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Location: North Dakota | I have a big german shorthair, lab mix that was blessed with a short coat and the poor guy is cold all the time! He spends the cold days inside, but there are times he needs to spend some time outside when we are gone. He has a nice dog house but am looking for a tough, warm jacket for him. Maybe a mini horse blanket would work?? I know some about denier (the higher the better) but is there some jackets that stay put better?? |
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| LMS - 2014-11-13 9:00 AM I have a big german shorthair, lab mix that was blessed with a short coat and the poor guy is cold all the time! He spends the cold days inside, but there are times he needs to spend some time outside when we are gone. He has a nice dog house but am looking for a tough, warm jacket for him. Maybe a mini horse blanket would work?? I know some about denier (the higher the better) but is there some jackets that stay put better??
I have a friend in Minnesota the makes them.. SHe makes them like horse blankets with the same materials... I could try to find her contact information if you like. She ships too. |
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Location: CTX | my dogs live outside. The heeler loves it, and doens't need anything. She has an igloo to get out of the wind. The terrier gets cold easily although he has a doggie house too. So I got him one of these 4 years ago. And it is still going strong. It is waterproof, just like the horse blankets, and it keeps the wind of off him.
http://www.sstack.com/giftspet_dog-products_dog-blankets-coats/dura-tech-waterproof-breathable-dog-sheets/
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Location: Here | I am a huge fan of the Weatherbetta dog blankets
Valley vet carries them. They run about $35 1200Denier and are TOUGH
I have used them for years and they hold up to abuse. And they don't MOVE! He was in and out of the mule jumping on top of hay pile wresting with the rottie and it didn't move
My catahoula/bulldog just got his new one yesterday and he was so happy as he has been so cold
Edited by SG. 2014-11-13 10:00 AM
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Location: The best kept secret in TX | I have a six month old blood old and before I got her a jacket she was miserable. I bought the same jacket from valley vet and they had the color to match my ponies too:) |
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Location: North Dakota | Awesome thanks everyone! I know I need something that will stand up to some barb wire crawling :)
Now, I just need to measure the beast, he's such a wimp he doesn't even want to go out to pee in the morning, have to make him. |
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Location: East Texas | I have neoprene ones that I use on my duck dogs when the weather is brutal.... Don't know why it would not work on dry land. |
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Location: North Dakota | CrossDRanch - 2014-11-13 11:18 AM I have neoprene ones that I use on my duck dogs when the weather is brutal.... Don't know why it would not work on dry land.
Where do you get the neoprene ones-that sounds interesting... |
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Location: Lala Land | SG. - 2014-11-13 9:58 AM
I am a huge fan of the Weatherbetta dog blankets
Valley vet carries them. They run about $35 1200Denier and are TOUGH
I have used them for years and they hold up to abuse. And they don't MOVE! He was in and out of the mule jumping on top of hay pile wresting with the rottie and it didn't move
My catahoula/bulldog just got his new one yesterday and he was so happy as he has been so cold
I have a weatherbeta also for 2 dif dogs. Love them! |
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Location: Here | LMS - 2014-11-13 11:09 AM Awesome thanks everyone! I know I need something that will stand up to some barb wire crawling :)
Now, I just need to measure the beast, he's such a wimp he doesn't even want to go out to pee in the morning, have to make him.
Yep they do!! |
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Location: Pacific Northwest | I have weatherbeeta jackets too, including a fleece one I put underneath for extra warmth (: They have a heat lamp to sleep under too (they're in the garage). |
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Location: Central Texas | Lovin Life - 2014-11-13 12:35 PM SG. - 2014-11-13 9:58 AM I am a huge fan of the Weatherbetta dog blankets
Valley vet carries them. They run about $35 1200Denier and are TOUGH
I have used them for years and they hold up to abuse. And they don't MOVE! He was in and out of the mule jumping on top of hay pile wresting with the rottie and it didn't move
My catahoula/bulldog just got his new one yesterday and he was so happy as he has been so cold
I have a weatherbeta also for 2 dif dogs. Love them!
Do you measure like you would for a horse? |
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Location: Lala Land | GraciousLegacy - 2014-11-13 3:30 PM
Lovin Life - 2014-11-13 12:35 PM SG. - 2014-11-13 9:58 AM I am a huge fan of the Weatherbetta dog blankets
Valley vet carries them. They run about $35 1200Denier and are TOUGH
I have used them for years and they hold up to abuse. And they don't MOVE! He was in and out of the mule jumping on top of hay pile wresting with the rottie and it didn't move
My catahoula/bulldog just got his new one yesterday and he was so happy as he has been so cold
I have a weatherbeta also for 2 dif dogs. Love them!
http://www.weatherbeeta.com/how-measure-your-dog-weatherbeeta-dog-c...
