Quail Dummy by Andy Cullen
Small Canvas Retrieve Dummy Designed with Trainer Input
The Sporting Saint Quail Dummy by Andy Cullen is a compact, red canvas training dummy handcrafted in the UK and developed, designed, tested and reviewed with Andy Cullen of Laochin Gundogs — a highly respected gundog trainer with extensive experience in fieldwork and trial conditioning.
This small but purposeful dummy is ideal for dogs, handlers and trainers who want an alternative to tennis ball retrieval work. Its size and shape encourage dogs to work harder for the retrieve, especially in cover or grass, making it useful for introduce scent work and challenging dogs to focus on line and locate tasks.
Why the Quail Dummy Works
Not every training session calls for large dummies or tennis balls. This Quail Dummy offers a smaller, more controlled retrieve challenge that encourages dogs to read ground patterns, focus on scent cues and really commit to the find. Its compact shape makes it ideal for hiding in grass or cover, encouraging dogs to work harder and think for the retrieve.
Product Specification
Weight: Approx. 150 g
Size: Approx. 3.5 in length x 2.5 in width (~9 cm x ~6 cm)
Colour: Red
Construction: Canvas
Origin: Handcrafted in the UK
Use: Locate work, retrieve challenge, cover and scent training
Key Features
- Handcrafted in the UK to Sporting Saint quality standards
- Developed, designed and tested with Andy Cullen of Laochin Gundogs
- Small, compact canvas design for challenging retrieves
- Red colour for visual tracking in grass and cover
- Approximate weight ~150 g, easy for young dogs to carry
- Ideal for scent placement and locating work
Perfect For
- Introducing dogs to scent retrieves
- Challenging finds in grass and cover
- Dogs that favour tennis balls — as an alternative work tool
- Spaniels, retrievers and flushing breeds
- Structured marking and locate drills
