ReggieK
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Post by ReggieK on Jul 25, 2013 6:28:14 GMT -5
Hi all I take my first every greyhound home this weekend (first ever dog actually!), and see forecast for Sunday is supposed to be raining  So I will need to source a waterproof coat ASAP. Where is best place to get one? Thanks K |
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Post by andywillow on Jul 25, 2013 7:17:14 GMT -5
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Post by brooke1 on Jul 26, 2013 1:13:00 GMT -5
Welcome to the forum - can't offer any advice on which coat to buy but just wanted to say that it will be one of many you will buy - greyhound coat buying becomes addictive (as does collar buying!) Brooke must have at least 10 different coats and jumpers!
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ReggieK
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Post by ReggieK on Jul 26, 2013 2:09:04 GMT -5
Thanks for link, and warning  |
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Post by clare1965 on Sept 1, 2013 6:38:59 GMT -5
I've only had my greyhound since July and am wondering what I will need in the way of winter coats? Do all dogs of this type need to wear coats in the rain and the cold. Would be really interested to hear what coats others have for which weather and any tips on particularly good coats.
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Post by sassbu on Sept 1, 2013 8:24:24 GMT -5
Greyhounds don't have that warming layer of fat that that other non-sighthounds have so they do feel the cold much more. Personally I think a lightweight raincoat is essential as their coat soon turns wet through which makes them shiver a lot. I also have a separate winter warm coat with a fleece lining and a snood for when it's really cold. My greyhound is quite good in cold temperatures, probably because we live in a cold house  so I only tend to put it on him when the temperature drops below zero. Other greyhounds feel the cold much sooner though so its a case of assessing what your grey is telling you! There are numerous suppliers of coats, I think there are people on here that make them but I can't recall who? But I'm sure someone else will come along with specific suggestions  |
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Post by sassbu on Sept 1, 2013 8:27:17 GMT -5
Forgot to say, the raincoat is useful ASSUMING you can actually get your greyhound out the door if its raining, mine turns round and tries to get back in the door  |
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Post by andywillow on Sept 1, 2013 8:56:55 GMT -5
I've only had my greyhound since July and am wondering what I will need in the way of winter coats? Do all dogs of this type need to wear coats in the rain and the cold. Would be really interested to hear what coats others have for which weather and any tips on particularly good coats.
Mine have quite a few coats, they have fleece coats for cold dry days, waterproof coats for wet days, and fleece pyjamas for cold winter nights. I can tell when its cold at night as they don't settle and start to fidget during the night, as soon as they have their pj's on they go straight to sleep! I bought 2 new waterproof winter coats yesterday off the RGT stall at Chatsworth Country Fair, it says "They Greyhound Coat Company" on the label, they are fab and have high funnel necks which turn back but look really cosy. They were only £20 each, although looking on both the RGT website and The Greyhound Coat Company website I cannot see the ones I bought! |
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Post by clare1965 on Sept 1, 2013 12:24:09 GMT -5
Sounds like I need to do some shopping In a similiar vein: I found that when Thorne was out for the day in his collar and lead the collar rubs his neck (under the chin). It is a leather bridle collar (I think) would another kind of collar be better. I have noticed some martingale collars ........ or even a harness? |
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Post by andywillow on Sept 1, 2013 12:45:35 GMT -5
Sounds like I need to do some shopping In a similiar vein: I found that when Thorne was out for the day in his collar and lead the collar rubs his neck (under the chin). It is a leather bridle collar (I think) would another kind of collar be better. I have noticed some martingale collars ........ or even a harness? Is Thorn reactive onlead? Most of mine are walked in martingale collars which are satin lined so no rubbing. Mine also wear separate satin lined house collars which are one inch wide that have their id tags on. The martingales are just put on for walks. My reactive dogs wear a harness and a martingale with a lead which has a coupler attached to both collar and harness for extra security. If he isn't reactive and doesn't do anything silly (like spinning in circles to try and escape) then a lined martingale should be fine for him. Oh and the collars are very addictive, we all have a huge selection for our hounds |
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