tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8532708151402302705.post280755938646502173..comments2023-05-02T06:33:20.211-07:00Comments on Life as a Champ: On the hunt for...ChampersandsTailhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01786966146885048679noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8532708151402302705.post-21771346905937278302013-07-23T21:02:48.328-07:002013-07-23T21:02:48.328-07:00Yes! I was looking at these as well. If you get ...Yes! I was looking at these as well. If you get one for Nola, I'll keep an eye out for a review! It's not at the top of my list, but I've heard good things about it!ChampersandsTailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01786966146885048679noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8532708151402302705.post-64868745865289287012013-07-23T17:34:12.030-07:002013-07-23T17:34:12.030-07:00Saw this while looking for harnesses for Nola and ...Saw this while looking for harnesses for Nola and thought of Champ. :) I like the style; might even get Nola one!<br />http://cleanrun.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=product.display&product_id=1699Dachshund Nolahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12050622761352753529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8532708151402302705.post-33070693646604010862013-07-23T09:11:18.088-07:002013-07-23T09:11:18.088-07:00Thanks for the feedback on both! I'll be look...Thanks for the feedback on both! I'll be looking into them some more. :)ChampersandsTailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01786966146885048679noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8532708151402302705.post-65463123896991354712013-07-23T07:41:24.815-07:002013-07-23T07:41:24.815-07:00I'd never seen the Soft Superior before, but i...I'd never seen the Soft Superior before, but it looks really neat! Is the necka adjustable with just velcro? I personally stay away from just velcro, because the sand here gets in the velcro and makes it not stick as well. Just me though.<br /><br />When I got Nola her first Puppia harness almost two years ago, I was worried it'd just be a cute but not so durable harness. I was way, WAY wrong! It's so soft, flexible and breathable you wouldn't think it'd be as durable as it is, but it's stood up so well. The only reason I replaced the first one was because the puppy (Phoenix) chewed the neck area.<br />The harness has stood up to hiking (in brushy areas), the beach (including swimming in salt water), travel, rough playing, ect and is still great. The only time the material snagged was on a cactus one time, but thankfully the spine got stuck in the harness and not Nola's chest!<br />No problem with scratching; I got her first one when she was going through her food allergies, and she's having a flea allergy flair up no and the harness is showing no wear.<br /><br />I'd really think about the Hug-a-Dog. They're awesome for any sized dog. My friend got one for her Schnauzer/Pointer/Lab/Something mix after he was hit by a car and had trouble with his back and front leg, and it's awesome on him.<br />I'd email them! They're great to work with, and very flexible on what they can do.Dachshund Nolahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12050622761352753529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8532708151402302705.post-51766982249675855302013-07-22T22:00:43.241-07:002013-07-22T22:00:43.241-07:00Thanks Amanda.
The Ruffwear is on my wishlist, bu...Thanks Amanda.<br /><br />The Ruffwear is on my wishlist, but I think I want something lighter for him for an every day harness.<br /><br />Have you ever seen the Puppia Soft Superior? http://puppiaus.com/puppiaus/Product.asp?PK=174E1D075D6F&CK=10401E01E0 I was looking at that and the Original Soft. The Rite Fit just looks too bulky for me with the extra buckles. These all seem comfy, though. At first, I wasn't too sure about the overall "look" of this style of larger dogs--I think I'll google some pics of them--but they are growing on me.<br /><br />How durable/snag proof is the Puppia material? Can it withstand dog scratching? How about brush? Champ is most active at my parents', and he races through a lot of shrubs/brush there.<br /><br />I think I'd go with a Puppia before the Hug-A-Dog. Again, I think it's just the "look" that I think is better suited to small dogs. Not really my style, at least. Although, I did like the fit that they designed for a Vizsla looking dog.... I may send them an email and see what they could do.<br /><br />Decisions, decisions. Thanks for the suggestions!<br /><br />ChampersandsTailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01786966146885048679noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8532708151402302705.post-13290554241766128302013-07-22T21:52:04.822-07:002013-07-22T21:52:04.822-07:00Thanks! It's a PITA! But oh well, I like sho...Thanks! It's a PITA! But oh well, I like shopping for dog stuff more than for people stuff!ChampersandsTailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01786966146885048679noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8532708151402302705.post-63725490857490803862013-07-22T17:07:39.918-07:002013-07-22T17:07:39.918-07:00Good luck finding one. We don't use a harness...Good luck finding one. We don't use a harness so I can't suggest one. :)2browndawgshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15792375606466389228noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8532708151402302705.post-83240588859983260322013-07-22T13:45:33.264-07:002013-07-22T13:45:33.264-07:00What are his measurements? Depending on what they ...What are his measurements? Depending on what they are, I'd look into the Puppia original (I've seen Dalmatians wearing them, so they coming in larger sizes) or Puppia RiteFit harness. <br />What about a Ruffwear Webmaster? <br /><br />A favorite of mine are the Hug-a-Dog/Hold-a-Dog harness. While they were originally made for Dachshunds, they can be made to fit anything from a Chi to a Dane. They're mesh (or fabric, your choice) with velcro at the chest and neck, with a buckle at the neck as well. You can also get a buckle at the chest too, which is what I did with Nola. They're the best possible harness to use on a dog who has back/neck issues or is more likely to have issues, and are recommended by most ortho and neuro vets. Here's their link: http://www.dachshunddelights.com/Hold-A-Dog-Harness-in-mesh_p_763.html<br /><br />They're very durable, and I personally know several people who have had theirs last over 10 years. Washable, lots of choices to choose from, great customer service, very breathable and comfortable, force of pulling is moved to the chest instead of the neck. Love it! I just ordered another one for Nola.<br /><br />The Hurtta Y looks nice, let me know how you like it if you get it!<br /><br />AmandaDachshund Nolahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12050622761352753529noreply@blogger.com