LisaCC Posted September 15, 2014 Share Posted September 15, 2014 (edited) It's starting to get warm again and now that Nova is fully grown I'm prepared to spend money on a good quality Life Jacket for him. He loves swimming but unfortunately is really bad at it! His butt just sinks and he can't keep himself up (lack of tail perhaps?). We used a cheap life jacket from BCF last summer but found the back strap was in a very uncomfortable spot right on his penis Does anyone have any experience with Life Jackets and male dogs? The Ezydog one looks like it's straps are in the same spot as the one we have so I'm tossing up between the Ruffwear Float Coat and if I can get it in Australia the Hurtta Life Jacket. Oh and for those with Ruffwear, does it support the back end well? Edited September 15, 2014 by LisaCC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yonjuro Posted September 15, 2014 Share Posted September 15, 2014 (edited) There was someone selling a couple of the Hurtta ones in the Marketplace here a while back I don't think they ever sold and were new or almost new. Eurodogsdesign who sell Hurtta are excellent to deal with they sometimes have their stuff on ebay and they can also send to us from a stockist in Japan so it works out cheaper. I have had excellent service from them. Katja Henriksen Euro Dog Designs 785-330-3009 www.EuroDogDesigns.com Edited September 15, 2014 by Yonjuro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tibbie_tabbie Posted September 15, 2014 Share Posted September 15, 2014 Chewbacca has the ruff wear one, it fits him great. He is longer than he is tall, so back end support was important. We went and tried a few different types on though, if possible I'd suggest doing that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lasareina Posted September 15, 2014 Share Posted September 15, 2014 (edited) we have the ezydog ones and it doesn't seem to be a problem for Hunter at all... this is possible due to the fact that his jacket is a little on the small side for him. I tried to find some photos which shows where the strap sits but didn't have a very good one sorry. It looks in the photos that it might be a problem, but this isn't the case in real life... if I'm making any sense at all :laugh: ETA we had the same issue with their bums sinking, and the jackets have really helped with that every now and then Hunter will go into froggy position and just let his back end float :laugh: Edited September 15, 2014 by Lasareina Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LisaCC Posted September 15, 2014 Author Share Posted September 15, 2014 Thanks for the suggestions so far everyone :) Unfortunately none of the pet shops near me stock any life jackets, so trying before buying isn't an option. Lasareina I'll try and find a picture of Nova in his lifejacket to try and compare the straps. I know some males can be a little more forward than others, so perhaps that's Novas issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LisaCC Posted September 15, 2014 Author Share Posted September 15, 2014 (edited) Ok I just chucked his jacket on him, much to his dismay. It's the furthest forward it can go, but that back strap is still on his penis. It's quite loose but when it comes to lifting him in the water etc it obviously tightens and becomes uncomfortable. Edited September 15, 2014 by LisaCC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lasareina Posted September 15, 2014 Share Posted September 15, 2014 aww poor boy he doesn't look happy at all! I might chuck Hunter's one on him when I get home tonight and take a better photo so you can have a look. He will probably go nuts thinking we are going to the creek, but he will get over it ! :laugh: I think the strap might be a little bit further up from the end of the jacket. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyCresties Posted September 15, 2014 Share Posted September 15, 2014 Oh poor Nova, he looks so fed up :laugh: I have the Ezydog one and don't recall the straps getting in the way of anything on him. We just got them while the dogs were getting use to the pool, they are both capable swimmers now but just hate getting wet! Here he is ably demonstrating the life jacket :laugh: Click image for video.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LisaCC Posted September 15, 2014 Author Share Posted September 15, 2014 Oh Louis, Crestie tails sure do look interesting wet! Thanks Lasareina :) I think he looks disappointed because I put it on him and then did not drive to the river! He was excited when I bought it out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tibbie_tabbie Posted September 15, 2014 Share Posted September 15, 2014 Belle has the ezydog jacket, but she is the right shape for it (rotund lol). Louis is the most graceful swimmer ever CC!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelpiecuddles Posted September 15, 2014 Share Posted September 15, 2014 (edited) Any chance you know someone who is a clever sewer who could but an extra strap on it for you? A little wider and slightly further forward. If you were able to get the same size clip you could cross the straps diagonally so it then sits slightly further foward in the middle of the belly but still has the back strap Edited September 15, 2014 by kelpiecuddles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ness Posted September 15, 2014 Share Posted September 15, 2014 Not a maie dog but really liked the fit of the ruffwear one that we bought for the old girl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salukifan Posted September 15, 2014 Share Posted September 15, 2014 I have a dog that swims like a brick also. He has the Ruffwear Float Coat and the straps are well forward of his tackle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dotdashdot Posted September 15, 2014 Share Posted September 15, 2014 I have the Ezydog one, granted for Cleo who doesn't have a penis, but where it sits doesn't seem like it would be bothersome....but maybe try one on if possible? (Can your local pet store order it in for you to try? We did that recently for a guy) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VizslaMomma Posted September 15, 2014 Share Posted September 15, 2014 (edited) Oh poor Nova, he looks so fed up :laugh: I have the Ezydog one and don't recall the straps getting in the way of anything on him. We just got them while the dogs were getting use to the pool, they are both capable swimmers now but just hate getting wet! Here he is ably demonstrating the life jacket :laugh: Click image for video.... Get out of here!!!! Fabulous video. Louie is full of style I have the Hurtta for the Horrible Herbert. He loves it. Better dressed than me. :D Edited September 15, 2014 by VizslaMomma Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LisaCC Posted September 15, 2014 Author Share Posted September 15, 2014 Thanks everyone :) Dotdashdot, I'll see if I can get it ordered in. It seems like they all do a good job and it's more of a style preference. The Ruffwears look the best to me, but I was worried because they look like they don't cover much of the back. But it sounds like they still support a sinking bum anyway! But I also like that the Hurtta has an adjustable neck! Kelpiecuddles, I'm overall not too impressed with the one he has, I'd like it to have more support underneath, but I didn't want to shell out on a good one when he was still growing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ness Posted September 15, 2014 Share Posted September 15, 2014 The ruffwear are adjustable across the front to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LisaCC Posted September 15, 2014 Author Share Posted September 15, 2014 I have a dog that swims like a brick also. He has the Ruffwear Float Coat and the straps are well forward of his tackle. Nice pun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LisaCC Posted September 15, 2014 Author Share Posted September 15, 2014 The ruffwear are adjustable across the front to. Oh I didn't realise that! Thanks Ness :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lasareina Posted September 15, 2014 Share Posted September 15, 2014 ok I hope these are helpful ... it was harder to get a decent angle than I thought lol. Mostly because all he wanted to do was give me kisses... makes the angle a bit difficult :p it turns out that it does fit quite far back depending on his position, but it seems to sit underneath and just a bit in fromt of his penis so it doesn't seem to bother him. He has quite a defined tuck as well so the strap seems to slide back a bit off the rib cage. A couple more photos below hopefully if it will work :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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