I'm going to give these a try on catchy cut dogs and rcd. They are "hairy holder" plates. Designed for rcd and staghound type dogs. I think they will work out real good. Not as much protection as a full plate by any means, but much more than just a cut collar and should still be very cool on the dogs for this hot weather. I haven't been running gear on my rcd this summer and I know it's an accident waiting to happen. I just feel like the heat this time of year is just as dangerous as the big boars. I think this leg hole vest is goin to be the happy medium I am looking for.
Leg hole vest
Full vest with leg flaps