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« Reply #15 on: January 13, 2007, 02:23: PM » |
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Oh i know! my dog has hair rather than fur and the mud is endless. but over the years we've found some good products that help - coats that help are ones with a chest cover that keep the tummy clean and dry, and we've even tried a trouser suit with long legs to cut down on the muddy legs! these are really good as they are waterproof and easy to rinse out. also, we use aquamats - these are microfibre cloths that soak up loads of water and mud and are great for rubbing down and wiping up. you can get the mats and there are loads of coats and trouser suits on www.pressies4dogs.co.uk. good luck! |
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« Reply #16 on: January 14, 2007, 07:30: PM » |
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Ebay! or Pets at Home do good ones too
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« Reply #17 on: January 14, 2007, 08:10: PM » |
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i've just bought an equafleece for both of mine. they aren't water proof but water resitant. the girls swim in theirs and are dry when we get home. they are also good for keeping dogs warm and dry after a bath.  they weren't cheap but well worth it. the girls love their new jumpers as they know they are going out to get mucky  the jumpers just go straight in the wash afterwards and are air dryed by the next walk. |
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« Reply #18 on: January 14, 2007, 08:51: PM » |
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hey where u been cocker mum. missed you? nice coat.
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« Reply #19 on: January 14, 2007, 08:53: PM » |
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Hey, that would be perfect for Pops!
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« Reply #20 on: January 14, 2007, 09:22: PM » |
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http://www.annrees.co.uk/got my dogs waterproof one from here  i'll post a pic soon
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« Reply #21 on: January 15, 2007, 03:10: PM » |
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I would just like to share - give me rainy, muddy walks any day compared to what my little darling decided to roll in today! We walk in various fields and Finley found the one that had just been muck spread! Oh joy! Well he seemed to think so...........
He is black with a white chest - not so today. A lovely shade of khaki greenie brown! Yum! He was sooo proud.....with that Me? What have I done look? Hmmm.............one hose down followed by a doggy shampoo and condition in the shower..........he unfortunately doesn't smell much sweeter. Good job he's booked into groomers on Friday! Whiffy dog til then..........
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« Reply #22 on: January 15, 2007, 03:59: PM » |
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I have never used coats for my dogs as one has a natural weatherproof double coat and the other is easily dried off. They have to work in the rain anyway so it is best they are used to walking in it. If you want a state of the art model look no further than this! http://www.obtrack.com/ |
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« Reply #23 on: January 18, 2007, 12:01: AM » |
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Dogs are made to be "weather proof" How do you think they survived in the wild?
That is a small fluffy dog and they may find the weather desturbing. If it is cold and such then you can get it a coat... but I would say it is ok going as it is.
I wouldn't spend the money on a coat until you think it needs it!
Have fun walking in the rain!! LOL
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« Reply #24 on: January 18, 2007, 09:23: AM » |
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Difference is dogs in the wild didnt have central heating and then going out into the cold, to contend with. They would have been used to the cold rain snow and what not. Our dogs today are probably no where near as weather resilient. Yes some can cope, but in the case of the smaller dog, and the short coated, they probably do feel the cold
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« Reply #25 on: January 18, 2007, 09:55: AM » |
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my rottie doesnt like walking on wet grass, she keeps trying to walk on the pavement instead. She is ok at a park though.
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« Reply #26 on: January 18, 2007, 09:59: AM » |
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Kerrie doesnt like getting wet feet either!
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« Reply #27 on: January 18, 2007, 10:16: AM » |
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Roughs hate the wind and boy is it windy here today!
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« Reply #28 on: January 18, 2007, 10:23: AM » |
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Poppy isnt too impressed. I got up at 5 to take them up to the common, Kerrie wasnt too bothered, but little madam!
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« Reply #29 on: January 18, 2007, 10:26: AM » |
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oh both love the snow though, Jess tries to catch snowflakes as they fall and Bruno just charges around in it, digs in it, rolls in it!
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