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Should I get a sweater coat for my puppy?
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lovablepet
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| Posted: Wed Jan 14, 2009 12:29 pm Post subject: Should I get a sweater coat for my puppy? |
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I just got a puppy two weeks ago and my puppy is always cold outside when I walk him. Should I get a sweater coat for him?
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Netty
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| Posted: Wed Jan 14, 2009 1:29 pm Post subject: |
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Congrats on your new family member!
You didn't say what kind of puppy or where you live, but a sweater may be a good idea. Especially if it is short haired and you have severe cold temperatures.
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| Posted: Wed Jan 14, 2009 8:01 pm Post subject: |
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Where do you live? In a cold climate. If so, I am sure your litte furry friend would appreciate some type of warmth when outside. Good luck with the house breaking! 
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| Posted: Wed Jan 14, 2009 11:08 pm Post subject: |
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If your puppy seems cold it would be wise to get it a coat or sweater
and if its in snow they have paw boots for pets as puppies feet can frost bite.My daughter's little Yorkie had the boots
too.
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| Posted: Wed Jan 14, 2009 11:23 pm Post subject: |
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It certainly wouldn't hurt. My Newf wouldn't stand for one, but my older Golden might appreciate a coat these days. Temps have been below zero here for several days now. Have fun with your new puppy!
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kuntrygal
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| Posted: Thu Jan 15, 2009 12:49 am Post subject: |
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Another reason to have boots... if your 'baby' has to walk in the snow. If they walk where salt may have been used, that can also badly irritate their paw pads.So besure and wash his feet.
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| Posted: Thu Jan 15, 2009 12:53 am Post subject: |
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My grandbeagle, Basil, loves his sweater when it is cold out. My daughter started him with one when he was a young puppy, and he loves to put his clothes on now. If your puppy is that cold when he goes for his walk I would get him one.
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I have had 3 toy poodles and all 3 loved their sweaters. My Chia used to bring me his when he got cold. You need to start him off young though if you want him to continue wearing it.
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| Posted: Thu Jan 15, 2009 2:58 pm Post subject: |
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I always feel bad for little dogs, i would get him a sweater and even a pair of boots......i dont think they make sweaters big enough for my 200lb dog!!
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| Posted: Thu Jan 15, 2009 3:55 pm Post subject: |
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Penny, what kind of dog do you have that weighs 200 lbs???? Guess you could always knit one! 
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| kuntrygal wrote: | | Penny, what kind of dog do you have that weighs 200 lbs???? Guess you could always knit one! |
I could if i knew how to knit 
I have a 200lb lap dog...otherwise known as a Saint Bernard 
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| Posted: Fri Jan 16, 2009 12:27 am Post subject: |
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After I ask the question, I thought perhaps you were talking about a St. Bernard! I had no idea they weighed that much. I'll bet he/she is a beauty.
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kaseylib
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| Posted: Fri Jan 16, 2009 12:34 am Post subject: |
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Penny...my Newf weighs in at 160. And he too is a big lap dog!!!
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cajunbelle
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| Posted: Fri Jan 16, 2009 12:39 am Post subject: |
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Basil brings his sweater to us when he is cold too.
We were co-owners of a St. Bernard once, I loved him so much, but would not own another one in Louisiana, it is just too hot here.
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Penny
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| Posted: Fri Jan 16, 2009 1:42 pm Post subject: |
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Awww really, that would be too hot I'm sure
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