MadWoofter Posted June 11, 2012 Share Posted June 11, 2012 Tess is getting older and starting to feel the cold now, so I want to get her a coat to wear of an evening. I've measured from the bottom of her neck to the end of her spine - is this correct? If I'm doing it right then I need to find somewhere that sells really really big coats, as I've not managed to find one anywhere near the size I need :laugh: I guess I'm measuring wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erny Posted June 11, 2012 Share Posted June 11, 2012 Yes you're right - measure from the base of the neck to the base of the tail. Some coat sizing request that you measure chest width/depth as well, but I notice in more current times that they don't so much now - not that I've seen anyway. What is Tess's length, MadWoofter? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOCTRL Posted June 11, 2012 Share Posted June 11, 2012 (edited) If she's that big that she's out of dog size coats - have a look at foal or miniature pony rugs :) Edit cos i can't spell tonight! Edited June 11, 2012 by NOCTRL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadWoofter Posted June 11, 2012 Author Share Posted June 11, 2012 Thanks Erny - she's 71cm !!! I thought I was doing it right but then all the places I looked had only have sizes that go up to 60cm, so I started to doubt myself. Even Fleming is more than 60cm, and he's not what I would call big. I'll keep searching - either that or I'll have to dust off my non-existent sewing skills ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheena Posted June 11, 2012 Share Posted June 11, 2012 These ones currently on Clean Runs Free Shipping go up to 65cm...is that any help Clean Run Coats Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ness Posted June 11, 2012 Share Posted June 11, 2012 Weatherbeeta go up to a 70cm http://www.weatherbeeta.com.au/range/dog-coats.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erny Posted June 11, 2012 Share Posted June 11, 2012 (edited) Thanks Erny - she's 71cm !!! My boy is 71cm as well. I just bought him a 70cm Weatherbeta coat (via horseland). Fits him really well with a bit of room to spare. Edited June 11, 2012 by Erny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wuffles Posted June 11, 2012 Share Posted June 11, 2012 Mine is 70cm, I found one at the local Petbarn! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronda Posted June 11, 2012 Share Posted June 11, 2012 Try eBay pretty sure I've seen coats up to 70cm on there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chequeredblackdog Posted June 11, 2012 Share Posted June 11, 2012 The weatherbeeta coats go up to 80cm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwaY Posted June 11, 2012 Share Posted June 11, 2012 Danes are often 80/85cm meg from DOL makes them, my guys all wear them D & D Coats Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swizzlestick Posted June 11, 2012 Share Posted June 11, 2012 I've found Thermo Master by Prestige Pet to be one of the best coats around. We have 4 in this household. According to their website, they go up to 81cm Link Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadWoofter Posted June 11, 2012 Author Share Posted June 11, 2012 Thanks everyone, I like the look of the Weatherbeeter ones as I need to get both of them a raincoat too. Sway - LOVE those - and your Dane looks gorgeous in them :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swizzlestick Posted June 11, 2012 Share Posted June 11, 2012 One of the things I love about the Thermo Master is the double cross over surcingle. The coat doesn't manage to slip at all. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebanne Posted June 11, 2012 Share Posted June 11, 2012 greyhound coats come in that size and bigger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iggy mum Posted June 11, 2012 Share Posted June 11, 2012 Have a look at the products from this seller on eBay. May find something there. My link Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starkehre Posted June 11, 2012 Share Posted June 11, 2012 (edited) I have a huge Weatherbeeta here that has never been used. Several years ago, my OH's auntie bought it for her Dobermann without doing any measurements... off season. When it came time to putting it on realised it was way too big. A few months ago she handed it over to me asking me to sell it for her and I have not got around to doing anything. I wish I had just told her "No" :laugh: So, it is not recently manufactured, but it has never been worn. Too big for our dogs also. I think it is a 70cm, but might be bigger. I will dig it out... by memory it is a mauve color?? I will check the size and get back if you are interested. ------- OK, I just checked it, it is a WeatherBeeta Reflective Landa. It is 70cm, Mauve tearstop outer canvas with a navy blue cotton lining. It still is in it's original plastic zippered bag, but seems to have a small section (about an inch) on the chest velcro strap where the grey color has faded or discolored and gone a bit yellow. Seriously, if it was mine I would be happy to give it away if someone paid the postage, but as it is not mine to give, I am sorry, I can't. So I was thinking $15 sounds fair? Plus postage. Edited June 11, 2012 by dyzney Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Little Gifts Posted June 12, 2012 Share Posted June 12, 2012 I posted this info in the dogs craft thread as well but Kwik Sew pattern 3357 is a no sew dog coat that goes up to 66cm. It wouldn't be hard to make it longer to suit a larger sized dog and you should get 2 coats out of the one piece of fleece fabric. So it is a cheap and easy option for DIYers who can't sew. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iggy mum Posted June 12, 2012 Share Posted June 12, 2012 OK, I just checked it, it is a WeatherBeeta Reflective Landa. It is 70cm, Mauve tearstop outer canvas with a navy blue cotton lining. It still is in it's original plastic zippered bag, but seems to have a small section (about an inch) on the chest velcro strap where the grey color has faded or discolored and gone a bit yellow. Seriously, if it was mine I would be happy to give it away if someone paid the postage, but as it is not mine to give, I am sorry, I can't. So I was thinking $15 sounds fair? Plus postage. If MadWoofter doesn't buy it, I would love to buy it for my current foster greyhound. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadWoofter Posted June 12, 2012 Author Share Posted June 12, 2012 dyzney - that would be fantastic ! thanks a million - I have PM'd you.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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