Dog & Field Original Clone® Wood Pigeon Dummy | HD Feather Print | Gundog Training

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The Dog & Field Original Clone® Wood Pigeon Dummy brings award-winning photographic realism to the traditional canvas dummy shape. HD feather-print canvas replicates the visual appearance of a real wood pigeon, giving your dog genuine game bird recognition training with the familiar feel and handling of a standard dummy.

Available in 1/2lb (ideal for partridge and smaller game work) and 1lb (standard for pheasant, pigeon and duck retrieves), both with a durable throwing toggle. Field tested and approved by Lee Cooper of Breckmarsh Gundogs.

HD photographic feather print — accurate wood pigeon canvas for genuine visual recognition
Traditional dummy shape — familiar feel for dogs already trained on canvas
Two sizes — 1/2lb and 1lb to suit different training scenarios
Durable canvas construction with throwing toggle
Designed and manufactured by Dog & Field
Field tested by Breckmarsh Gundogs

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The Dog & Field Original Clone® Wood Pigeon Dummy is a traditional-shaped canvas gundog training dummy with HD photographic feather-print canvas replicating a real wood pigeon. Available in 1/2lb and 1lb with throwing toggle. Adds visual realism to standard dummy training. Price: £12.50. Brand: Dog & Field. Field tested by Breckmarsh Gundogs. Suitable for all gundog breeds.

Why We Recommend It

The Clone® range hits the sweet spot between traditional dummy training and the Dead Bird Dummy — your dog gets the familiar weight, shape and throwing characteristics of a canvas dummy, with the added benefit of a visually realistic game bird print. For handlers who want to introduce game bird recognition without the physical challenge of the full Dead Bird Dummy, this is the perfect stepping stone. The 1/2lb and 1lb sizes also mean you can match the dummy weight to the game your dog will be working — a practical detail that makes a real difference in preparing dogs for specific shoots. Field tested and signed off by Lee Cooper of Breckmarsh Gundogs, which tells you everything about its credibility.

Key Benefits

HD photographic feather print — accurate wood pigeon visual stimulus for game bird recognition
Traditional dummy shape — familiar feel for dogs trained on standard canvas dummies
Two sizes — 1/2lb for smaller game, 1lb for pheasant, pigeon and duck work
Bridges the gap — visual realism without the physical challenge of a Dead Bird Dummy
Durable canvas construction with throwing toggle
Field tested by Lee Cooper of Breckmarsh Gundogs

Bailey Says 🐾

I appreciate a dummy that looks the part, my friends. This one has the weight and feel of a proper canvas dummy — which I respect — but it also looks like an actual wood pigeon, which I find rather motivating. Craig uses this one when he wants me to take things seriously without introducing the full complexity of the Dead Bird Dummy. It’s what I would call a professional intermediate step. The 1lb version flies very satisfyingly when thrown with the toggle. I have retrieved it from stubble fields, woodland rides and one memorable occasion from a large patch of nettles. I did not complain. 🐾

Perfect For

Introducing game bird visual recognition using a familiar dummy shape
Stepping stone between plain canvas and the full Dead Bird Dummy
Pre-season preparation for wood pigeon, mixed bag and walked-up shooting
Marking and blind retrieve exercises with realistic visual stimulus
Working test and field trial preparation
All gundog breeds — retrievers, spaniels and HPR dogs

Specifications

Brand: Dog & Field
Design: Original Clone® — HD photographic feather print canvas
Shape: Traditional canvas dummy
Game bird: Wood Pigeon
Sizes: 1/2lb and 1lb
Throwing toggle: Included
Field tested by: Breckmarsh Gundogs
Price: £12.50

How To Use

Use the Clone® Wood Pigeon Dummy as a direct replacement for your standard canvas dummy in regular training sessions. The familiar weight and shape means no adjustment period — simply substitute it in and your dog begins receiving visual game bird information with every retrieve. For pre-season preparation, use the 1lb dummy in your marking and blind retrieve exercises to build wood pigeon recognition. Mix with plain canvas dummies so your dog learns to hunt and retrieve regardless of the dummy’s appearance. Progress to the Dead Bird Dummy once your dog is reliably retrieving the Clone® to add physical game handling challenge.

Care Guide

Brush off mud and debris after use
Wipe clean with a damp cloth — do not machine wash
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

The Clone® concept in traditional dummy form solves a specific problem in progressive training programmes: the visual discontinuity between canvas dummy work and real game. When a dog has been trained exclusively on plain canvas, the first encounter with a game bird — even a static, dead one — presents a categorically different visual stimulus. The HD feather print on the Clone® range introduces species-specific colour, pattern and visual texture in a format the dog already knows how to handle. This incremental approach to realism is well-supported by conditioning principles: introducing one new variable at a time (visual stimulus, then physical complexity, then scent, then real game) produces more reliable and confident game handlers than an abrupt transition from canvas to real birds. The two size options are a practical acknowledgement that game weight matters — a dog trained exclusively on 1lb dummies will carry a 1/2lb partridge differently than one that has trained across weight ranges. Matching dummy weight to anticipated game is a detail that separates thoughtful training from routine repetition.

Training Academy Tip 💡

Use both sizes deliberately rather than defaulting to one. In a single training session, vary between the 1/2lb and 1lb dummies to build your dog’s adaptability to different game weights. Add the Clone® Dummy into regular training sessions as a straight swap for plain canvas — there is no need to make it a special occasion. The more routine the game bird print becomes, the less novel real game will feel when your dog encounters it for the first time. In the six weeks before the season opens, run at least half your retrieve sessions with Clone® dummies and mix in the Dead Bird Dummy for one session per week to build physical game handling skills alongside visual recognition.

Complete Your Setup

Build the complete Clone® training progression: add the Clone® Wood Pigeon Dummy Ball for puppy and marking work, the Original Clone® Dead Bird Dummy – Wood Pigeon for full physical game handling preparation, and explore the full Clone® range in Pheasant, Partridge, Mallard, Snipe and Teal. Complete your kit with a dummy launcher for distance marks and a game bag for field use.

FAQs

What is the difference between the 1/2lb and 1lb sizes?

The 1/2lb is suited to partridge and smaller game training scenarios, or for younger and smaller dogs building retrieve confidence. The 1lb is the standard size for pheasant, wood pigeon and duck work and is the most versatile choice for general training.

How is this different from the Clone® Dummy Ball?

The Dummy Ball is ball-shaped and ideal for puppy work and marking exercises. This dummy uses the traditional cylindrical canvas shape that most gundogs are already trained on, making it a direct like-for-like upgrade from a plain canvas dummy with added visual realism.

Should I use this or the Dead Bird Dummy?

Both complement each other. The Clone® Dummy introduces visual game bird recognition in a familiar shape. The Dead Bird Dummy adds the physical challenge of head, wings and tail. Use the Clone® Dummy first, then progress to the Dead Bird Dummy for advanced pre-season preparation.

Is it suitable for water work?

It can be used for water retrieves but is primarily designed for land work. For dedicated water retrieve training, the Easy Grip Rubber Water Dummy is more suitable.

Which other Clone® dummies are available?

The Original Clone® range is available in multiple game bird species including Pheasant, Partridge, Mallard, Snipe and Teal. Browse the full range on The Gundog Catalogue.

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