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Life jackets for bulldogs

Anyone have a suggestion where I can purchase a life jacket for my bulldog? We have a lake place with a dock... and I want to keep her safe this summer!
Thanks- Mary B. in St. Paul

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I've always been partial to Ruffwear since the beginning. =)

happy.gif We'll see what fits Gretl when the time comes, but they fit the bullie figure best, and are very comfy. Other brands just don't look as comfortable.

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Ajax has the Ruff Wear Float Coat...

We are really happy with it. I believe he has a size large, but I'm not 100% sure. Here is a picture:

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We have a ruffwear large and extra large--love them! Look

on ebay. They are a little cheaper that way if you order online.

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I've heard that ruffwear is a good brand

I've never used a life jacket but I've heard good things about ruffwear.

http://www.ruffwear.com/

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Life jackets

Our PollyAnna wears one when we get her in the pool. It is a "Outward Hound Brand" and we purchased it at PetSmart.

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we have salus dog vests.. they are awesome

but we dont have a boat anymore... maybe one day

http://www.salusmarine.com/product/skippy.html

hazelle is 50-55lbs and has a med
winsotn is 65lbs and has a large.



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try this for head support :-)

http://vimeo.com/1287733

.. Alvin is not so much concerned about water in the mouth LOL

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I remember seeing

it but it will not stop water from splashing in their face. My dogs have no trouble keeping their head out of the water if they are swiming....they look like turtles with their noses stuck up.

The thing with a lifejacket is it is mainly to keep them safe out of the water. So that extra piece while it might be helpful while they are swimming will be completely in the way while they are romping in a boat or on the beach somewhere.

Mine rarely have their life jackets on while they are in our boat becasue they just get too hot. The jackets are pretty restrictive for them to move. The sides on our boat are high enough they can't get over.

Just depends on what you plan on using the life jacket for. If you have a pool and you want them to be safe incase they fall in then I wouldn't want that extra piece under their chin. If it is for mainly swimming then you might want it.


TamsenNJosie Louise's picture

crap my typing sucks

that should be "mouth" and "no."

TamsenNJosie Louise's picture

Someone had a vest that provided head support

and ket their moth above water. I remember thinking that would be great, so gulping water. Does anyone recall that style life jacket for their bully? Thanks J & T

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Thanks for the response

I am looking forward to summer but am somewaht concerned that Josie Louise may not like the boating as much as her mom!! I am glad to hear the reviews of PFDs. Thanks J &T

We do .. they love the boat

We also use Ruffwear life jackets.

Hey, Deb?

Can you post that pic of Norbert? I love the one of him looking all "salt of the sea".

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was my fav. Can you crop out f-t and post it happy.gif Grovie was quite the first mate.








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well I used my kids life jackets that zipped up (like up to 60 lbs) but still stayed in water with her and keeped head above the water. I think the pet ones actually are built a tad different but this did the same trick. If I bought one specially for dogs I dont think I would just let her go so why have the added expense? If you dont have one for kids laying around, then price some. Fosters and smith may have some??? She was quit funny swimming cuz she would only move her front legs. only would move her back ones if I reminded her...it was funny! Good Luck!

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Awww great pics,

did you ever have to worry about him being sea sick? was he hesitant or happy to go? Thanks Julia, Grover will always be in my thoughts when I take out my boat. He is quite the "captain." Tamsen

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Grover used to sail. =) (pics)

happy.gif He was a great boat dog.

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TamsenNJosie Louise's picture

Who takes their bullies out on a boat?

This will be Josies first summer out on my boat. How does everyone's bully react to boating? Thanks for the info. J & T

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