From the base of the collar to the base of the tail. |
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Location: Central Texas | Lovin Life - 2014-11-13 3:34 PM GraciousLegacy - 2014-11-13 3:30 PM Lovin Life - 2014-11-13 12:35 PM SG. - 2014-11-13 9:58 AM I am a huge fan of the Weatherbetta dog blankets
Valley vet carries them. They run about $35 1200Denier and are TOUGH
I have used them for years and they hold up to abuse. And they don't MOVE! He was in and out of the mule jumping on top of hay pile wresting with the rottie and it didn't move
My catahoula/bulldog just got his new one yesterday and he was so happy as he has been so cold
I have a weatherbeta also for 2 dif dogs. Love them! From the base of the collar to the base of the tail.
Thanks! |
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| I've got an English Bull dog and I'm worried about how it'll fit. They are poorly made dogs, poor things, are the straps elastic? Because he is wider than he is long in the shoulders, short to the ground, and no neck. If I get a small will the strap fit around his chest? |
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Location: East Texas | Go to cabelas and search dog vest. They have lots of options |
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Location: Lala Land | The front strap on mine are straps with velcro, and the belly straps are adjustable like the belly strap on horse blanket with velcro at the end. I can get a pic when I get home so you can see. |
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Location: California | SG. - 2014-11-13 7:58 AM I am a huge fan of the Weatherbetta dog blankets
Valley vet carries them. They run about $35 1200Denier and are TOUGH
I have used them for years and they hold up to abuse. And they don't MOVE! He was in and out of the mule jumping on top of hay pile wresting with the rottie and it didn't move
My catahoula/bulldog just got his new one yesterday and he was so happy as he has been so cold
For durability I have to agree with these also! |
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Location: Oregon | SG. - 2014-11-13 7:58 AM I am a huge fan of the Weatherbetta dog blankets
Valley vet carries them. They run about $35 1200Denier and are TOUGH
I have used them for years and they hold up to abuse. And they don't MOVE! He was in and out of the mule jumping on top of hay pile wresting with the rottie and it didn't move
My catahoula/bulldog just got his new one yesterday and he was so happy as he has been so cold
Yes! Love the Weatherbeeta dog coats as well! I wish I had a picture of Piglet in his - it's purple and says "It Wasn't Me!" all over the entire coat. Very cute. I've gone through a TON this year - it seems like every year more and more people start buying coats for their dogs (ps, ours are a little cheaper than the big guys)  |
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Location: Here | Katie's - 2014-11-13 5:49 PM SG. - 2014-11-13 7:58 AM I am a huge fan of the Weatherbetta dog blankets
Valley vet carries them. They run about $35 1200Denier and are TOUGH
I have used them for years and they hold up to abuse. And they don't MOVE! He was in and out of the mule jumping on top of hay pile wresting with the rottie and it didn't move
My catahoula/bulldog just got his new one yesterday and he was so happy as he has been so cold
Dang it I wish I would have known. But the other brat needs one too so I will get ahold of you! |
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Location: Kansas | FlyingJT - 2014-11-13 3:39 PM I've got an English Bull dog and I'm worried about how it'll fit. They are poorly made dogs, poor things, are the straps elastic? Because he is wider than he is long in the shoulders, short to the ground, and no neck. If I get a small will the strap fit around his chest?
Contact k9kasuals.com I have my Great Dane coats made because they don't have an average size. They can make them with specific breed / size issues. Great to work with and made just like a horse blanket also. Front velcro closure and surcingle buckle belly, with tapered hip to keep them laying flat. My furry kids love them. |
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Location: Here | FlyingJT - 2014-11-13 3:39 PM I've got an English Bull dog and I'm worried about how it'll fit. They are poorly made dogs, poor things, are the straps elastic? Because he is wider than he is long in the shoulders, short to the ground, and no neck. If I get a small will the strap fit around his chest?
The straps are very long. If you use a sheet on your dog when you try it on you can return it if it doesn't fit. But both of my dogs are really broad. I did have to shorten the belly strap about 4 ". but it was easy. I would measure him. To me a small would be too little |
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Experienced Mouse Trapper
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Location: North Dakota | I sent Katie a pm! Also, measure him at 24" from collar to tail, I'm thinking a 22 would be better than going up to a 28, is that a correct assumption? Thanks everyone for your insight! |
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Location: In Ky following Barrel Races & Walker hounds. | I wonder how a weatherbeeta would fit my deep chested Dobie? He killed his other coat! |
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Dog jacket-give me your thoughts!