SportHunter 1825 by SportDOG

Group Review by LCS Staff Members

The SportHunter 1825 was introduced in the fall of 2009, and many of us at LCS have used this system extensively. Everyone has been thrilled with the 1825’s features and reliability. It utilizes the latest technology, making it, in our opinion, a superior unit. While SportDOG conservatively states the range is 1 mile, LCS staff members, using GPS technology in line-of-sight testing, achieved just over 2 miles of range!

The 1825 transmitter measures 7 3/8” long (including the antenna) and 2 1/4” wide, making it very compact and comfortable to hold. There are separate buttons for momentary and continuous stimulation, along with a tone button on the side. A standout feature of the 1825 is the toggle switch on the transmitter, which instantly allows you to switch between “Dog 1” and “Dog 2.” This convenience ensures that the switch occurs without altering the function of the various buttons. As a result, the unit can be completely operated with one hand, entirely by feel, without needing to take your eyes off your dog!

Another unique feature is the option to choose between electronic stimulation or vibration correction, while still retaining the tone option.

Like the 1225, each collar can be set within one of three ranges — low, medium, and high. Within each range, there are 8 levels of stimulation. This feature allows you to tailor the collar to your dogs’ needs. For example, if one dog is more sensitive, the receiver can be set to the low range to provide a reduced level of stimulation. Conversely, if your second dog is more stubborn, the receiver can be set to the high range to provide stronger stimulation. Each of these ranges still provides 8 levels of stimulation, adjustable via the roller dial.

The 1825 is one of our absolute favorites at LCS, offering tremendous features at a fair price.

Note: Since the introduction of the SportDOG 1825, the system has been replaced by the updated SportDOG 1825X. The X-series introduces several enhancements, including a wider range of stimulation levels and the addition of tone and vibration functionality across all models, further improving versatility for both you and your dog.