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SamiNFurbabies · 11-24-2008, 11:04 AM

I'm not sure I understand? do you mean that the fabric of the snowsuit would get wet? We'll figure this out! By next winter we'll be all set lol
I hate it when my babies go in the snow---they do not like it at all...and then their hair gets all matted

and clumps of snow is all in it.

mkawczak · 11-24-2008, 11:09 AM

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alaskayorkie · 11-24-2008, 11:27 AM

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Originally Posted by SamiNFurbabies

I'm not sure I understand? do you mean that the fabric of the snowsuit would get wet? We'll figure this out! By next winter we'll be all set lol
I hate it when my babies go in the snow---they do not like it at all...and then their hair gets all matted

and clumps of snow is all in it.

No, I'm just worried about booties getting wet. That's what's in contact with the snow and occasional slush. I just know my littlest one is miserable when his fleece booties get wet. The fabric of the coat could be fleece or whatever you like.

I really think simplicity is best. If you're having to put on multiple layers to make it work, you're not going to want to go to the trouble for a short walk. The idea of putting on one snowsuit that has booties attached is appealing. My preference would be for it to be a relatively lightweight fleece suit. For extreme cold, you could put a coat on over the top pretty easily.

alaskayorkie · 11-24-2008, 11:32 AM

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Originally Posted by mkawczak

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Hmm, the one-piece snow/rainsuit is the right idea. The booties look a little baggy at the end, which is a concern. If there's too much material flapping around, the dogs tend to step on it with their other paws and trip.

melmel84 · 11-24-2008, 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by jlafred

OK...now you guys have me wearing my thinking cap again! I thought I lost that thing down in my closet somewhere...LOL Mayyybe we could come up with them baby jammies that have the feet in them and put them on OVER the booties to help keep them on??? Then put their heavy coats on over the jammies too. ? Any thoughts?

You may have something there!!! Where can you get the jammies?

xmasbaby75 · 11-24-2008, 11:44 AM

Interesting. I'll keep an eye on this thread to see what you all come up with! The snowsuit/booties combo sounds like a great idea.

melmel84 · 11-24-2008, 11:50 AM

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Originally Posted by xmasbaby75

Interesting. I'll keep an eye on this thread to see what you all come up with! The snowsuit/booties combo sounds like a great idea.

tehe, this is why I love yorkietalk...We are problem solvers!!!

abaddon248 · 11-24-2008, 12:00 PM

booties can have fleece inside and rain coat material outside? jst on the botties though ?

alaskayorkie · 11-24-2008, 12:06 PM

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Originally Posted by abaddon248

booties can have fleece inside and rain coat material outside? jst on the botties though ?

The problem with raincoat material is you have to make sure it's not too slippery. I had my MIL make some just like that one time, but we used a rip-stop nylon. The dogs hated them because they slipped when it was icy. They need something that gives them traction.

abaddon248 · 11-24-2008, 12:44 PM

ooo right good point

Ladym · 11-24-2008, 12:48 PM

I have been thinking about this for my little one. Remember when you were a kid and your mother had that elastic with clips for your mittens? I'm going to try something like that since it would be inside his coat but over his sweatshirt. I figure it's worth a try.

Erin · 11-24-2008, 02:00 PM

Have you guys tried PAWZ? Maybe even get a bigger size and put them OVER other boots. I have a set and they are really cool!
I would think that a snow suit would have to be custom because the legs would have to be a different length for each dog. I would just keep trying with boots. I believe Premier Fido Fleece makes a coat with 4 legs. I think tinkerbellscloset.com does too!

Itspuppyluv · 11-25-2008, 02:40 PM

I only use it for keeping Gus really warm when we have to be out in the freezing cold...I'm not skilled enough at sewing to make one he could run around in...but I made one out of a baby snowsuit. Like Erin already pointed out if you're going to make them to sell you might have some trouble with the legs. That was the most difficult part for Gus and I had him right there to keep adjusting the fit until it was right.
I sewed on fabric to the back of the legs that ties around to keep his paws in. Before that he kept pulling his back legs up into the belly of the snowsuit.
The ties or maybe velcro might help so you don't have to be so exact with the length of the legs too. Just a thought.

11-24-2008, 11:04 AM	#16
SamiNFurbabies YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: My House Posts: 517	I'm not sure I understand? do you mean that the fabric of the snowsuit would get wet? We'll figure this out! By next winter we'll be all set lol I hate it when my babies go in the snow---they do not like it at all...and then their hair gets all matted and clumps of snow is all in it. __________________ Chrissy, Izze (Yorkshire Terrier),Molly & Suzie (Toy Poodles), Chachi (Chihuahua)

11-24-2008, 11:09 AM	#17
mkawczak Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Upstate New York Posts: 1,320 Blog Entries: 3	Try Shaggylamb.com __________________ N.Y. 'S FINESTPONGO,AIDEN,HARLEY, KI-KI ,GARFIELD ,MINI-ME

11-24-2008, 11:44 AM	#21
xmasbaby75 YT Graphic Artist Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: RI Posts: 9,607 Blog Entries: 2	Interesting. I'll keep an eye on this thread to see what you all come up with! The snowsuit/booties combo sounds like a great idea. __________________ Shadow Dancer (RIP) , Gellica, Li'l Sapphire, Phantom, & Brandi Blu (RIP)

11-24-2008, 12:00 PM	#23
abaddon248 YT Addict Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: rochester,ny Posts: 309	booties can have fleece inside and rain coat material outside? jst on the botties though ? __________________ Cutie Max

11-24-2008, 12:44 PM	#25
abaddon248 YT Addict Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: rochester,ny Posts: 309	ooo right good point __________________ Cutie Max

11-24-2008, 12:48 PM	#26
Ladym Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: CT Posts: 167	I have been thinking about this for my little one. Remember when you were a kid and your mother had that elastic with clips for your mittens? I'm going to try something like that since it would be inside his coat but over his sweatshirt. I figure it's worth a try.

11-24-2008, 02:00 PM	#27
Erin Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Chicago Suburbs Posts: 3,306	Have you guys tried PAWZ? Maybe even get a bigger size and put them OVER other boots. I have a set and they are really cool! I would think that a snow suit would have to be custom because the legs would have to be a different length for each dog. I would just keep trying with boots. I believe Premier Fido Fleece makes a coat with 4 legs. I think tinkerbellscloset.com does too! __________________ Erin, Sammy & Loki Sewing patterns and tutorials @ www.dogundermydesk.com

11-25-2008, 02:40 PM	#28
Itspuppyluv Gus Is The Fuss Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: New Jersey Posts: 2,277	I only use it for keeping Gus really warm when we have to be out in the freezing cold...I'm not skilled enough at sewing to make one he could run around in...but I made one out of a baby snowsuit. Like Erin already pointed out if you're going to make them to sell you might have some trouble with the legs. That was the most difficult part for Gus and I had him right there to keep adjusting the fit until it was right. I sewed on fabric to the back of the legs that ties around to keep his paws in. Before that he kept pulling his back legs up into the belly of the snowsuit. The ties or maybe velcro might help so you don't have to be so exact with the length of the legs too. Just a thought. __________________ Erin & Gus Gus You lost me at stay! "He is a good heart and a kind soul, and an angel on four feet." MW