Cooldown coats

DaxAriel's toy · 08-03-2004, 04:36 PM

Many short haired dark dogs get overheated very quickly in direct sunlight even if the temperature is moderate.

I bought a cool down coat at a dog show. Paid too much but would be easy to make in terri towel or chamoise. You wet them before you put them on the dog & as the water evaporates it cools down underneath. They can be rewet as needed.

Here are some pics in case any one is looking for a little project. Two buckles one round belly (high enough to avoid any little yellow splashes - you know what I mean) and one across the chest.

Ariel loves hers & they really work.

Rip's Girl · 08-03-2004, 04:48 PM

Heh, that'd be a good thing for Buster, he doesn't like the heat too much. Ripley doesn't either, but I think his hair is too long to really have it effectively cool him down.

Slave2Jinx · 08-03-2004, 04:57 PM

What a great idea! I take Jinx for loooong walks around my neighborhood, and he has very short, dark hair just like Ariel! He loves the walks but even I can feel how hot he gets, especially where I live. Where I live it gets over 100 degrees everyday! So this sounds like an excellent idea!

Very purdy doggy of yours as well!

08-03-2004, 04:36 PM	#1 (permalink)
DaxAriel's toy Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Edmonton Alberta Canada Posts: 135 Rep Power: 0	Cooldown coats Many short haired dark dogs get overheated very quickly in direct sunlight even if the temperature is moderate. I bought a cool down coat at a dog show. Paid too much but would be easy to make in terri towel or chamoise. You wet them before you put them on the dog & as the water evaporates it cools down underneath. They can be rewet as needed. Here are some pics in case any one is looking for a little project. Two buckles one round belly (high enough to avoid any little yellow splashes - you know what I mean) and one across the chest. Ariel loves hers & they really work.

08-03-2004, 04:48 PM	#2 (permalink)
Rip's Girl Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Arizona Posts: 2,580 Rep Power: 141	Heh, that'd be a good thing for Buster, he doesn't like the heat too much. Ripley doesn't either, but I think his hair is too long to really have it effectively cool him down.
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08-03-2004, 04:57 PM	#3 (permalink)
Slave2Jinx Pittbull/Rottweiler Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Central California (the Valley) Posts: 137 Rep Power: 81	What a great idea! I take Jinx for loooong walks around my neighborhood, and he has very short, dark hair just like Ariel! He loves the walks but even I can feel how hot he gets, especially where I live. Where I live it gets over 100 degrees everyday! So this sounds like an excellent idea! Very purdy doggy of yours as well!
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