Dog & Field Original Clone® Teal Mini Dummy Ball | HD Feather Print | Gundog Training
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The Dog & Field Original Clone® Teal Mini Dummy Ball is a specialist gundog training dummy designed specifically for teal retrieves — and it’s a perfect fit for puppies and smaller breeds too. Compact, lightweight and featuring HD photographic feather-print canvas of a real teal, it brings genuine species recognition to one of the most specialist and satisfying retrieves in wildfowling and inland duck shooting.
Teal are fast, compact birds and their retrieves reward a dog with a confident, precise pick-up. The mini ball size matches the real bird’s proportions and is the ideal size for young dogs building retrieve confidence or smaller breeds such as cocker spaniels and springer spaniels working as wildfowl dogs.
- HD photographic feather print — accurate teal canvas for genuine species recognition
- Mini ball size — matches teal proportions, ideal for puppies and smaller breeds
- Compact and lightweight at 240g — easy to carry, easy to throw
- Eye-catching realistic design — improves marking visibility
- Throwing toggle included
- Designed and manufactured by Dog & Field
The Dog & Field Original Clone® Teal Mini Dummy Ball is a compact specialist gundog training dummy with HD photographic feather-print canvas of a real teal. Mini ball size at 240g — ideal for teal retrieve training, puppy introduction and smaller breeds. Barcode: 5060735381657. Price: £6.49. Brand: Dog & Field. Throwing toggle included. Suitable for all gundog breeds with particular relevance for wildfowl and duck shooting dogs.
Why We Recommend It
Teal are one of the most specialised and prized retrieves in wildfowling — fast, compact and with distinctive iridescent plumage that is nothing like a pheasant or a canvas dummy. Handlers preparing dogs specifically for teal shooting have historically had very limited options for species-specific dummy training. The Clone® Teal Mini Dummy Ball fills that gap precisely. The compact size and lightweight also make it genuinely excellent for puppies and smaller breeds — cocker spaniels, working cockers and springer spaniels will find this a much more appropriately sized retrieve than a standard 500g dummy. At £6.49 it’s one of the best value specialist training tools on the market.
Key Benefits
- HD photographic feather print — accurate teal plumage for genuine species recognition
- Mini ball size — matches real teal proportions for species-specific preparation
- Ideal for puppies — compact and lightweight for young dogs building retrieve confidence
- Ideal for smaller breeds — perfect size for cockers, springers and other smaller gundogs
- Lightweight at 240g — easy to throw accurately, easy for dogs to carry
- Throwing toggle included for accurate distance throws
- Eye-catching design — improves marking visibility in low light and on water
Bailey Says 🐾
Now, I will be honest with you, my friends — I am not a small dog. But I have considerable respect for this dummy. It is perfectly sized and weighted, and the teal feather print is genuinely beautiful — those iridescent wing markings are really something. Craig uses this one when he wants me to be particularly precise and careful about my pick-up, because the compact size requires more thought than a standard dummy. He also tells me it’s ideal for smaller dogs, which I think is very thoughtful. Every dog deserves a dummy that fits properly. 🐾
Perfect For
- Teal-specific training — species recognition for wildfowl and inland duck shooting dogs
- Puppy introduction to retrieving — compact size ideal for young dogs
- Smaller breeds — cockers, working cockers, springers and other smaller gundogs
- Precision pick-up training — compact size encourages careful mouth placement
- Marking exercises where compact size adds difficulty for more advanced dogs
- Wildfowlers and handlers on mixed bag shoots including teal
Specifications
- Brand: Dog & Field
- Design: Original Clone® — HD photographic feather print canvas
- Game bird: Teal
- Shape: Mini ball
- Weight: 240g
- Throwing toggle: Included
- Barcode: 5060735381657
- Price: £6.49
How To Use
For puppy and smaller breed training, use the Teal Mini Dummy Ball from the earliest stages of retrieve introduction — the compact size and light weight make it easy and natural to carry. For teal-specific preparation, introduce the dummy into your wildfowling training programme six to eight weeks before the teal season, mixing it with your standard canvas dummies so your dog retrieves confidently regardless of size and visual stimulus. For advanced dogs, the smaller size adds an element of precision difficulty to marking exercises — a compact dummy is harder to spot at distance than a standard cylinder, which builds sharper marking and hunting skills.
Care Guide
- Brush off mud and debris after use
- Wipe clean with a damp cloth — do not machine wash
- Rinse with fresh water after use in saltwater or estuarine environments
- Allow to dry naturally before storing
- Check the throwing toggle periodically for wear
- Store away from direct sunlight to preserve the canvas print
Professional Insight
Training Academy Tip 💡
If you’re introducing a puppy to retrieving, start with the Teal Mini Dummy Ball rather than a standard dummy. Roll it gently along the ground first to build chase instinct without the pressure of a thrown retrieve. Once the puppy is confidently picking it up and returning, introduce short thrown retrieves in a corridor or along a fence line to build straight return habits. The compact size means the puppy can carry it comfortably and naturally from the first session — and the teal feather print begins the process of game bird visual familiarisation from day one. For wildfowl dogs, introduce it alongside the standard Clone® range so your dog is fluent across multiple game bird sizes and species well before the season opens.
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FAQs
Is this suitable for large breeds such as Labradors?
Yes — while the mini size is ideal for puppies and smaller breeds, larger dogs benefit from the precision pick-up challenge a compact dummy provides. Many experienced handlers use smaller dummies specifically to sharpen careful mouth placement and marking skills in adult dogs.
What age can I start using this with a puppy?
From the earliest stages of retrieve introduction — typically from 8 weeks onwards for basic carry and play retrieves. The compact size and light weight make it one of the most appropriate first retrieve objects for young gundog puppies.
Is teal a common quarry species?
Teal are one of the most prized quarry species in UK wildfowling and inland duck shooting. Fast, compact and challenging to shoot, they are a specialised and highly regarded retrieve. Dogs working regular wildfowling sessions or mixed bag inland shoots are likely to encounter teal and will benefit significantly from species-specific preparation.
Does it float?
The Teal Mini Dummy Ball is primarily designed for land retrieve training. For dedicated water retrieve work, the Easy Grip Rubber Water Dummy is specifically designed to float and is more suitable for water-based training sessions.
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