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ColesMommy01 · 10-15-2013, 09:40 AM

OLD TTHREAD OOPS!!!! Right on time for coat weather!

1) A hood is a must! We get more rain here than I thought possible plus it gets a bit windy.

2) I prefer the jacket to have a D ring so I dont have to put on a harness underneath. I don't want my pup to feel too constricted

3) No sleeves. He doesn't like them because of the constriction I think.

4) I am a fan of zippers. I feel they're more secure and there's no way he would be able to get out of one(zipper along back is preferred).

5) Full coverage please

* if you plan on doing these in time for November/December please let me know. I haven't bought Rasta a coat yet but he will need one when the weather gets cold and we go on our daily walks.

AllDogBoots · 10-15-2013, 09:47 AM

Oh dear I probably shouldn't have bumped this thread

I just wanted to thank everyone for their input.

All is done. The jackets are made and hopefully will be up on the website today!

alaskayorkie · 10-15-2013, 10:15 AM

Oops! Didn't see it was an old thread.

Good questions.

1. Do you prefer a hood? Not practical for the reason you cite.

2. Must it have a D-Ring attachment on the jacket itself? No. My harnesses go over the coats. A d ring isn't as secure. A hole in coat works but can be a hassle finding the harness underneith.

3. Do you like sleeves? No. Restricts movement, which is what you really need for warmth.

4. Velcro or zipper closure? Velcro.

5. If attached around dog's belly do you prefer full coverage or one strap under the belly? Strap but as wide as comfortably possible. 4-5 inches.

Thanks again.[/QUOTE]

AllDogBoots · 10-15-2013, 12:58 PM

Here are the jackets! I hope you like what you see (some of you I can tell won't). It's impossible to please everybody

http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/yor...boots-com.html

ilovejoel · 10-15-2013, 01:16 PM

I like the look of hoods but not to use them. On some of joel things I permanently sew the hoods back so they aren't in the way, but they do look cool

Deb1 · 10-15-2013, 02:35 PM

1. I like hoods for style.

2.Prefer the slit instead of attached to the coat.

3. I do like like sleeves, but not ones restricting their movement.

4. I like velcro or slip over.

5. I prefer a covered belly, as my yorkies are on the smaller side and they need the extra warmth.

6. I think light weight, but warm is the best for my yorkies.

buffy512 · 10-15-2013, 06:39 PM

1. No. I prefer without. It doesnt mean that just bc it had a hood that I wouldnt buy it. So I guess its not that imoortant. I just prefer without unless it were to be a rain coat. Then obviously I would want it for the added protection.

2. No. D ring attatchment isnt a must. Although if it does have one already attatched. I think about how easily it may come off. As far as quality. So thats a concern if its very thin with little support. Im also a big quality and comfort person.

3. Doesnt make a difference.

4. Zipper. Velcro catches hair too easily.

5. Either way. Although if its a coat. Full coverage may be more efficent in keeping pup warmer.

10-15-2013, 09:40 AM	#31
ColesMommy01 YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: where there's no good sushi Posts: 1,423 Blog Entries: 1	OLD TTHREAD OOPS!!!! Right on time for coat weather! 1) A hood is a must! We get more rain here than I thought possible plus it gets a bit windy. 2) I prefer the jacket to have a D ring so I dont have to put on a harness underneath. I don't want my pup to feel too constricted 3) No sleeves. He doesn't like them because of the constriction I think. 4) I am a fan of zippers. I feel they're more secure and there's no way he would be able to get out of one(zipper along back is preferred). 5) Full coverage please * if you plan on doing these in time for November/December please let me know. I haven't bought Rasta a coat yet but he will need one when the weather gets cold and we go on our daily walks. Last edited by ColesMommy01; 10-15-2013 at 09:42 AM. Reason: old thread

10-15-2013, 09:47 AM	#32
AllDogBoots Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Delray Beach, FL Posts: 7,984	Oh dear I probably shouldn't have bumped this thread I just wanted to thank everyone for their input. All is done. The jackets are made and hopefully will be up on the website today! __________________ I'm Karen - Devoted Mama to the Drama Boyz - Cooper & Max www.alldogboots.com

10-15-2013, 10:15 AM	#33
alaskayorkie Banning Thread Dictator Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Anchorage Posts: 30,843 Blog Entries: 57	Oops! Didn't see it was an old thread. Good questions. 1. Do you prefer a hood? Not practical for the reason you cite. 2. Must it have a D-Ring attachment on the jacket itself? No. My harnesses go over the coats. A d ring isn't as secure. A hole in coat works but can be a hassle finding the harness underneith. 3. Do you like sleeves? No. Restricts movement, which is what you really need for warmth. 4. Velcro or zipper closure? Velcro. 5. If attached around dog's belly do you prefer full coverage or one strap under the belly? Strap but as wide as comfortably possible. 4-5 inches. Thanks again.[/QUOTE] __________________ Mike ~ Doting Dad to Jillie, Harper, Molly, Cooper, Eddie (RIP), Lucy (RIP), Rusty (RIP) and Jack (RIP). Check us out on YouTube

10-15-2013, 12:58 PM	#34
AllDogBoots Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Delray Beach, FL Posts: 7,984	Here are the jackets! I hope you like what you see (some of you I can tell won't). It's impossible to please everybody http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/yor...boots-com.html __________________ I'm Karen - Devoted Mama to the Drama Boyz - Cooper & Max www.alldogboots.com

10-15-2013, 01:16 PM	#35
ilovejoel Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Alaska Posts: 3,299	I like the look of hoods but not to use them. On some of joel things I permanently sew the hoods back so they aren't in the way, but they do look cool __________________ ℜachael JoelRoxy iLoveJoely.com

10-15-2013, 02:35 PM	#36
Deb1 YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Iowa Posts: 2,983 Blog Entries: 3	1. I like hoods for style. 2.Prefer the slit instead of attached to the coat. 3. I do like like sleeves, but not ones restricting their movement. 4. I like velcro or slip over. 5. I prefer a covered belly, as my yorkies are on the smaller side and they need the extra warmth. 6. I think light weight, but warm is the best for my yorkies. __________________ Proud Mommy to Max, Teeka, Tatiana and forever in my heart Tameka! My sunshine doesn't come from the skies, it comes from my puppies eyes!

10-15-2013, 06:39 PM	#37
buffy512 YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Central Texas Posts: 527	1. No. I prefer without. It doesnt mean that just bc it had a hood that I wouldnt buy it. So I guess its not that imoortant. I just prefer without unless it were to be a rain coat. Then obviously I would want it for the added protection. 2. No. D ring attatchment isnt a must. Although if it does have one already attatched. I think about how easily it may come off. As far as quality. So thats a concern if its very thin with little support. Im also a big quality and comfort person. 3. Doesnt make a difference. 4. Zipper. Velcro catches hair too easily. 5. Either way. Although if its a coat. Full coverage may be more efficent in keeping pup warmer. __________________ Mickey && Minnie