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Cocker Specific Discussion => Puppies => Topic started by: Dimples on December 16, 2011, 11:08:28 AM
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Personally i think Robbie at 11 months is not going to get too cold when out walking as he just runs everywhere - however he does get very very wet and then feels cold afterwards.
So in your opinions - do you think an equifleece would be better - this way he could have that on as soon as i put him back in the car to stay warm.
Just looking at the site for the fleeces and they give guidelines for measuring but I also note that they suggest slim fit for cockers. Anyone got opinions on this?
Thanks :D
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Hi. I spent weeks agonising over whether to get Toby an Equafleece or an overall "raincoat". I decided on an Equafleece which he has been wearing for two weeks now. He loves it and it gives him more freedom of movement as well. Toby wears it while he's out as it keeps him warm and all the covered bits of his body are bone dry when I take it off. It's really only his ears, feet and inside back legs that get wet. I wouldn't be without it and OH has just bought him another one for Christmas - just waiting for it to arrive. If you go with an Equafleece, I don't think you'll need the slim fit - just measure from breastbone to base of tail. Toby is 22" and it fits beautifully.
PS so easy to wash and dry as well. I just put it in the airing cupboard and it's dry in an hour or so.
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I just got Pippa an equafleece. She is wearing it now because it is cold in the house (we have turned off the central heating and are experimenting with just the woodburner, but it hasn't got going fully yet this morning). She seems to really like the equafleece. We have mainly been using it after walks to dry her off, but when it was snowing on Wednesday I put it on her to go out for a walk and it kept her really dry. So far we are really pleased with it. We didn't get slim fit either and it is still snug.
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Bob has a Hurtta pro overall which he has on in the rain mud or snow
as after his morning run i do not have time to take him home and de mud him or dry him
before we both go off to work
and he has an Equifleece if we get caught in the rain, to put on him after a walk to keep him warm
I do find the equifleece creates some static which make Bob go a bit knotty
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Thanks - equifleece sounds like a thumbs up then.
Did you all get from the main website www.equafleece.co.uk
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Thanks - equifleece sounds like a thumbs up then.
Did you all get from the main website www.equafleece.co.uk
Yup, got Toby's from there. By the way, it's the four legged dog suit that he's got.
http://www.equafleece.co.uk/store/dog_suits.html
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Another equafleece fan here. Penny has the 22" normal fit and there's room for a bit of growth yet (she's only 7 months) but it's fine for her now as well. Today out in the snow all three dogs wore their tankies and there wasn't too much drying to be done when we got home. Great.
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Just went on site - £30 - :o Blimey riley :-\
Still they do look lovely and toasty though :D
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Just went on site - £30 - :o Blimey riley :-\
Yes, bit pricey but so well made and do the job, so worth every penny for me. :blink:
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Yes I have just been comparing and I agree - they are so much better quality.
Ok i'll go for it. Going for the jumper i think - ALL ORDERED 22" in red.... :luv:
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Bob has the four legged dog suit
(http://i35.tinypic.com/dw5ids.jpg)
and this is Hugo in Bob suit who i fostered 2 years ago and Bob in his Hurtta
(http://i48.tinypic.com/id8z1y.jpg)
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Odie loves his 4 legged equafleece, it's so handy when the weather is wet, he struts around the house with it :luv: He got his last year when he was 9 months old (22" standard fit) and it still fits him now at nearly 2 years old so a good investment. We also have the 4 legged hurrta overalls which will be used for the snow as Odie gets massive snowballs on his legs :lol2:
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We also have the 4 legged hurrta overalls which will be used for the snow as Odie gets massive snowballs on his legs :lol2:
I was thinking about that too....I cant imagine the snowballs yet but have been told many times. :'(
Robbie is off for a hair cut tonight and I am thinking more off than usual. :'(
Cant wait for fleece to come through now. :D
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This is Tobes in his. Still waiting for the other one, normally they are very quick but I suppose it's the Christmas rush. (Tobes needs a foot trim by the look of it :005:)
(http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m546/pollydolly2/P1040811.jpg)
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Aww Toby, you're such a handsome chap! Don't blacks look scrummy in red?
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Darcey seems to love her equafleece (standard 22") but she never looks v happy in her hurtta :huh:
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Aww Toby, you're such a handsome chap! Don't blacks look scrummy in red?
Aww thanks, but if you'd seen him at the end of the walk - his new suit covered in mud where he'd played with one of his friends :005:
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Ok thats it after lots of humming and ahhing I am going to get an equifleece.
But my question is what happens when they jump in stream with it on - does it sag etc!
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It sags a bit but the water doesn't hold. Still keeps dogs dry.
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It sags a bit but the water doesn't hold. Still keeps dogs dry.
That's amazing. Toby lies in puddles and stays dry but I've wondered what would happen if he went in deep water with it on.
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Do you think it makes them hot?
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Do you think it makes them hot?
Toby hasn't panted at all while he's been wearing it. He's been very comfortable in it. But it has been cold. The fleeces are breathable as well so I don't think they would overheat. They're quick enough to get off if you needed to cool your dog down a bit.
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Odie's equafleece isn't to wear whilst he is outdoors, it's to dry him off after walks/baths etc. As he loves nothing better than wallowing in muddy puddles, it wouldn't be wise to use it outside!
