BorkBall Nub
BorkBall Nub Small Dog Ball
For small dogs and puppies who find regular balls too big for their mouths. Nub rolls and chirps like a little bird, and the rope tail lets you join in as a teaser toy.
- 38 mmabout a ping pong ball
- Bird chirpssoft, in time with the roll
- 3 modesfast, slow, interactive
- 4 hoursfrom a 30 minute charge
- Rope tailpops off for speed
- Auto offafter 30 quiet minutes
Bundle for gifting
Is Nub right for my dog?
Nub is made for small dogs and puppies. At 38 mm it's about the size of a ping pong ball, so it fits a small mouth, and that also makes it too small for a bigger dog, who could swallow it. For a bigger dog, look at Zoom or Disco. If your little one shreds every toy in minutes, Nub isn't the right toy, and we'd rather tell you now. Play together, then put it away when the game is over.
What's in the box
- BorkBall Nub with the rope tail fitted
- USB-C charging cable
- User guide with modes, charging and care
Shipping and returns
- Free shipping on orders over $50
- A tracking link as soon as your order leaves
- 30-day Happy Guarantee from delivery
- Questions? support@borkly.store, answered by people, usually within 24 hours
- Shipping to another country? The options show at checkout
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Every ball in the toy basket is too big for your little one.
Small dogs want to chase too, and most balls are made for bigger mouths. That's where Nub comes in.
The ball won't fit in their mouth
Plenty of small dog owners tell us their dog would love a ball but can't pick one up. Nub is about as wide as a ping pong ball.
A few pounds of dog with a lot of chase
Small dogs can be fierce players. They want a toy that moves back, at a size that suits them.
Two or three little ones in one house
Someone always ends up guarding the toy. Nub comes in red and blue, so each dog can have their own.
Not sure about toys that move
Some small dogs are wary at first. Slow mode gives a gentle start, and you can dangle the rope tail until they're curious.
Nub isn't here to replace you. It's a helping hand for the evenings you can't keep up, and the rope tail keeps you part of the game.
It rolls, it chirps, and then it waits for the next round.
Nub plays in short rounds, and the rope tail lets you join in.
Switch it on and pick a mode.
One button picks fast, slow or interactive.
It chirps as it rolls.
The soft bird song plays in time with the rolling, so it sounds like something worth chasing.
It takes a break after five minutes.
Nub runs for five minutes, then waits for the next round, and it switches itself off after thirty quiet minutes.
Sized for a small mouth
A ping pong sized ball for small mouths, quick enough to stay just out of reach.
- 38 mm across, 62 g
- For small breeds and puppies
Chirp, chase, repeat
Soft birdsong that plays with every roll, closer to a bird outside the window than a squeaky toy.
- Soft, natural chirp
- Three play modes
Easy to keep clean
Wipe it with a damp cloth. If it starts to run slowly, clear any hair wound around the moving parts and it runs like new.
- Wipe clean
- Rope tail pops off
Too small for a tennis ball? Try Nub.
| Feature | Nub | Tennis ball |
|---|---|---|
| Sized for small mouths | ||
| Moves on its own | ||
| Chirps like a bird | ||
| Rope tail for teasing | ||
| Needs you to throw it | Sometimes | Every time |
Who Nub is for, and who it isn't.
We'd rather you buy the right toy than the wrong one.
A great fit for
- Small breeds and puppiesAt 38 mm, about the size of a ping pong ball, it fits a small mouth.
- Little dogs who love to chaseIt rolls and chirps, so there's always something to run after.
- Homes with rugs and carpetNub runs in all three modes on every floor, thick carpet included.
- A stocking gift for a small dogIt's small enough to tuck in, and there's no app to set up.
Not the right toy for
- Medium and large dogsIt's small enough for a bigger dog to swallow. Zoom or Disco is a better size.
- Determined chewersA dog who works at the rubber cover will get it off. A solid rubber chew toy will serve them better.
- Unsupervised playIt has a battery inside, so it's for play together, then back on the shelf.
- A teething puppy who chews everythingWait until the teething stage passes, or try a lick mat for now.
A little gift for a little dog.
For small breeds, puppies and the dogs who find regular balls too big.
For your little oneBorkBall NubSmall enough for a stocking, fun enough for Christmas morning.
$19.99
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Everything you'd want to know
- Size 38 mm / 1.5 in across
- Weight 62 g / 2.2 oz
- Materials Soft bumpy rubber ball with a clear protective collar
- Sound Soft bird chirping, in time with the movement
- Battery Built in rechargeable, about 30 min to charge for up to 4 hours of play
- Charging USB C, cable included
- Modes Fast (blue light), slow (purple light) and interactive (yellow light)
- Rope tail Cotton and detachable. Remove it and the ball rolls faster
- Auto off Runs five minutes, then waits. If nothing wakes it for thirty minutes it switches itself off
- Cleaning Wipe clean with a damp cloth. If it starts running slowly, clear the hair wound around the moving parts
- Best for Small dogs and puppies. About as wide as a ping pong ball, so it fits a small mouth
- BorkBall Nub With the rope tail fitted
- USB C cable About 30 minutes to full
- User guide Modes, charging and care
- Holiday ready Small enough for a stocking
- Charge it first. About 30 minutes over USB C.
