Rank #2 in Best Automatic Dog Ball Launcher 2026: 10 Ranked, and the Range Claims That Don't Add Up
All For Paws Automatic Dog Ball Launcher, Mini
Price and rating as shown on Amazon when we collected them. Both change.
The ALL FOR PAWS Automatic Dog Ball Launcher, Mini Version, is the number two pick in this guide at £47.59, rated 4.2 out of 5 from 158 ratings. It is the one launcher here that publishes no distance at all: rather than a figure in metres or feet, the listing offers three modes — near, middle and far — and leaves the buyer to work out what either end of that range means. Every other model in the guide names a top distance, from 9 m to 14 m, so this is the entry whose headline number cannot be compared with any of them.
What the listing does state is narrow ball compatibility: only All For Paws tennis balls, with three supplied, and other brands named as not compatible. It runs on six C batteries (not included) or the supplied AC adapter, and it is listed as Mini Size at 26 x 21 x 27 cm and 1.99 kg. The rating is respectable but split — 68 five-star ratings against 12 one-star. Everything on this page comes from the Amazon listing; we have not tested the launcher ourselves.
How those 158 ratings break down
An average hides its own shape. This is the spread behind the 4.2 stars.
Specification
Exactly as published on the Amazon listing, field for field.
| Price | £47.59 |
|---|---|
| Rating | 4.2 out of 5 from 158 ratings |
| Launch modes | 3 (near, middle, far) — no distance in metres or feet given anywhere in the listing |
| Balls included | 3 tennis balls, All For Paws brand only |
| Power | 6 C batteries (not included) or the supplied AC adapter |
| Size | Mini Size, 26L x 21W x 27H cm, 1.99 kg |
| Breed recommendation | "All Breed Sizes", while Dog Breed Size is listed as Medium (as listed) |
| Water resistance | Not water resistant (as listed) |
What buyers actually say
Quoted from customer reviews on Amazon
Verified purchase“Works great, shame my dog is scared of it but for a normal dog that isn't scared of everything, im sure they would enjoy it.Shoots it quite far which I wasn't expecting.”
Verified purchase“This works a treat at throwing the balls instead of us throwing it, it has 3 settings, it's just that my little dog doesn't quite understand she can put the ball in herself. We have it in the hall, facing the open external door and it goes all the way into the garden. It gives her the exercise”
What it is up against
The rivals it was ranked against in Best Automatic Dog Ball Launcher 2026: 10 Ranked, and the Range Claims That Don't Add Up.
Questions people ask
How far does the ALL FOR PAWS Mini Version throw the ball?
The listing gives three modes — near, middle and far — but no distance in metres or feet, so there is no figure to compare with the other launchers in this guide.
Can I use any tennis ball in it?
No. The listing says to use only All For Paws tennis balls and that other brand tennis balls are not compatible. Three All For Paws balls are included.
What powers the ALL FOR PAWS mini launcher?
Six C batteries, which are not included, or the AC adapter that comes in the box. The listing also mentions a newer upgraded version with USB power as a separate option.
Can it be used in the rain or with wet balls?
The spec lists it as not water resistant, and the note asks for dry balls and a dry launch card slot.
How is it rated by buyers?
4.2 out of 5 from 158 ratings. The breakdown runs from 68 five-star ratings down to 12 one-star ratings.
How big is the machine?
It is listed as Mini Size, measuring 26 x 21 x 27 cm and weighing 1.99 kg.
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