First Time Puppy Owner

Nice work!!!! I have some left ove material so I might give it a go..

Awesome - can't wait to see the result!!!

Sounds good in theory but I dont think that they are dane friendly... hehe, Bells legs are over 60 cm in length and there is no way that they will bend like that. She has a hard enough time walking without falling over cause she is so awkward

Cant wait to see photos of your man in them... He will look so spunky ;)

Poor Bella with her long legs I wonder if you could cut the jammies in half but put buttons or a zipper on the each half so you could join them???

hehehe I asked the same thing here is what Amstaffs4me wrote - Pj's are fairly easy to put on I pull them over the dogs head, place on front leg in at a time,

pull Pj's down ( to cover dogs back) and place one back leg in at a time. Done!

Gilypoo - check you this thread - I love the Chi in the camo jammies! :laugh: http://www.dolforums.com.au/index.php?show...90&start=90

Thank you for not being offended!

Edit would be helpful if I actually posted the link!

Sounds like Fun - I can bring one of my boys for sure! Will pm you!

Edit - Lughie is a Golden Retriever

Nice job Gilypoo! And isn't Bella a sweetie

Bear with me, I may still get you to create a coat for Benson but I had another idea yesterday when I went into the commercial market place an saw doggie pjs and I spoke to Amstaffs4me and she said she could make jammies out of a thinner material rather than polar fleece. I reckon I might have a better chance of keep them on him than a coat - I will give it a crack but if not I will come searching for you Gilypoo!

16Paws thanks for posting that, would love to hear your report on it!

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Hey Gilypoo - How did you go with the jacket for you girl???

Sorry ive been struck down with a Chest Infection and havent done much but sleep.. I will endeavor to complete it tonight.... Sorry I didnt update you earlier.

Oh my goodness you don't need to apologies - rest up and get better you poor thing! ;)

Thanks heaps... If I cant sew it tonight I will just pin it together so you get the general idea. You will def have a pic tomorrow to look at.

Absolutely no pressure k!

Hey Gilypoo - How did you go with the jacket for you girl???

Sorry ive been struck down with a Chest Infection and havent done much but sleep.. I will endeavor to complete it tonight.... Sorry I didnt update you earlier.

Oh my goodness you don't need to apologies - rest up and get better you poor thing! ;)

Hey Gilypoo - How did you go with the jacket for you girl???

So what did they say about the beds??? ;)

Why the eyerolling? Do you think it might be a reminder to vaccinate - marketing?

Absolutely - they have sent two emails in the last couple of months that is fueling fear IMHO re the AVA recommendations.

Additionally they didn't say where in Brisbane - yet they have numerous locations

Yep I got the txt too from GreenCross Vets

ZA - have you got a pic of Zayda wearing one???

But perhaps this one might be the best option http://www.chillydogs.ca/productRainSlickerAllBreed.html

That looks perfect but I don't think you are going to be able to use any coat in summer.

You're probably right - perhaps I will just go with the bonds singlets idea and see if I can find someone to modify it so I can hock around his bottom/tail so it actually stays on.

It's not all that heavy - I would say its about the same as his polar fleece weatherbeeta, possibly a little bit thicker.

Yeah that would be way too hot for Brissy *sigh*

All this talk is making me wonder if I should get raincoats for my girls...Ive never lived in a place that rains so much!!

It hasn't rained like this in the last 15 years that I can remember - so don't worry too much!

http://www.caribuhorsewear.com.au/images/D...-Dog-Coat-7.jpg

This is kind of what I had in mind?!?!

Then you may as well just look at getting a Weatherbeeter coat ;) (cheap )

I agree it would be easier, but I want it think so he could wear it in summer too and plus he has heat issues as it is.

That is cool Stormie - they really look great - but I am thinking that will be too warm. But perhaps this one might be the best option http://www.chillydogs.ca/productRainSlickerAllBreed.html

OMG! Who did that to his tail? :D

He NEEDS a jacket!

OK, thinking cap on for fabrics .... I'm thinking lined on the inside with a natural cotton fabric and the ouside ......

I told him it's the latest trend and all the cool hounds around town are sport this look! ;)

No seriously he had bad mats and I couldn't bear to get him shaved as I believe it hurt him the time before so I got OBG to help me find a breeder/show person who kindly git rid of all the problems for us! ;)

I was kind of thinking maybe something along the lines of tent material/canvas - what do you all think?

He is going to get the shock of his life when he meets the other pooches at the park! even Lexi has better feathers than he does LMAO

:eek: Tail feather envy!!! :o

http://www.caribuhorsewear.com.au/images/D...-Dog-Coat-7.jpg

This is kind of what I had in mind?!?!

Bugger me - all this stitch and fabric talk is like double dutch to me ;) I will have to come back and re read everything.

Showdog thanks for posting the pics and link - I some how don't think Benson would be co-operate with such a garment

Oh yeah the MC Hammer Pants stuff!!! Grrrr! .... *shivers from the memories*

Do you think a material like that could be sew into a jacket and you would recommend a line cotten lining or the singlets???

It is quite easy to work with... You will need to put something heavier on the outside to give it a bit of substance... You wouldnt need a singlet underneath it if you are only putting oil on his back and rump. Ill try finish bells coat tonight or take a photo of where im up to so you can see what design I use... It may be completly the opposite to what your thinking.

It basically is a rug that lays on their back with a proper collar that they put their head through and a strap underneath that holds it in place. ;) Confusing I know

Not at all that's kind of what I was thinking too! Looking forward to seeing it!

Oh yeah the MC Hammer Pants stuff!!! Grrrr! .... *shivers from the memories*

Do you think a material like that could be sew into a jacket and you would recommend a line cotten lining or the singlets???

I recommend an absorbent type cotton to absorb only the excess oil. That way, the oil is still against his coat and he can absord more from the cotton as required (does that make sense )

If you use something that isn't absorbent, you will end up with a greasy kind of coat when it does come off him and I guarantee you will end up with oil on the floor if not the furniture.

Have you got lots of old throw covers to put on the furniture? I use cotton quilts because they are comfy for humans but easily washed regularly.

I guess you also need to keep in mind the humidity in Brissie, otherwise I'd suggest wrapping him in Gladwrap!

That reminds me of Bad Boy Bubby ;)

BF and GR - Ok I now get that it will need some absorbency and I do like the idea of the mens singlets BF under a jacket. Perhaps I should get a jersey like your boy has on with the singlets underneath?!?!

Stormie - are you creating one cause of his pollen problems or are you also putting alpha keri oil on him???