{"product_id":"sporting-saint-1lb-canvas-dummy-toggle","title":"SS 1lb Canvas Dummy | The Training Standard | Multiple Colours \u0026 Prints","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is the one most dogs spend their working life training with.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot the puppy dummy, not the ½lb - those are the stepping stones. The 1lb canvas dummy is the training standard. It's the weight a dog needs to be carrying confidently before it steps into a working test, a field trial, or a walked-up day. It sits at approximately the weight of a pheasant or a mallard in the hand, which is the point. Once a dog is retrieving a 1lb dummy cleanly - marked, blind, directional, in water - it's ready for the real thing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFitted with a throwing toggle. Sealed interior - so they do float...but Id be cautious!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSimple, blind and directional retrieves - on land and in water.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's not a marketing line, that's the brief this dummy was built to. The toggle means you can get distance without a launcher. The sealed interior means it floats for water work. The 1lb weight means the dog is working the carry properly - building the mouth strength, the grip and the drive that a lighter dummy doesn't demand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost handlers use this dummy more than anything else in their kit bag. Which is why the colour choice matters more than it might seem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe colour is the training decision\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSame principle throughout the range - the colour you pick determines what the dog is actually doing. Dogs see in the blue-yellow spectrum. Some colours give them a clear visual advantage at range; others disappear into natural ground. Pick based on what you want trained.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSight - dog can see these clearly at range\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse these when you want the dog tracking the dummy visually - for early retrieve confidence, straightforward marked retrieves, or any session where the retrieve itself is the focus rather than the hunt:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBaby Blue\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e- clean contrast against grass and typical ground, reliable for sight work\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGreen\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e- visible to the dog in open ground, solid for standard retrieve sessions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMarking - built to be seen on the fall\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese colours sit clearly within the dog's visible spectrum at distance. Use them for marked retrieve drilling - the dog picks the dummy up visually in flight, holds the mark, and drives to the right spot:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlue\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e- strong single-colour visibility, dependable for marking work\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhite\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(canvas) - maximum contrast in most light conditions, particularly effective on overcast days or against darker ground\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePink\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e- clear against natural backgrounds, reliable marking dummy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLilac\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e- visible to the dog, good contrast against green ground\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlack\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e- works well against pale, sandy or open ground\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlack\/White\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(two-tone) - maximum contrast, one of the clearest marks available in varied light\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePink\/Baby Blue\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(two-tone) - high-contrast two-tone for marked retrieve work\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHunting and nose work - colours that fade for the dog\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRed and orange don't register clearly in a dog's colour range. Against natural grass and ground cover they become muddy and indistinct - the dog can't mark them reliably at range. That's the training tool for hunting work. The dog has to hunt by nose rather than drive to a visual mark:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRed\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e- hunting, nose work, cover search\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrange\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e- hunting, nose work, low visual contrast at range\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBIRD prints - game realism for hunting and transition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe FLIGHT range uses high-definition feather prints that mimic real game bird colouring. Earth tones that sit in cover the way a real bird would - the dog can't pick it out visually, it has to work the scent. Good for dogs being introduced to game, and for hunting pattern work in light cover:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCock Pheasant\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e- hunting, cover search, game introduction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHen Pheasant\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e- hunting, earth-tone colouring, nose-led retrieves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMallard\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e- hunting, darker colouring, cover and water work\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePartridge\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e- hunting, mottled ground cover pattern\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhite Full PVC - for muddy conditions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne wipe-clean option in the range. The Full PVC White is the same 1lb weight and white colouring as the canvas equivalent, but with a fully wipe-clean PVC surface - useful for sessions in heavy mud when you want a dummy you can clean down in seconds rather than waiting for canvas to dry out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImportant: the Full PVC White does not float.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eKeep it for land work only. For water retrieves, use the canvas White instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere it sits in the progression\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eStage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDummy\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFirst retrieves\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePuppy dummy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~100g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBuilding the carry\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/go.decodefy.app\/project\/6a73148c9a515b079a856d18\/chat#\"\u003e½lb canvas dummy\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~225g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot ready for 1lb size?