Please note: All Ruffwear toys are interactive and intended for supervised play. They are not designed to be chew toys. Once the interactive play has finished, place the Ruffwear toy out of your dog's reach and replace with a designated chew toy.
Number of Reviews: 42 customers reviewed this product.
Recommended:40 out of 42 said they would recommend this product.
5 out of 5
Dog's Name: Leita
Date of Review: 1/31/2013
We kick up our paws in: Salt Lake City, UT
My canine companion(s): American Bulldog
Amazing!
Would you recommend this product?.: Yes!
I was a bit skeptical about the TurnUp. It was hard to imagine it could be worth $14.95, but wow, I would pay double that price for this amazing ball! Our dog loves it; she goes absolutely crazy for it. Our pup is also one of those, you know the type, where she destroys ALL balls and ALL toys within minutes of getting it. Even the "tough" toys don't stand a chance. She either loves them to death, or destroys them immediately. We have had the TurnUp, though, for a month and there is no damage at all! She runs around biting it and chewing it and it still looks brand new. Heaven help us if it ever gets lost!
5 out of 5
Dog's Name: Scooter
Date of Review: 1/6/2013
We kick up our paws in: Oregon
My canine companion(s): Terrier mix
thumbs up for turnup
Would you recommend this product?.: Yes!
Our dog is on a special diet, and the kibble fits just right into this toy for treat dispensing. This is a sturdy, appealing toy that's easy to find.
5 out of 5
Dog's Name: Genghis
Date of Review: 11/29/2012
We kick up our paws in: MN
My canine companion(s): Husky
LOVE IT!!!
Would you recommend this product?.: Yes!
I have yet to find a toy that my husky loves more than the TurnUp. He will play by himself with this for hours... tossing it around the yard and the house and waiting for it to bounce before chasing it around like crazy. I love that it takes him a little longer to destroy these than the other rubber-type toys that I've bought for him. We can normally make one last for 6 months or so of heavy chewing and fetch, which is much longer than any other ball he's had. This is the number one toy that I would recommend for any husky owner.
5 out of 5
Dog's Name: Mike
Date of Review: 10/26/2012
We kick up our paws in: Northeast Indiana
My canine companion(s): Olde Boston Bulldogge
High Quality Great design
Would you recommend this product?.: Yes!
Gives a great alternative to tennis balls. Extra bounce from the pointed end adds some challenge to the normal game of fetch. Very tough and durable. Fits our throwing handle perfect.
5 out of 5
Dog's Name: Banner
Date of Review: 9/1/2012
We kick up our paws in: San Diego, CA
My canine companion(s): Husky
Durable, Dog loves it
Would you recommend this product?.: Yes!
Our Husky loves his TurnUp so much we can't leave him unattended with it as he's figured out that it fits perfectly in the drainage pipes once he pops the covers off. His excitement when he's reunited with Turnip is pretty hysterical though. He loves the dimpled texture on it and the sound it makes when he drops it in his water dish and bites it. I don't enjoy this part :)
5 out of 5
Dog's Name: Cooper, Bodie
Date of Review: 7/31/2012
We kick up our paws in: So. Cal.
My canine companion(s): Vizsla(s)
Hours of entertainment and very durable
Would you recommend this product?.: Yes!
This has been only one of a few toys that have held up to my incessant chewers. They absoluely love it.
5 out of 5
Dog's Name: Buddy
Date of Review: 7/11/2012
We kick up our paws in: Vail, CO
My canine companion(s): vizsla
undestoyable
Would you recommend this product?.: Yes!
Highly recomend this one. My dog is an extreme chewer and this is the only toy that has survived. I will be buying more of the ruffwear toys.
5 out of 5
Dog's Name: Segen
Date of Review: 5/26/2012
We kick up our paws in: Maryland
My canine companion(s): Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
Favorite toy
Would you recommend this product?.: Yes!
Segen is a search and resue dog and she gets to play two ball fetch with her TurnUps as her reward for making a find. She now expects to get a TurnUp for her reward and will refuse to play with any other toy when working (she plays with other toys when not working). I need to buy several because we will lose one in the woods because of the way they bounce.
