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Originally Posted by alaskayorkie  Smart! I'm jealous of your sewing abilities!
Before the Iditarod, senior homes and other retired folks raise funds by mass producing booties for the sled dogs. Can you imagine how many booties 70 16-dog teams would go through over the course of 1,000 miles?
Robin, do you use elastic to attach the velcro? That's the best thing I like about heidi and company's booties. The elastic allows you to get them just a wee bit tighter so they don't fall off. Most people just use straight velcro, which isn't stretchy. But attaching the Velcro to the elastic makes a big difference. |
What Robin DIDN'T tell you is I told her about the ones I got while I was in Anchorage and sent her my "5th" one to use as a pattern! :P I made Bella some too, but out of pleather instead since I already have the fleece....I'm trying to solve your "spring thaw" problem
I'm not convinced it's the answer, but the pleather IS better than the fleece at keeping the water out...plus they're more breathable than the Pawz (which is why they aren't 100%, but oh well, can't have it all!) I'm working on some other ideas, so we'll see what happens!
And I used the elastic too...works sooo well!!
