Our pug learned from watching other dogs to play fetch while we were traveling. So we realized she needed a ball of her own. We bought the two pack of supplemental balls that are smooth and easy to clean, and the ball that comes with this (more like a tennis ball) has become her indoor ball. The Chuck It handle is great for launching the ball, and the shorter handle means it won't launch too far for her to run. IF yoou have a dog who loves to fetch, this is a great toy to have. We literally have to show her that we put it away or else she will obsess about it, because she loves it so much. We used to think food was her favorite thing, but a promise of going out and throwing the ball is her greatest joy besides the ocean.