Hand Turned Competition Quality Dog Obedience Dumbbells
Mighty Mite Dog Gear’s customers asked us to develop a dumbbell that would be suitable for small dogs but be of the highest competition quality. We set out to achieve this goal by working with our customers. Twenty five test dog teams were selected to help us test and review dumbbell designs and materials over the course of six months. These dogs included: toy and Mini Poodles, Papillons, Chihuahuas, Yorkies, Maltese, Brussels Griffon, Italian Greyhound, Bichon, Shelties (small and large), and Lowchen. Thanks to the wonderful feedback of these test dogs and their handlers, we are now able to offer dumbbells that even the big dogs will envy.
Dumbbell Sizing: To properly size your dog’s dumbbell, have you dog bite down on a pencil held just behind his canine teeth. Then measure with a ruler the distance between bite marks. When considering what bell size, consider how close the bell will be to your dog’s eyes and the overall weight of the dumbbell, in addition to the amount of clearance he will need in order to get under the dumbbell to pick it up. We can taper custom dumbbells to some degree to meet with your specifications.
Dare's Mighty Mite Dumbbell
What Makes our Competition Dog Obedience Dumbbells Different?
Lightweight! Easy to hold! Durable! Beautiful Quality!
Small dog tested and approved!
Each dumbbell is hand turned on a lathe from a single piece of Maple
We do not use pre-made dowels
There are no screws, bolts or glue
Heirloom furniture craftsmanship
The maple used to make our dumbbells is much harder than poplar, the more common wood used for dog dumbbells, so ours are more durable and lightweight (we tested them by throwing them down a concrete driveway)
Each of our dumbbells is carved by a skilled artisan – crafted to exact specifications
Our dumbbell bite diameter is the thinnest hand turned dumbbell available
More comfortable and easier for small dogs to grip
Small dogs can actually close their mouths around our dumbbells
Measuring less than 3/8ths in diameter
Available in stock sizes or made to order
Dumbbells can be shipped anywhere in the world. Outside of the continental United States, please contact us for a shipping quote.
Stock Dumbbell Sizes
Available for immediate shipment
three days to most places in the US:
Length 2 x Bell 1 Ύ [recommended for small Shelties]
Length 1 ½ x Bell 1Ύ
Length 2 x Bell 1½ Length 1 ½ x Bell 1 ½ [recommended for many papillons]
Price: $20.00
Custom Dumbbells up to 1 3/4” Bell Height
Custom Sizing: Select bell height, and bite length. If you have a hard to fit muzzle, please contact us at 888-528-3414 or email Rena@Mightymitedoggear.com
If you have a flatter faced dogs such as a Shih Tzu, Pug or tiny headed Yorkie or Maltese, you may want to request a low profile dumbbell. The photo below shows a regular stock dumbbell side by side with a custom made low profile dumbbell of the same bell height and bite width.
Bell heights are available up to 1 3/4 high. We are able to fit even the tiniest dog! Dont be afraid to ask!
(Please note: the bite diameter we offer is the smallest/thinnest possible short of going to a dowel. We want to create dumbbells that will wear well and will not be prone to snapping apart so changing the thickness to something thinner, is not an option). Please allow up to six weeks for delivery.
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