\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/go.decodefy.app\/project\/6a73148c9a515b079a856d18\/chat#\"\u003eIn-between dummy\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1lb weight, ½lb size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFull training weight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1lb canvas dummy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e~450g\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompetition \u0026amp; strength\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/go.decodefy.app\/project\/6a73148c9a515b079a856d18\/chat#\"\u003e2lb canvas dummy\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~900g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce the 1lb is carrying cleanly - confident hold, good delivery, no dropping - the dog is at the training standard for working tests, field trials and the shooting field. The\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/go.decodefy.app\/project\/6a73148c9a515b079a856d18\/chat#\"\u003e2lb\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/go.decodefy.app\/project\/6a73148c9a515b079a856d18\/chat#\"\u003e3lb\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ebuild strength and stamina beyond that, but this is the weight most dogs train at for life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eApprox. 1lb (~450g)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eToggle:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThrowing toggle fitted for distance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConstruction:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ePremium canvas outer, sealed interior - floats (all canvas variants)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFull PVC White:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eWipe-clean - does not float, land use only\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eSporting Saint - handcrafted in the UK for over 19 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUse:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eMarked retrieves, blind retrieves, directional retrieves, hunting and nose work, water retrieves (canvas only), daily training, working tests, field trial preparation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable for:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAll breeds, novice through to competition level\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eImportant:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eNot a chew toy. Do not leave unattended with your dog.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e£8.99\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCOLOUR GUIDE - QUICK REFERENCE\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eColour \/ Print\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eStyle\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDog sees it?\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBest for\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBaby Blue\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSolid canvas\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e✅ Yes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSight, early retrieve work\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGreen\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSolid canvas\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e✅ Yes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSight, standard retrieves\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlue\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSolid canvas\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e✅ Yes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMarking drills\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWhite\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSolid canvas\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e✅ Yes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMarking, low light\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePink\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSolid canvas\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e✅ Yes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMarking drills\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLilac\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSolid canvas\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e✅ Yes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMarking drills\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSolid canvas\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e✅ Yes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMarking, pale ground contrast\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSolid canvas\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e❌ Not well\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHunting, nose work\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrange\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSolid canvas\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e❌ Not well\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHunting, nose work\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFLIGHT Cock Pheasant\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePrint canvas\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e❌ Not well\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHunting, game introduction\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFLIGHT Hen Pheasant\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePrint canvas\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e❌ Not well\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHunting, nose-led retrieves\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFLIGHT Mallard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePrint canvas\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e❌ Not well\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHunting, cover \u0026amp; water work\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFLIGHT Partridge\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePrint canvas\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e❌ Not well\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHunting, ground cover work\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWhite Full PVC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull PVC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e✅ Yes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWipe-clean, muddy conditions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Kirkbourne Gundog Supplies","offers":[{"title":"Baby Blue","offer_id":54865409016151,"sku":null,"price":8.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Green","offer_id":54865409048919,"sku":null,"price":8.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Blue","offer_id":54865409081687,"sku":null,"price":8.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Pink","offer_id":54865409147223,"sku":null,"price":8.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Lilac","offer_id":54865409179991,"sku":null,"price":8.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black","offer_id":54865409212759,"sku":null,"price":8.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Red","offer_id":54865409245527,"sku":null,"price":8.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Orange","offer_id":54865409278295,"sku":null,"price":8.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Cock Pheasant","offer_id":54865409311063,"sku":null,"price":8.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Hen Pheasant","offer_id":54865409343831,"sku":null,"price":8.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Mallard","offer_id":54865409376599,"sku":null,"price":8.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Partridge","offer_id":54865409409367,"sku":null,"price":8.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Full PVC - White","offer_id":54865409442135,"sku":null,"price":8.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1038\/4231\/6631\/files\/sporting-saint-1lb-canvas-dummy-baby-blue-gundog-training-kirkbourne-spaniels.jpg?v=1789826893","url":"https:\/\/kirkbournegundogs.co.uk\/products\/sporting-saint-1lb-canvas-dummy-toggle","provider":"Kirkbourne Gundog Supplies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}