5 out of 5
Dog's Name: Boca
Date of Review: 2/16/2012
We kick up our paws in: Park City, UT
My canine companion(s): Golden/Lab mix
fantastic
Would you recommend this product?.: Yes!
my dogs favorite, industructable
5 out of 5
Dog's Name: Ranger
Date of Review: 2/6/2012
We kick up our paws in: Ridgefield, CT
My canine companion(s): Anatolian Shepherd mix
Very nice!
Would you recommend this product?.: Yes!
I bought this for my friend's adopted Anatolian mix puppy (12wks), and he loves it! Perfect for puppy sized kibble, and fun to play fetch with!
5 out of 5
Dog's Name: Nancy
Date of Review: 11/23/2011
We kick up our paws in: Tucson
My canine companion(s): Airedale
fantastic
Would you recommend this product?.: Yes!
As others have said, this is the only toy that my dog has not destroyed or gotten chunks out of (including sqwash and squareball although he still plays with those). On top of that, it's far and away his FAVORITE! He loves squishing it in the jaws of death and loves bouncing it around and tossing it.
5 out of 5
Dog's Name: Anne
Date of Review: 10/3/2011
We kick up our paws in: Thousand Oaks, CA
My canine companion(s): Pit mix
Durable!
Would you recommend this product?.: Yes!
My very strong pit mix can destroy most things. She loves this toy! It is durable, has that squishy give she loves when she bites down on it. It bounces crazy, which is fun. It also can stand up to sitting outside in the hot California sun in the backyard day in and day out.
5 out of 5
Dog's Name: Sue
Date of Review: 8/17/2011
We kick up our paws in: Oregon
My canine companion(s): Bouvier des Flandres
Great toy
Would you recommend this product?.: Yes!
A groomer friend gave me one of these for my dogs. They enjoyed it, but when we raised puppies it was really a popular chew toy. I bought more to send with the puppies when they went to their new homes. They love the way it bounces and rolls unpredictably. I can put peanut butter or cream cheese inside for even greater appeal. It's a great toy for teething puppies.
5 out of 5
Dog's Name: Christine Hope Sullivan
Date of Review: 8/9/2011
We kick up our paws in: New York City
My canine companion(s): Shepherd mix
my dog loves it!
Would you recommend this product?.: Yes!
Great toy, durable, good bounce - he likes it more than his Kong.
5 out of 5
Dog's Name: Anonymous
Date of Review: 4/7/2011
We kick up our paws in: Kitty Hawk,N.C.
My canine companion(s): Australian Shepherds & Cardigan Corgi
I love it and so do the dogs!
Would you recommend this product?.: Yes!
My 3 dogs love the turnup, but my Aussie pup is in love with her turnup! I have to hide this toy in the drawer in the bathroom so she will stop barking for it. We have other cool balls and toys for fetch games but the turnup wins the prize!
5 out of 5
Dog's Name: Irene
Date of Review: 3/19/2011
We kick up our paws in: Montreal
My canine companion(s): Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever
EXCELLENT!!
Would you recommend this product?.: Yes!
My Duck Toller adores this ball. I had bought many, many different kinds in the past & he either chewed them up or lost interest very quickly. He would never retrieve them either. When I found this ball a few years ago he became a new dog. When we get to the park he is shaking with anticiaption for me to toss the first throw. He retrievs it as well and can play for as long for over an hour. This morning we lost it in a creek & both of us were devastated. lol...As someone mentioned the only downside is it sinks quickly. However, when I got home I immediately went out & bought him a new one. We always have two on hand. He won't play with any other type of ball now. Thank you for much for introducing this great toy.
5 out of 5
Dog's Name: Anonymous
Date of Review: 3/14/2011
We kick up our paws in: Vienna, Va
My canine companion(s): Lab Mix
Love it
Would you recommend this product?.: Yes!
This is a great alternative to a tennis ball. My lab puppy is no longer allowed to have tennis balls since he ate a piece of one and had to have major surgery ....
This TurnUp is very indestructable and a fun toy for fetch.
