Looking for a vest for my boykin spaniel. Something to protect him keep him warm and with some flotation. Im new to dogs and waterfowl and was wondering if anyone had any good recommendations?


Thanks-LC

I've had several dog vests over the years. Don't remember brands, but with whatever you get fit is important. You'll want to watch to make sure the vest isn't rubbing the dog raw-this usually happens around the legs. You may need to trim it to fit better.

Keep a eye on the front leg holes after you find a vest that fits well I'd suggest cutting the leg holes out a bit larger than what you think , it may sound funny but I tried to cut those holes on a angle so there's no sharp edges to rub or cut the dog around the thin hair a bottle of blood stop from your local vet maybe a good idea just in case.

Like the others stated rubbing can be a problem. The neoprene vest I had rubbed the dog bad. I ended up with a vest made of the same material as a pfd; nylon outer with foam flotation. It had a couple adjustable straps, just like a pfd and very importantly a handle on the back so I could lift the dog out of the water if needed. Definitely helped with warmth and the flotation on long swims was a big deal.

Drasselt-Any idea where you found that vest?

Thanks!

Moosetrot

Not sure, it's been a while now. Maybe Sportsmans warehouse. Pretty sure I found it local in Anchorage.

Or maybe it was cabela's. The one below is fancier than the one I had and it didn't have all that black ginger bread on it.

https://www.thetcshop.com/products/...rce=google&utm_medium=smart_campaign

https://www.cabelas.com/shop/en/cab...clQTV5OZaOARhMCiJilP9Qd-MaRoCrRkQAvD_BwE

I'd suggest zip tieing a trap tag with your contact information on it onto the zipper just in case as well as writing it on the vest if it's camo with a Sharpe you never know what can happen while out hunting ha ha
Allan

I bought a Momarsh versa vest for my lab, they're supposed to be the best and although it hurt to part with 160 bucks ($99 usd) I figured its worth it to keep charlie safe as she's 8 years old and we hunt hard. Well.... she hates it! Won't even get in the boat until i take it off. She made 40 retrieves last Saturday in rough water with ice on everything without the vest just fine so I guess its just not necessary. I'm not sure maybe a spaniel would benefit more from it then a lab.

thanks for some insight all. yeah i am not sure about not have a vest but i no he gets cold fairly easily. i keep him inside with me so he's not the toughest of dogs. and he is spaniel so im a little worried about cold long retrieves. i am no hardcore duck hunter so i im just trying to get a picture of what i should need for him. great info thanks again.

I got mine an Avery vest. Neoprene with removable floatation on the sides. He doesn't hate it and it definitely helps to keep his core warm on raunchy days

I really like the Rig Em Right dog vest, has floatation and a handle on top that comes in handy when helping pup in and out of the truck and boat.

Make sure the vest fits tight in the chest to the neck area. Had a dog with a lose collar and it got caught on the ice. I was not sure if she would get back on top. The chest part kept catching on the ice.