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Author Topic: Anybody got advice on bay or strike vests?  (Read 3957 times)
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« on: March 14, 2011, 12:45:53 pm »

Just gettin started doin this was sondering which types of bay vest and strike vests usually hold up better, or what most people prefer?
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« Reply #1 on: March 14, 2011, 01:58:57 pm »

Don't spend a bunch of money.  Heat will kill a dog more often than a hog.  This "hobby/obsession" will cost you enough without vests hanging in the barn. 
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« Reply #2 on: March 15, 2011, 09:29:13 pm »

Well I dont think its wise to run a dog without vest or somethin atleast....you get some money tied up in em...you know
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« Reply #3 on: March 15, 2011, 09:36:53 pm »

i run a vest on mine when im hunting right after deer season, but as soon as it starts warming up the vest get hung up in the barn seen a dog die of a heat stroke one day cause the guy wouldnt take off the vest and it was hot outside
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« Reply #4 on: March 16, 2011, 07:35:09 am »

Yes, use them when you can, just don't spend a lot of money.  Some bay/strike dogs don't need vests. 

After basic dog handling equipment, my good money was spent on a tracking unit and tracking collars for all the dogs

For me and my bay/strike dogs, knowing where they are is a bigger safety issue than hogs teeth.
   


 
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« Reply #5 on: March 16, 2011, 09:42:10 am »

Has anyone had any problems with vest or collars from hardcore hog dogs?
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« Reply #6 on: March 16, 2011, 01:34:48 pm »

Wild Boar USA/ Ugly Dog Ranch.. All of there vest hold up best and offer the best protection. Uglydogranch.org
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« Reply #7 on: March 17, 2011, 09:38:49 pm »

Well I understand the heat thats the reason for huntin early morning, but I do appreciate all the advice guys keep it comin
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« Reply #8 on: March 17, 2011, 09:47:20 pm »

i hunt year round and all my dogs wear vest and iv not yet lost a dog to a vest. but it happens . my .02 i would use one .
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« Reply #9 on: March 17, 2011, 09:57:15 pm »

I would say that it is the owners decision. I run vests and don't it comes down to knowing your dogs. One can run around or jump over a hog. If the dog can't move fast no vest will stop the hog from crushing the dog against a tree. Other dogs are not as agile. I say go hunt with a vest and watch the dog. I borrowed vests for a couple months. Now only one dog wears a vest and collars on the others. The collars are more for saying game time. But I only do business with Wild Boar USA Uglydog.
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« Reply #10 on: March 18, 2011, 08:07:52 am »

Has anyone had any problems with vest or collars from hardcore hog dogs?

Do a search for hardcore hog dogs on this webiste.  You'll find an old post by me.

Long story short, I wouldn't ever do business with him again.  You can't re-nig on a deal and try to hold on to someones money and expect to be well thought of.
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« Reply #11 on: March 18, 2011, 11:58:13 am »

Well I appreciate you letting me know that buck. I will steer clear of them
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« Reply #12 on: March 18, 2011, 04:08:42 pm »

I cant find that old post on HArd Core Hog dogs. Do you mind telling me what the deal was? I already ordered some bay vests from him? Dont want to get a dog killed over a bad vest.
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« Reply #13 on: March 18, 2011, 04:23:35 pm »

I didn't find it the 1st time I searched either. Then I did another search for hardcorehogdogs.com and I found it.
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« Reply #14 on: March 18, 2011, 06:44:03 pm »

I use a 3/4 bay vest from Tejas Outdoors and it works great on the bay dogs year round.  For the bay dogs that get a little braver, Ive seen the P and P bay vest and they look good.  I plan on gettin some.  In my neck of the woods if the temp. and humidity are high, vest or no vest your dogs will over heat on a long race.
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« Reply #15 on: March 18, 2011, 06:59:31 pm »

I like these Duncans for durability and the right combo of heat tollerance and protection for gritty dogs. Alot of these aussie brands work well for the gritty/catchy hunting dog that has to run in the heat etc.....specifically the breast plat for curs, it doesnt chaff the skin either  Cool

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http://www.duncanspigdogcollars.com.au/pig-dog-collars-products.htm
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« Reply #16 on: March 19, 2011, 09:56:13 pm »

get a  boar bib from uglydog
they are protect the neck, chest, chin area
The ribs and all back are exposed, so should stay pretty cool
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« Reply #17 on: March 20, 2011, 10:19:30 am »

IMO a strike vest is useless. Where do you see most dogs get cut? I'd say the rear end, guts, and throat. A bay vest isn't gonna help any of that.
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« Reply #18 on: March 20, 2011, 10:23:53 am »

My buddy that has a hardcore vest loves his and it has some good cuts in it but not through.  I like them
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« Reply #19 on: March 20, 2011, 07:41:11 pm »

IMO a strike vest is useless. Where do you see most dogs get cut? I'd say the rear end, guts, and throat. A bay vest isn't gonna help any of that.

Do you not get alot of dogs cut in the sternum/chest? Seems like mine do on the initial impact but then get tere feet under them and handle up
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