# Grinning Dog Gadgets The Rogz Grinz Ball Dog Toy Gives Dogs Something to Smile About By Jonathon Brown | Published 2013-01-08 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rogz-grinz-ball-dog-toy References: [blessthisstuff](http://www.blessthisstuff.com/stuff//misc-living/rogz-grinz-funny-smile-dog-toy/) & [getaddictedto](http://www.getaddictedto.com/rogz-grinz-ball-dog-toy/) The Rogz Grinz Ball Dog Toy is one way to get your dog in a better mood, even if he doesn’t want to be. This hilarious [dog toy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pawer-grip-primer-dog-toy) is basically a [rubber ball](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/canine-soccer-ball) designed with a grinning set of teeth on each side. The optical illusion is created when the dog picks up the ball and is instantly smiling ear to ear -- there’s no getting around it pooch, you’re happy now. The Rogz Grinz Ball Dog Toy comes from South African designer Porky Hefer (what a name!) It sells for just under $10 and is essentially a soft, bouncy ball designed for [chewing and fetching](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barkbox-collection). The ball also floats in water so you can take it with you to the cottage. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.0/10 - Popularity: 51% | Activity: 90% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages) > [Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/toys) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Smiling Dog Toys:** Innovative toys for dogs designed to make them happy and smile. - **Optical Illusion Toys:** Toys that employ optical illusions to engage pets and their owners. - **Designer Pet Products:** Designer-designed pet products that bring joy and sophistication to the pet industry. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Pet Industry:** The pet industry can benefit from creating new and innovative ways to engage with pets through toys. - **Design Industry:** The design industry has a huge opportunity in creating new and innovative products for pets. - **Ecommerce Industry:** Ecommerce can tap into the growing demand for designer pet products by offering a platform for emerging brands and independent designers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Self-Moving Smart Dog Balls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wicked-ball-rolly.md) - [Zoomie-Inducing Dog Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plushdog-toy.md) - [Shelled Smart Dog Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wicked-ball-air.md) - [Dental Health Dog Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/woof-bite-n-brush.md) - [Oversized Spherical Dog Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/herding-ball.md) - [Geometric Designer Dog Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sphericon-dog-chew-toy.md) - [Interactive Canine Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/interactive-canine-toy.md) - [Ergonomic Dog Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/earth-rated-dog-toy-collection.md) - [Floating Stone-Like Dog Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kurgo-skipping-stones.md)