Dog vest for retriever around 65lbs.

[Bob Peters]

I bought a dog vest for Skye 5 years ago. She wore it a few weekends but it rubbed raw spots on her armpits, so that was the end of the cabelas cheap-o. Any suggestions for either a vest or skip plate that won't chaff puppy?

P.S. not needed for warmth, she never gets cold while upland hunting.

 

[wingsnfins]

The last one I used that I got the best non-chaff on was the Browning dog vest, the model with the 3 velcro straps. I really, really liked the skid plate and chest protector on it. The area that came in contact with the armpits was neoprene. But just to make sure I didn't have issues, I coated my dog's armpits with Musher's Secret as well as the neoprene.
I got 2 seasons out of it before the velcro was trashed, but for $30, it was worth it. The skidplate/chest protector took 3 direct hits from barbwire and held up.....it cut the skidplate material, but not through.....a little rubber cement on the cuts and good to go.

 

[Dakotazeb]

Sylmar dog vest from Gun Dog Supply.

 

[Honeybun0196]

Check out the Rekoile outdoors. I’ve got one for my springer. They have a good bit of adjustments for a decent fit.

 

[Mosby]

I use the Scheels vests for my dogs.

 

[gock5]

I've been happy with Cuga for my 7 yr old YLF (2 seasons so far), and just got one for my 9 mo old YLF.

 

[Glock]

I’ve have both the cuga as well as the Scheels. Chaffing of the armpits seem common amoung all my dogs. The Velcro fastening is better than the clips/snaps of other brands.
The ones that are just skid plates (with straps) don’t have that issue as they don’t go around the armpits but lack the whole body protection. You just get protection on the undercarriage.

 

[gock5]

Cuga - Really good sizing for my 9 mo old. She won't be over 50lbs in a couple of months. Good protection, comfortable (from what she told me )

 

[chinboys]

Just got two, one in medium and one in large, from Mendota Pet for my two dogs at 50 and 70 pounds, respectively.
No velcro but 3 adjustable straps that lock into each other.
Fast and free shipping too directly from the company too.

 

[LC Smith]

Whisky likes his Cuga. This is his fourth season with it. I like how it fits him and the protection it gives. It makes finding him in the tall grasses, etc. pretty easy with the bright orange.