned that the hard way.

Let’s talk bite pressure—because I’ve got some

I’m not humble, and I won’t pretend I nibble. I bite with love, but with the jaw power of an Olympic-level tongue wrestler. Most balls cry mercy within minutes. But this one? It holds up. Not indestructible (I mean, nothing is unless it’s made of bones and dad’s remote), but it's a fetch toy, not a chew toy. Key difference, hoomans.

Chuckit! even says so. It’s made for throwing, glowing, and blowing my mind—not parking in my mouth for hours like a forever snack.

When fetch doesn’t have a bedtime

What makes it special? The glow. It means you don’t have to stop the fun just because the sun clocks off early. A quick charge and we’re off chasing it under moonlight like wild wolves… just slightly more pampered.

Also, the texture is grippy, even when I’ve slobbered over it approximately 47 times. My hooman likes that it rinses easy. I like that it survives being flung across the yard, bounced off fences, and bounced back at me when I misjudge the pounce.

Is it chew-proof? No.

Let’s paws for truth: if you leave it lying around like an unattended steak, yes, I might be tempted to "test" it with my molars. It's not built for solo chewing sessions. It's built for interaction. Movement. Bonding. And, obvs, glowing.

If your pup is destructive when bored, keep this in the fetch cupboard—not the everyday toy bin. We rotate ours with other Chuckit! goodies, but this one’s special—night crew only.

Designers, take a bow (or a belly rub)

• Glow Time: 5 mins of light = 20–30 mins of amazingness
• No batteries: Just light. Nature-approved.
• Compatible with Launcher: Yay, hooman’s arm gets a break
• XL Size: Safe for us giant good boys and girls

So... who is this glowing wonder for?

If your dog lives for fetch, even after dark, and you want something safer than a stolen cricket ball, this is it. If you’re after something indestructible… maybe try a brick (just kidding, hooman, don’t actually do that).

Pro Tip: Always supervise play. Especially with strong jaws like mine. The Chuckit! Max Glow Ball isn’t magic, but used right, it feels pretty close.

Fetch in the dark? Yes please.

I used to need a flashlight and three hoomans to find dropped balls at dusk. Now? I just follow the glow. My hooman gets endorphins, I get exercise, and we both get to avoid sad end-of-playtime whines (from me, obviously).

Final verdict: Tail-wag approved

As someone who’s crushed squeakers with a single chomp and turned lesser balls into bite-sized regrets, I can honestly say this one's a keeper. Not immortal, but impressively sturdy. Let’s call it: 4.5/5 tail wags 🎯

Want in on the night-fetch magic? Grab the Chuckit! Max Glow Ball and let the glow-up games begin.

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