4 out of 5
Dog's Name: Jason D
Date of Review: 3/1/2011
We kick up our paws in: Houston, TX
My canine companion(s): Labrador Retriever
Fun toy!
Would you recommend this product?.: Yes!
All 3 of our dogs love this toy! Fits into the chuck-it too (Bonus).
The one down-side is that this toy DOES NOT FLOAT.
Unfortunately, we learned this the hard way...
5 out of 5
Dog's Name: Terry
Date of Review: 1/15/2011
We kick up our paws in: Great Falls, Montana
My canine companion(s): Samoyed
Terrific
Would you recommend this product?.: Yes!
A great fetch and retrieve ball because of the resulting odd bounces. My pal also can be a fairly aggressive chewer and has never disassembled one. My only problem with the TurnUp is that I keep losing them down the storm drain because they bounce so quickly and eratically that I can't always catch up with them. Ruger is trained not to go past the sidewalk into the street. As one reviewer suggested, a night time a "lighted" TurnUp would be great.
5 out of 5
Dog's Name: Hilary
Date of Review: 1/14/2011
We kick up our paws in: Vienna, Austria
My canine companion(s): Hungarian Vizsla
THE ONE-AND-ONLY
Would you recommend this product?.: Yes!
When last visiting us in Austria, my dad brought several TurnUps for my young Vizsla, Pan. A retriever through and through, Pan immediately decided he loved nothing better than to fetch TurnUp. It's light enough for me to get some good distance in my throws, and the bounces make for great chasing and jumping on Pan's part. For a fast, agile dog with endless energy, there couldn't be a better toy. Pan knows the name of lots of his toys, but now he'd rather bring us TurnUp more than any other. If he could have only one toy for the rest of his life, there's no question this would be it. One request--a glow-in-the-dark or lighted TurnUp would be a lifesaver at the park (Pan won't stop playing, even when the light fades).
5 out of 5
Dog's Name: Margaux
Date of Review: 1/5/2011
We kick up our paws in: Los Angeles
My canine companion(s): American Bulldog
SOLID!
Would you recommend this product?.: Yes!
Our bully, Bronx is 64 pounds of pure muscle! And there's nothing he loves more than chomping on his toys. And no toy is a match for him. He's destroyed about 10 Kongs now - not use regular Kongs, but the "extreme" Kongs. We liked the Kongs, but we LOVE the Turn-up! Bronx is on his 3rd Turn-Up (like I said, every toy will eventually meet their demise) and it has been very solid. Once he's done running around cashing after it, he'll settle in on a spot on the living room floor or on his bed and he will just chew like theres no tomorrow! Its been durable and has outlasted his previous toys. I thought that it might be a little too small for him at first, but the size and shape seem to be working out for him just fine. We love the bright green color! It makes it easier for us to find it when it rolls under the couch.
We'll probably order the other 2 colors as well so that Bronx has a variety...or so he can share when his dog cousins come over to play.
5 out of 5
Dog's Name: Trish
Date of Review: 12/8/2010
We kick up our paws in: SLC, Ut
My canine companion(s): Border Collie and Mini Weenie
AWESOME!
Would you recommend this product?.: Yes!
This is our second turn-up, the BC has a habit of dropping her toys outside the fence to watch them roll away and our first must have gone way of the gutter cleaner.
Dot was sp excited when her 2nd one showed up, this is all we play with lately.
It fits in a chuck it for when I really need to tire them out but it is also just fun to kick around in the yard since it bounces off everything.
such a fun toy!
3 out of 5
Dog's Name: Laura
Date of Review: 11/30/2010
We kick up our paws in: Ontario, Canada
My canine companion(s): Weimaraners
3
Would you recommend this product?.: No
I would not recommended this product for agressive chewers! But a great little toy for none agressive chewers!
My Weimaraner got chunks off the smaller end...If you have an agressive chewer..use for fetch only...but it bounces pretty cool :)
4 out of 5
Dog's Name: Eric & Erica
Date of Review: 11/25/2010
We kick up our paws in: Michigan
My canine companion(s): Australian Shepherd & A Leonberger
Pretty good
Would you recommend this product?.: Yes!
