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Cocker Specific Discussion => General Cocker Spaniel Discussion => Topic started by: Leo0106 on October 29, 2017, 05:00:52 PM
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Hi, may sound really silly but does anyone buy their dogs winter costs or jackets for cold weather?
I'm probably being really overprotective but have started wrapping myself up warmly for walks as the temp is dropping and feel guilty when Leo dosnt have one.. he dosnt look cold but just wanted to know what everyone else does !
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Dylan has a waterproof jacket for wet weather, but not for cold weather, he has a lovely fur coat already :lol2:, and is always running around off lead on his walks, so I personally don't think he needs one for the cold, and we are up in NE Scotland. But I don't like him to get wet as sitting around in wet fur can't be good, and he takes soooooo long to dry. I did get an equafleece, but it just seems to keep,the wet in :huh:
But it's a personal choice, this is just my opinion :shades:
Lesley and Dylan
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Daisy has a 'raincoat' for wet days, it is not lined, it just limits the mess when we get home :005: Amazing how much mud and water a cocker can trail in :lol2:
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Thanks both, yes I think I am more concerned about the wet than the cold. He's a working cocker so has relatively easy dry coat but still seems to struggle to settle after a walk if he is wet so may get him a raincoat just to keep him dry!
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I let Henry run around ‘au natural’ when we’re out, then pop his Equafleece on when we get home if he’s particularly wet. Ditto after his bath in the winter as he will shiver violently if I don't, even after a thorough towelling off. He’s fine as long as he’s moving, even in very cold weather, but he does have really heavy double-layered fur.
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I let Henry run around ‘au natural’ when we’re out, then pop his Equafleece on when we get home if he’s particularly wet. Ditto after his bath in the winter as he will shiver violently if I don't, even after a thorough towelling off. He’s fine as long as he’s moving, even in very cold weather, but he does have really heavy double-layered fur.
I pop equifleece on between drives if its a particularly cold wet windy day.
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https://www.freckles-designs.com/collections/dog-coats
Also have one of these, great for after a bath, and ideal for caravan trips. Keeps her nice and toasty after a wet walk and helps to dry as well.
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Thanks all. I will look into the equifleece. I was looking at a drying coat the other day too... Think I will defiantly get one for drives back from walks as sometimes he goes mad on the back seat if he's wet or cold.. As if he's really unsettled. Never see any shivering but assume it means he's uncomfortable
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If you're handy with a sewing machine, or know someone who is, you can make your own doggy raincoat by cutting up one of your old ones. The pattern is fairly simple (there are loads posted online) and all you need is something like velcro or poppers for closures.
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My two have Equifleece polo neck jumpers, but they don't wear them when we're out on walks because even the 13 year old is still active enough that he keeps himself warm when we're walking.
They wear them:
As drying coats after rainy walks, with a towel dry first to get the worst of the water off them.
In the car on the way home from walks in cold weather and if the car journey is more than a few minutes. The back of a car is never as warm as the front and just because I'm thawing out nicely with the help of the heating it doesn't mean it's reaching the dogs!
If we stop for coffee or a pub lunch after or during a walk on a cold day. I don't like the idea of them having been warm and active and then getting cold when we stop for a break.
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Thanks all. I will look into the equifleece. I was looking at a drying coat the other day too... Think I will defiantly get one for drives back from walks as sometimes he goes mad on the back seat if he's wet or cold.. As if he's really unsettled. Never see any shivering but assume it means he's uncomfortable
A lady makes very nice ones and gives a donation to spaniel aid. look up Drying coats for spaniels on facebook. Bear in mind though she has closed her order book until after christmas as her coats are ultra popular causing a back log of orders
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We got really nice coats from a little shop in the Brighton Lanes last year. They are made of fleece lined parachute material, so it is strong and water-resistant and the fleece keeps them warm. I wouldn't use them on a long walk, in just cold weather, though as the dogs would overheat. Good for short walks, when they don't have time to heat up, when it is wet. Also have reflective piping for dark Autumn/Winter nights. We used to also use unlined hi-vis raincoats for the dogs as black dogs need all the help they can get on dark nights. These are now so shabby that we stopped using them.
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Bea has her Equafleece on after a cold walk or when sopping wet, I've also put in on her if it's heavy snow as it stops the dreaded Clumps from forming.
A healthy dog that's running about shouldn't need a coat but it depends on your dog.
Sharon.
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Try the Ruff and Tumble coats (I call them dressing gowns) for popping on a wet spaniel. Excellent if they've been in the water and there's a car journey to get home.