- Switch it on. Pick fast, slow or interactive.
- Start slow. Slow mode is a gentle first game for a small dog.
- Play together. Dangle the rope tail to get them interested.
- Put it away after. Switch it off once the game is over.
- Built for chasing, not chewing. It is not the toy for a determined chewer.
- Play while you are around. It has a battery inside, so keep it for play together and put it away after.
- Clear the hair. If it slows down, clear hair from around the moving parts.
- Wipe it clean. A damp cloth is all it needs.
- Tracked shipping. You get a tracking link as soon as your order leaves.
- Free shipping on orders over $50.
- 30 day Happy Guarantee. Email support@borkly.store within 30 days of delivery and we'll take it from there.
- Arrived damaged? Send a photo and we'll send a replacement right away.
What people ask before they order.
We read every comment under our videos, and these are the questions that come up most, with plain answers.
Will my dog tear it apart?
If your dog shreds every toy in minutes, Nub isn't the right toy, and we'd rather tell you now. Small dogs can be fierce, and a determined one can pull the rubber cover off, which stops the ball moving. Nub is built for chasing, not chewing. Play together and put it away when the game is over.
Is it the right size for my dog?
Nub is 38 mm, or 1.5 inches, and 62 g, about as wide as a ping pong ball. It's made for small breeds and puppies who find regular dog balls too big. For a medium or large dog it's too small, and they could swallow it. Zoom is tennis ball size, and Disco is our largest at 80 mm.
Is a battery safe in a dog toy?
Nub has a rechargeable battery inside, so it's for supervised play only, never for alone time. Check it before each game, and if the cover or any part comes loose, take it away and email us.
Is the bird sound loud or annoying?
No, it's a soft natural chirp, closer to a bird outside the window than a squeaky toy. It plays in time with the ball's movement and won't take over your living room.
How long does a charge last?
About 30 minutes on USB-C fills it up. Nub runs five minutes, then waits, and switches itself off after thirty quiet minutes to save the battery. If yours stops holding a charge, email us and we'll make it right.
What's the rope tail for?
Dangle it like a teaser to get your little one interested, or pop it off and the ball rolls faster. Either way, you're part of the game.
What if my dog is scared of it?
Some small dogs are unsure of anything that moves or chirps. Let yours sniff it switched off first, then start on slow mode and dangle the rope tail. Plenty of wary dogs come around within a few evenings. Still no interest within 30 days of delivery? Email us and the Happy Guarantee has you covered.
Why is it running slowly?
Hair and fluff can wind around the moving parts. Clear it away and Nub should run normally again. If it still won't move or charge, email us and we'll make it right.
How do I keep it clean?
Wipe it with a damp cloth. Nub doesn't open up, so keep it out of water. The rope tail pops off so you can reach every corner.
Will it work on carpet?
Yes. Nub runs in all three modes on every floor, thick carpet included.
Why not a $5 ball online?
We've seen those too. Here's what you get with Nub:
- 38 mm, sized for small mouths
- A soft bird chirp, in time with the roll
- Three play modes
- A cotton rope tail that pops off
- USB-C, about 30 minutes to charge
- People who answer your email
- 30-day Happy Guarantee
Is Borkly a real store?
Yes. We go looking for toys that keep dogs moving and only carry the ones that earn a spot. Nub is sold online here at borkly.store rather than in big box stores. Every order is tracked and covered by our 30-day Happy Guarantee, and support@borkly.store is answered by people, usually within 24 hours. If it arrives damaged, send us a photo and we'll send a replacement.
What happens after you click Add to cart.
No surprises. Here's exactly how the first week goes.
You get a tracking link
As soon as your order leaves, so you can follow it all the way to your door. Orders over $50 ship free.
Charge it first
About 30 minutes over the USB-C cable in the box. No app and nothing to pair.
Keep the first game short
Let your little one sniff it switched off, then start on slow mode and dangle the rope tail together.
Take 30 days to decide
If Nub isn't a hit, email us within 30 days of delivery and a real person will take it from there.
Questions before you order? Email support@borkly.store and a real person replies, usually within 24 hours.
Small dogs deserve their own toys.
Nub made the cut because most dog balls are simply too big for a small mouth. It's sized for little dogs, it sounds like a bird, and the rope tail brings you into the game. Try it for 30 days, and if it isn't a hit, a real person is one email away.
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