This is a fun toy. Rubber material is high quality. However, the fact that it bounces in crazy directions is good and bad. Good because it keeps the pooch on his toes, bad because more often than not it ends up in the bushes. And of course we bought it in green which makes it nearly impossible to find. It did spend a few months lost in the bushes until winter when we could finally spot it and seemed to weather the weather just fine. However, if you have a yard with lots of bushes or undergrowth beware that you will be spending a lot of time there. It is probably great for wide open spaces. I would recommended getting a different color other than green.
5 out of 5
Dog's Name: Anne Wicks
Date of Review: 11/10/2010
We kick up our paws in: Northport AL
My canine companion(s): Dachshund(s)
I'm a "Serial Turn-Upper"
Would you recommend this product?.: Yes!
Just received my 4th and 5th Turn-Ups. Xmas toys for my kids. Now they will have Turn-Ups of their own for when the dogs visit their homes.
5 out of 5
Dog's Name: Tyler
Date of Review: 9/13/2010
We kick up our paws in: Iowa City, IA
My canine companion(s): Yellow Lab
Make My Dogs Day
Would you recommend this product?.: Yes!
Thought my dog could only play fetch for a few minutes...UNTIL I GOT THE TURN-UP. My lab will chase this around the park for hours. She will stare at my pocket in anticipation of me taking it out. She really loves this toy. Thanks RuffWear.
5 out of 5
Dog's Name: Anne Wicks
Date of Review: 8/12/2010
We kick up our paws in: Northport AL
My canine companion(s): Dachshund(s)
The Greatest Toys Ever
Would you recommend this product?.: Yes!
Endless fun, especially for the 1-year-old. The green Turn-Up (imaginatively named "Greenie") is the Inside Turn-Up. "Pinky" is for outdoors, so we can see him in the grass. The original one is so good at hiding that when he is found it's time for celebration (and temporary abandonment of the others). Is there an Academy Award for dog-toy design?
5 out of 5
Dog's Name: D Goodman
Date of Review: 8/9/2010
We kick up our paws in: Indiana
My canine companion(s): Vizsla
Best Toy Ever
Would you recommend this product?.: Yes!
Our daughter's Vizsla (living in Vienna Austria) loves his TurnUp. It's a great toy indoor and outdoor. Odd bounces, perfect weight for throwing, and quiet on wood floors inside make this the perfect toy for any dog and a dream come true for retrievers.I bought four more lest we find our selves TurnUpless by accident!
5 out of 5
Dog's Name: Anonymous
Date of Review: 8/6/2010
We kick up our paws in: CA
My canine companion(s): Lab mix
One of the best ever!
Would you recommend this product?.: Yes!
My dog loves this toy and has not been able to destroy it. He usually anticpates where tennis balls are going and this is much more challenging! The red color is easy to see outdoors.
5 out of 5
Dog's Name: Heather L
Date of Review: 7/2/2010
We kick up our paws in: Phoenix, AZ
My canine companion(s): Shiba Inu/Dachsund Mix
Like crack, but for dogs
Would you recommend this product?.: Yes!
My dog didn't have a toy addiction until TurnUp came along. She thinks it's pretty much the greatest toy, ever. Just a warning...be careful where you throw it inside because you can't predict the bounce and in a war between TurnUp and anything breakable that can be knocked off a shelf, TurnUp will always win.
5 out of 5
Dog's Name: Donald Townsend
Date of Review: 6/27/2010
We kick up our paws in: Germany
My canine companion(s): JRT
indestructable - great plaything
Would you recommend this product?.: Yes!
This is the best ever toy my JRT has had. He loves it for playing with me or simply chewing it endlessly. It's a must have for active dogs.
5 out of 5
Dog's Name: Finnegan
Date of Review: 6/16/2010
We kick up our paws in: Portland, Oregon
My canine companion(s): Black Lab
loves it
Would you recommend this product?.: Yes!
"Finn" says he loves the fun green color, how it bounces in different directions so he needs to work harder to catch it, and the durable material so it will last him a long, long time.
5 out of 5
Dog's Name: Vince & Goliath
Date of Review: 4/24/2010
We kick up our paws in: Chicago
My canine companion(s): Dachshund / Chihuahua
Hours of fun!
