Why it matters
Three distances of about 10, 25 and 40 ft (plus or minus 10% depending on battery, ball and weather) are set with one button. It recharges in about 3 hours and also runs from the adapter. It is sized for large dogs.
Who it's for, and who should skip it
Good fit if
- Large dogs
- Backyards
- Cordless use
Look elsewhere if
- Unsupervised play
- Obsessive fetchers without limits
- Households with toddlers near the launcher
Pros and cons
Pros
- 40 ft
- Rechargeable
- One button
Cons
- Range varies
- 10 lb
- Not water resistant
Limitations to weigh
- Supervise launcher play, teach your dog to approach from the side, and cap sessions; some dogs will fetch past exhaustion or fixate on the machine.
- Use only the ball size the launcher is made for, and make sure the ball is too large for your dog to swallow.
- Skip long fetch sessions in heat and give water breaks; puppies and dogs with joint problems need shorter, gentler play.
Specifications
Every figure below comes from the source shown in brackets. Where the maker doesn't state something, we say so instead of estimating.
| Dog size | Large Dogs | Retailer |
|---|---|---|
| Water resistance | Not Water Resistant | Retailer |
| Product weight | 4.51 kg | Retailer |
| Material | Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene | Retailer |
| Dimensions (seller) | 12.2 x 9.84 x 11.81 inches; 9.95 pounds | Retailer |
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Final verdict
A good big-dog launcher.
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Questions buyers ask
How far does the Pet Prime large launcher throw?
About 10, 25 or 40 ft.
Is it rechargeable?
Yes.