My dog LOVES light up balls, but he always destroys them very quickly. I decided for one last time to try another brand and bought these balls. Yes, they do smell funny when you first open, but soap and water quickly made that smell go away. He brings this ball everywhere! Outside, inside, to bed, bathroom etc. He's an avid chewer and destroyer of toys and he has not destroyed this ball yet. I dunno if it's because he loves it so much and hasn't ruined it yet, or if it's that durable. It's smallSee full review