Would you recommend this product?.: Yes!
This toy makes the hours melt away for my guy batting it around and wondering where it is going to go next. Needless to say seeing that it is ruffwear but very durable.
5 out of 5
Dog's Name: Steve & Shayna
Date of Review: 3/18/2010
We kick up our paws in: Upstate NY
My canine companion(s): Golden Retriever
A+++++
Would you recommend this product?.: Yes!
Best ball ever! Odie loves it so much that he throws and chases it all by himself. Has held up to rigorous mouthing as well. We love that is made from more eco friendly materials as well. Who the hell knows what the "kong" is made of.
5 out of 5
Dog's Name: Chameleon
Date of Review: 3/2/2010
We kick up our paws in: Maryland
My canine companion(s): Belgian Sheepdog
Excellent
Would you recommend this product?.: Yes!
Dogs love it. My neighbors love it for their dogs also so I have to keep stealing it back from them. The product does split at the bottom with intensive chewing but overall, it holds up good compared to other products.
5 out of 5
Dog's Name: Anonymous
Date of Review: 1/30/2010
We kick up our paws in: mountains
My canine companion(s): Duck Toller
Great
Would you recommend this product?.: Yes!
Dog loves it. I use toys as motivation for obedience and as a reward and the Turn Up is a hit.
5 out of 5
Dog's Name: Bebe Russell
Date of Review: 1/15/2010
We kick up our paws in: Chicagoland
My canine companion(s): Jack Russell terrier
Perfect toy, love the material
Would you recommend this product?.: Yes!
I got the natural color. I like the material -- it seems very, well, natural, and safe. Charlie Bear treats work very well in here -- not too hard or too easy to get out. This is the toy that has held my busy dog's attention the longest. It's easy to clean, too. She is not a real hard chewer so I can't comment on that aspect of the toy. She lays on her back and holds the ball in her paws, looking inside to see if there is anything is left while she munches on it. Super cute!
4 out of 5
Dog's Name: Anonymous
Date of Review: 1/9/2010
We kick up our paws in: NY
My canine companion(s): Corgis
good, tough
Would you recommend this product?.: No
This is a good tough toy for my obsessive chewer. The dog kibble just fits inside the holes, though I would prefer that one of the holes be a slightly smaller size so that it is not so easy for the kibble to get out. The Sqwash has two different size holes so it keeps my smarty-pants dog guessing as to which end she should expect a treat to fall out.
5 out of 5
Dog's Name: Katie Lindquist
Date of Review: 1/4/2010
We kick up our paws in: St. Joseph, IL
My canine companion(s): GSD/Lab mix
Great durable toy
Would you recommend this product?.: Yes!
I bought this toy as a gift for my "niece" a GSD/Lab mix. She is pretty rough with her toys and very food motivated. I chose the green color, and it looks like it is bright enough that it won't get lost playing outside. It also has a moderate minty smell to it, which is surprisingly nice. Overall, I really liked this product.
5 out of 5
Dog's Name: Trish
Date of Review: 1/4/2010
We kick up our paws in: Salt Lake City
My canine companion(s): Border Collie and Mini Weenie
The best
Would you recommend this product?.: Yes!
This toy is the best for my BC dot. She is always thinking ahead and runs away before i can even toss the ball. With this one she has to stay focused and watch me or else she will lose sight of her toy. She is obsessed with it!
5 out of 5
Dog's Name: Anonymous
Date of Review: 11/29/2009
We kick up our paws in: NY
My canine companion(s): Lab mix
Good as new
Would you recommend this product?.: Yes!
I second the reviewer comment that this is the only toy my pooch has yet to destroy. The assymmetrical shape makes it bounce in unpredictable directions, which is pretty fun too!
5 out of 5
Dog's Name: S Mayerchik
Date of Review: 11/15/2009
We kick up our paws in: San Diego
My canine companion(s): Chesapeake Bay Retriever
Indestructible
Would you recommend this product?.: Yes!
The only toy my dog has not destroyed. She & her sister love the Turn Up