StormTrooper Posted July 30, 2011 Share Posted July 30, 2011 Our two newfies need a big drinking bucket as they destroy the plastic buckets we give them. Can anyone recommend a type of drinking bucket appropriate for a large breed such as a newfoundland. I haven't been able to find anything appropriate at the pet shop. Thanks in advance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crisovar Posted July 30, 2011 Share Posted July 30, 2011 Buckets These may work. Our two newfies need a big drinking bucket as they destroy the plastic buckets we give them. Can anyone recommend a type of drinking bucket appropriate for a large breed such as a newfoundland. I haven't been able to find anything appropriate at the pet shop. Thanks in advance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwaY Posted July 30, 2011 Share Posted July 30, 2011 Kmart and ikea have metal tubs used for ice and drinks etc. Last time I saw them they were $25 They look a little like this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edenblue Posted July 30, 2011 Share Posted July 30, 2011 Half Kegs make the best water bowels! Cheap as and cant be chewed, knocked over or carried around, and are deep enough to keep the water at a cool temp! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tilly Posted July 30, 2011 Share Posted July 30, 2011 I brought a concrete barrel look planter (which holds about 25 to 30 litres) from a local garden store ... it came with the hole already plugged otherwise I you can just plug it. The dogs were destroyed all other water bowls and this works brilliantly ... and it keeps the water cooler in summer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swizzlestick Posted July 30, 2011 Share Posted July 30, 2011 My guys each have a 26L stainless steel cooking pot from Big W. The won't drink out of anything galvanised. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D & D Posted July 30, 2011 Share Posted July 30, 2011 I brought a concrete barrel look planter (which holds about 25 to 30 litres) from a local garden store ... it came with the hole already plugged otherwise I you can just plug it. The dogs were destroyed all other water bowls and this works brilliantly ... and it keeps the water cooler in summer. I've got something similar. It's supposed to be a garden water feature bowl :D Works great Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StormTrooper Posted July 30, 2011 Author Share Posted July 30, 2011 Wow- what great ideas. Thank you so much everyone I really appreciate it - you have given us some great ideas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Echo Posted July 30, 2011 Share Posted July 30, 2011 Kmart and ikea have metal tubs used for ice and drinks etc. Last time I saw them they were $25 They look a little like this We have these for our dogs, they are great. Bunnings has them for $13. And if you've got dogs that like to tip their water over, you can use the handles as tie points to secure them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diesel's Mate Posted August 1, 2011 Share Posted August 1, 2011 (edited) We have these for our dogs, they are great. Bunnings has them for $13. And if you've got dogs that like to tip their water over, you can use the handles as tie points to secure them. GREAT idea to tie it down..... (I will steal that one thanks ;) ) :thumbsup: Edited August 1, 2011 by Diesel's Mate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss B Posted August 1, 2011 Share Posted August 1, 2011 Buckets These may work. I've got these, they're fantastic. My Sibes like to tip their water over so I hang the buckets on the fence. The ones I bought hold 3.8L each which is plenty for my guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scarlet Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 In summer I always have a children's plastic clam shell with water in it. Mine don't tip buckets over but it is good to know they always have water. I once had a lab who was difficult to keep water available for. I ended up burying a bucket into the ground under the tap. That fixed him but you couldnt use it if you had puppies who could drown in a bucket. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tilly Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 I used concrete laundry tubs (he smashed up one but gave up on the second one) ... until my youngest grew out of the "must destroy water container" stage ... now he just renovates the yard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poodlefan Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 Head for a rural supply store or bunnings and look for large inert containers. Avoid plastic if you can. I prefer ceramic or stainless steel so that the water doesn't end up leaching contaminants from the container. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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