Message #279864

[dan]

I live in Florida, and recently bought, a small Guardian Kevlar vest, and two small boar bibs.  I have a couple other vests also.  In my opinion, the Ugly dog equipment is hard to beat. 

My catch dogs can also be hunted, so they leave the house with the bib on.  I have used the bibs much more than the vests because they can wear it all night, running in the woods or waiting in the box.

All of my dogs will try to catch, and the guy that mentioned looking at where the dogs are getting cut is giving good advice.  Some dogs don't really need anything but a cut collar.  Some will get cut no matter what they are wearing.

Sizing is crucial for the boar bib.  I have a cur that is almost the same chest dimensions as my pits, but she can't wear the bib without tripping.  I put a home made cut collar and chest protector on her.  I prefer the bib for the chin and soft neck area protection.  I am considering trimming the bottom of one of the bibs, and tieing the side straps in a knot to shorten it.  The dog is good, but tries to catch everything, so it would nice to have the chin and neck protection.   

The Jagds and other dogs, wear wide collars and a tracking collar.