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These seem to be a similar, budget version:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0069270CE
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These seem to be a similar, budget version:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0069270CE
Freya has the small hotterdog one, same makers but not made to measure, its fab :lol:
(http://i798.photobucket.com/albums/yy266/DonkeyDanni/0042.jpg)
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Odie's equafleece isn't to wear whilst he is outdoors, it's to dry him off after walks/baths etc. As he loves nothing better than wallowing in muddy puddles, it wouldn't be wise to use it outside!
I'm thinking thats what we will do - let him get mingy and dirty outside then put him in it to keep warm (and save my cream house abit!!!).
Is he a porker or have I measured him wrong at 25".........
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I have to admit, the legs are a bit short on Odie now but he's quite tall (around 16" high) but only weighs around 11.5kg. I may splash out on a larger one next Chrimbo for him :shades:
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I have to admit, the legs are a bit short on Odie now but he's quite tall (around 16" high) but only weighs around 11.5kg. I may splash out on a larger one next Chrimbo for him :shades:
Are the legs meant to be longer then :005: looking at Freyas picture? ph34r
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I phoned Equafleece up and asked them if they could make the legs a bit longer but they said Nooooo. In all honesty, Toby could do with the front legs being 1" longer and the back legs 2" longer. That would give far more coverage. But at least 90% of him comes home clean and dry.
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Haven't read all the replies so apologies if this repeats anything. Storm has a waterproof coat for winter rain and snow walks as he hasn't got much fur and freezes when when wet. He also has an Equafleece jumper for when he gets home and yes it is the slim fit one but I guess that will depend on your cockers build, some of them seem quite square whereas Storm is lean. He also has a polo neck for between runs at training if its cold. Equafleeces are ok for short, light showers but the rain we walked in this morning we would've ended up with a wet, cold jumper on a wet cold dog! When he was a puppy I was leant a 'fake' Equafleece (can't remember the make) and it was nowhere as good as the real thing. Hope that helps and glad mine isn't the only one who wears a coat, think a few people are shocked that my Working Cocker wears a coat of any kind! :005:
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Toby is 13.2kg at nearly 1 year and from breast bone to tail top he measures 25" so have ordered a 24" one and see what he looks like in it.
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(http://i594.photobucket.com/albums/tt24/saragoldhawk/DSCF0577.jpg)
wow what service!! Ordered and received in 48 hours
Abit big but will last forever!!!
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Equafleece everytime!
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Equafleece everytime!
lol that "face" everytime!
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Got mine too - in red - will post a photo later...It is lovely - so pleased with it!! Robbie loves it - all snuggled up.
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Not sure Toby loves it but is sound asleep in bed wearing it after long wet & muddy walk :005:
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The best thing about them is putting them on them when they come home filthy and sticking them in the cage to dry. Mine goes on the furniture so you can imagine how much mess a wet, muddy spaniel would make doing the I'm wet zoomies round the living room and sofa! And somehow he can come home filthy and the collies just need a paw wipe and they're done. :huh:
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My two don't wear their equafleece sweaters outdoors - I put them on when we come home from wet walks (and believe me, that's most of them....can't keep them away from the sea or any water for that matter). I only bought them a couple of months ago and honestly can't believe I didn't think of it sooner. Jake loves to roll around on my cream rug and sofa throw when he's wet....but there's none of that now - pop the sweaters on when they get home and they both settle straightaway. Take them off a few hours later, they're warm & toasty and dry. I know they're not cheap, but personally I think they're worth the money - a lot of cheaper versions aren't polartec fleece, don't wick the moisture away from the dogs, and will likely fall apart with repeated use.
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Well worth the money. I also dont take Robbie out in his - i save it for when he gets home all wet. Pop it on and saves the mud and wet being splattered up the wall every time he shakes. Also keeps him really toasty too.
(http://i1094.photobucket.com/albums/i457/DeniseandRobbie/IMG_5986.jpg)
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On the brink of ordering an equafleece too, to use for drying after Cupar has a bath following a `muddy` walk/run Undecided whether to get four leg one or jumper. Which is best ? :-\
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On the brink of ordering an equafleece too, to use for drying after Cupar has a bath following a `muddy` walk/run Undecided whether to get four leg one or jumper. Which is best ? :-\
Just wondering the same myself. The jumper looks a little easier to put on but obviously won't cover the dog fully :D
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We have the four legged one and it's great. We use it mostly for drying off at home after walks but sometimes on walks if it is particularly cold and wet. I got 4 legs because it drys more/keeps more dry. I haven't tried a jumper so am not sure if it has any advantage in a different respect.
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I'm thinking of getting Bella an equafleece too but not sure whether waste of money as she is only 19 weeks and worried she will grow out of it quickly. I have tried to measure her, as much as you can with a wriggly pup, and make her 18'. Does that sound about right ?
Do you reckon it is worth waiting until full grown and just buy a cheap alternative now ??
Thanks
Chloe
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Decided to order 4 leg equafleece suit for Cupar as its mainly for drying him after bath or if hes really wet, so opted to get 4 legged one for this purpose. From all the reviews I'm sure I wont be disappointed.
Cupar is 1year old and I don't think I would have bought one before he was fully grown. They are quite expensive to have to replace in a few months when the puppy growns.
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Decided to order 4 leg equafleece suit for Cupar as its mainly for drying him after bath or if hes really wet, so opted to get 4 legged one for this purpose. From all the reviews I'm sure I wont be disappointed.
Cupar is 1year old and I don't think I would have bought one before he was fully grown. They are quite expensive to have to replace in a few months when the puppy growns.
I went for the 4 leg one and its easy to get on. I am only plannning to have 1 for a while as abit dear so waited till Toby pretty much full grown.