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Thankyou all for your fantastic suggestions and advice.
I've looked around and plan on buying one this weekend... havnt decided which yet but have defiantly decided he would benefit from one after walks. He LOVES swimming... I'm not sure if I'm stupid for letting him when it gets colder but atleast if I buy a coat he will get nice and toasty in the car :)
Thanks all again
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Teal would over heat in any sort of coat even on the coldest days she is still panting when we get in so I just give her a good dry with towels in the back of the car after checking and removing normal debris and seeds.
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Orin has equefleece and s weatherbeeta waterproof lined one to keep him
Warm and dry
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I recently bought Jett an Equafleece. Its not the cheapest but fits him well and looks well made.
Haven't really had any use of it yet. But i'm sure it will keep him warm in the cold months
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I recently bought Jett an Equafleece. Its not the cheapest but fits him well and looks well made.
Haven't really had any use of it yet. But i'm sure it will keep him warm in the cold months
I have equifleece for eze, I put it on her for the journey home sometimes even between drives.
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I recently bought Jett an Equafleece. Its not the cheapest but fits him well and looks well made.
Haven't really had any use of it yet. But i'm sure it will keep him warm in the cold months
I have equifleece for eze, I put it on her for the journey home sometimes even between drives.
Thanks - I think I read a post on here that recommended them. I'm sure Jett will get a lot of use out of it (very soon)
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My two have Equifleece polo neck jumpers, but they don't wear them when we're out on walks because even the 13 year old is still active enough that he keeps himself warm when we're walking.
They wear them:
As drying coats after rainy walks, with a towel dry first to get the worst of the water off them.
In the car on the way home from walks in cold weather and if the car journey is more than a few minutes. The back of a car is never as warm as the front and just because I'm thawing out nicely with the help of the heating it doesn't mean it's reaching the dogs!
If we stop for coffee or a pub lunch after or during a walk on a cold day. I don't like the idea of them having been warm and active and then getting cold when we stop for a break.
I have them for the same plus when Roobs could no longer go offlead she wore hers then too but Lady is 13 and still active so she only wears hers after a walk if need be but never during a walk if she's offlead
Mine will sometimes wear hi viz vests/jackets but they are purely for low light or dark conditions as the material isn't good for warmth or keeping dry
I am thinking of buying a snugglebug coat for my next lot of coats though https://www.snugglebugdogclothing.co.uk (https://www.snugglebugdogclothing.co.uk)
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Do equafleeces act similarly to drying coats? Since the temps have dropped I'm noticing that I was being neurotic and he definitely isn't cold on or after walks but if he is wet he hates it, if he's wet in the car he goes completely mad on the drive home and the same if we get home and he's wet.
Looked at some drying coats that a lady sells and donates money to spaniel aid UK but I believe her stock until after Christmas is now empty.
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Do equafleeces act similarly to drying coats? Since the temps have dropped I'm noticing that I was being neurotic and he definitely isn't cold on or after walks but if he is wet he hates it, if he's wet in the car he goes completely mad on the drive home and the same if we get home and he's wet.
Looked at some drying coats that a lady sells and donates money to spaniel aid UK but I believe her stock until after Christmas is now empty.
Dogs generally do not need coats - what with having a fur coat and all :shades: :005:
Coco has an Equafleece which I put on her if she is wet after a walk and sitting about. They are great and wick the moisture away from the coat so stop them getting too cold ;) The only other time is if there is deep snow, she has a snowsuit with legs to stop her legs getting clogged up with ice balls which she hates >:D
Otherwise, she is fine "au naturel" :D
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Equafleeces are wonderful.
Last year I was looking for something to keep Darwin dry and a little warm as he's not as mobile as he was since his spinal op
I needed something that would work over a harness but very easy to put on. The jumpers just won't work for him. The lovely lady at Equafleece recommended the polo neck coat and even especially cut one out in the colour I wanted as she had non ready made. Also she said if I marked where I needed the hole for the harness and returned it to her, she would make a proper harness hole. In the end I just cut a hole for the harness, it not frayed even after a year of use
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Thanks all. Think I will go shopping on the equifleece site!
The only thing I think i need to sort is the fact that Leo has a handle harness so a fleece would need to go under this, would take the harness off but I use it to keep him secure on the back seat of the car!! ......
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Now it's cold I adjust Bea's car harness say it can go over the Equafleece, when the temperature changes again I will then adjust it back.