[Gina]

Anyone have any recommendations or issues with any that might help me choose one for my dog?

 

[Brock Winston]

I bought one from Avery several years ago and the zipper would not hold together.

I have since bought the Cabelas brand with no problems and a good fit.

Hope this helps,

BW

 

[Greg Seddon]

My dogs have Cabelas vest.

Early to mid fall they use 3 mm

Mid to late fall they use 5 mm with Armor flex Chest protector

 

[Patrick Johndrow]

Cabelas brand...wont hunt a dog without one once ice is forming.

 

[MR HAYS]

Vest

Like the ones with the velcro strip rahter than zipper. The velcro goes on better and is easier to adjust to the dog.

 

[Dogtrainer4God]

We have always used Cabelas Velcro dog vests, and they have worked very well for us.

 

[lablover]

What Greg said!

 

[Rick Hall]

My Brittany has been wearing the same Avery 3mm and Cabela's 5mm vests for something like eight seasons, and they're both still in good shape.

 

[Beverly Burns]

Hey, Get a well bred field trial Golden and forget the vests!

 

[Dale]

Gina, go to either Sportsmans Wharehouse or Cabela's, take the dogs and try them on. Both are more than happy to accomidate you with the dogs. Maggie has had issues with the openings for her front legs to the point she can't wear the vest.

 

[Gina]

Thanks! Wasn't sure if Cabela's would let us try them on or not.

 

[Chase & Bax]

Hey, Get a well bred field trial Golden and forget the vests!

what she said. haha

 

[sawpgh]

I have a cabelas for one dog and a Hodgman's brand for the other dog. The cabeals fits SLIGHTLY better, but the Hodgman's is a much better vest, particularly the chest protector. I have not seen another brand with as durable and solid a chest plate as the hodgman's, but it is not stiff and does not impede the dogs movement. The vest also has floats for added bouyancy. I got mine at a local shop, but have seen them at Sportman's wharehouse. While the Cabelas is a fine choice, I highly recommend the Hodgeman's.

 

[Howard N]

I'm like sawgph in that I have a Hodgeman's and Cabelas vests. The Hodgeman's is better built with the armor on the bottom. I took out he floats on the sides but if you want them they're there. But the damn thing fits my dogs neck to loosly. The body fits fine. It's like a scoop in front. I figure it's funneling cold water back into the dog's body. The Cabela's vests don't have the armor plating the Hodgeman's does but it fits better and I believe the dogs are warmer in it 'cause it does. That's why I have vests is to keep the dog warm in cold water. I use the Cabelas and the Hodgeman's collects dust.

 

[Bubba]

Hey, Get a well bred field trial Golden and forget the vests!

Unfortunately, they are both busy for the balance of the hunting season.

Just trying to help out in the worst way regards

Bubba

 

[prophet]

This is the Cabelas with velcro a friend had a zipper & was a pain in the you know


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[yelm labs]

Vests

I have a custom made to measure vest from Benik CO. 1-800-442-8910. You can get 3 or 5 mil thickness and select the color ( I have black). They will send you a form to show you how to measure the dog, then they custom make it. They last for years - although barb wire is hard on them, and even fit several diffrent dogs. They fit better than the non-custom made ones.

 

[LH]

how do You use these vests? what are their purpose?

 

[TxFig]

how do You use these vests? what are their purpose?

I have one for my dog and use it in one of two ways:

1) concealment - usually when goose hunting. The camo breaks up the dog's outline

2) protection from briars/stickers if hunting in nasty cover.


Note that I only use if if the weather is fairly cool (under 50 degrees), as the dog can get pretty hot inside it.

Personally, I never use it for warmth or extra floatation...

 

[LH]

can the vest get stuck in stuff in the water?