Why it matters
Three distances (20, 30 and 45 ft) suit living rooms or yards. Six 2.3 in ETPU balls are soft on teeth and bounce predictably. It charges by USB and stands about 8 in square.
Who it's for, and who should skip it
Good fit if
- Small and medium dogs
- Apartments
- Yards
Look elsewhere if
- Unsupervised play
- Obsessive fetchers without limits
- Large dogs (ball too small)
Pros and cons
Pros
- Six balls
- Compact
- USB
Cons
- Small dogs
- Not water resistant
- ETPU balls only
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 | small | Retailer |
|---|---|---|
| Uses (seller) | Playing | Retailer |
| Water resistance | Not Water Resistant | Retailer |
| Dimensions (seller) | 8"L x 8"W x 7"H | Retailer |
| Material | Expanded Thermoplastic Polyurethane (Etpu) | Retailer |
| Model number | Dbl-2023 | Retailer |
| In the box | 6 Etpu Balls, Ball Launcher, Usb Charging Cable, User Manual | Retailer |
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Final verdict
A compact, capable launcher.
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Questions buyers ask
What distances does ZAPELL offer?
20, 30 and 45 ft.
How many balls?
Six.