I have been looking at bumpers. What is better soft plastic or rubber (durabiltiy, what dogs prefer)? Will be training in the cold if that makes a difference.

I only use canvas for my setters.

I like the Lucky Dog bumpers, you can get some good prices on them at Lion Country Supply.

I agree with Seattle .. canvas is the way to go.

Thanks
I ordered 12 canvas bumpers today. Found them on sale at a great price at www.bubbasgear.com for $3.37 ea

I like to mix it up! JMO

Like some of the others, I use canvas. It will hold scent longer and better than any of the other bumpers. I have also recently begun using the Dokken pheasant, quail and grouse trainers (just to see...) and the dogs really seem to like them. I work brits, though, and play retrieving only goes so far with them. Once they get bored with it, I just move on. And we haven't lost a bird in years.

I use both. Learned the hard way not to use canvas in the water though. They rot.

Me Too. All kinds - plastic, rubber, canvas, nylon, lots of different sizes as well. Different colors too, white, orange, black & white, etc etc.

I USE MOSTLY PLASTIC IN SUMMER AND CANVAS IN WINTER . I USE BLACK AND WHITE STREAMERS FOR ANY MARKS ON ANY BUMPER