Might have to switch to canvas
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Goosemaster
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Canvas is the way to go.
Limitless
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What was the outside temperature?
I've seen that in cold temperatures with some brands. This brand has held up for me regardless of conditions.
That1uncle1776
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Only 13 degrees.
Limitless
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I guess that is cold enough for whatever plastic it is made out of. That's unfortunate. Looks just like the ones I have, with the bumps to promote a soft mouth.
That1uncle1776
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They came in a 12 pack from Snells gun dogs supply. Kinda sucks, probably just use sticks till it warms up lol
Labradinger
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I tossed one like that the other day that busted in half on impact. 13 is pretty damn cold.
Limitless
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Pretty sure that is where I got mine. Mine say "Lucky Dog" up by the valve, where the rope attaches.
Limitless
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It is about 6 degrees at our house right now. I was going to put it outside for a while and throw it up for a test. But if @That1uncle1776 verifies his says Lucky Dog, I will forego the test! LOL
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Limitless
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If I remember right, the reason I got black and white was because it is easier for dogs to see the contrast, whereas orange wouldn't provide that. However, a quick google shows that D.T. Systems has black and white versions too. I wonder how the raised angled lines work vs the bumps for teaching a soft mouth.I've seen that in cold temperatures with some brands. This brand has held up for me regardless of conditions.
That1uncle1776
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I tried telling the dog that. Got a dirty look
That1uncle1776
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Huntemup.com is what they say.
Limitless
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Limitless
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Is that molded into them or printed on top of them?
I’m no pro trainer but I believe that Orange bumpers are usually used on blind retrieves. Dogs have a hard time seeing orange. Black are easier for the dog to see in some conditions and likewise White are easier to see in other conditions-especially when you are working on longer distances.
That1uncle1776
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That's what the books say
That1uncle1776
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Molded...Im a clearance rack type besides when it comes to tools and dog food
Limitless
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Not sure if I can fraternize with non-Gucci dog bumper owners.
I was just wondering if they might have reused some other brand and put their name on it.
It is 20s here now. But tomorrow it will be mid-teens, and Friday morning, single digits. I'll test out the Lucky Dog dummy and see how it deals with the cold.
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Limitless
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I performed a highly scientific test today.
It was about 10 degrees at our house. I put the Lucky Dog brand dummy outside for an hour or two. I then tossed it up in the air about 30 feet and let it fall on some frozen ice we have on the gravel driveway. I did this 20 times. It landed on each end and on its side multiple times. No shattering of the test subject. Cold hands and feet of the tester.
Tomorrow, I shall repeat the test with excruciatingly similar parameters, but with colder temperatures.
It was about 10 degrees at our house. I put the Lucky Dog brand dummy outside for an hour or two. I then tossed it up in the air about 30 feet and let it fall on some frozen ice we have on the gravel driveway. I did this 20 times. It landed on each end and on its side multiple times. No shattering of the test subject. Cold hands and feet of the tester.
Tomorrow, I shall repeat the test with excruciatingly similar parameters, but with colder temperatures.