Lifejackets!

[TonkaTruck28]

Hi all! Summertime is finally here and Tonka looooves the water, however *shocker!* he has no swimming instinct what so ever. Lifejacket it is! But which one? We've tried on a few brands here at the pet stores and the mediums seem to fit perfectly but he's 5 months an 35lbs so I give it month and he would be into a large, thus I have decided to go with the large no matter what. I would like to know about your thoughts on the different life jacket brands and which ones fit or float better than the others as I know there's lots out here and most were definitely not made with the bully shape in mind! Thanks!

 

[TonkaTruck28]

I forgot the picture of how impressed he was with our trial and error shopping!
And while we were at it, we just had to try on some doggles! Too bad his head is too flat for them to stay on... Lol

 

[laurendoodler]

Delilah has a life jacket, but I'm not exactly thrilled with it. Her front end is too top heavy..it still leans forward to much for her liking when she's wearing it. Her nose got in the water one time and now she will not swim. x.x I want a really good one for her. We have a boat and I really want her to actually enjoy swimming.

 

[izstigspunks]

We got the same brand for Stig. It's pretty good. I think one member here recommended something that has a really sturdy top handle, in case you need to carry them out of the water. If you can find those, that would be even better.

 

[laurendoodler]

Aw just saw the pics..love 'em! Especially the Doggles one. I wanted to get those for Delilah, but she threw a FIT!

 

[cali baker]

[MENTION=2014]JeannieCO[/MENTION] has lifejackets for her gang whenever they go boating. Maybe she'll have some input!

 

[JAKEISGREAT]

You need [MENTION=2014]JeannieCO[/MENTION]! I usually hate to make anyone "talk" to her because..well..:shhhh: ..she's nuts! but unfortunately she knows life jackets! :D

 

[cali baker]

You need @JeannieCO! I usually hate to make anyone "talk" to her because..well..:shhhh: ..she's nuts! but unfortunately she knows life jackets! :D

hey, Jeannie, you better get on quick...your nutty services are needed!

 

[JAKEISGREAT]

hey, Jeannie, you better get on quick...your nutty services are needed!

 

[JeannieCO]

@JeannieCO has lifejackets for her gang whenever they go boating. Maybe she'll have some input!

You need @JeannieCO! I usually hate to make anyone "talk" to her because..well..:shhhh: ..she's nuts! but unfortunately she knows life jackets! :D

I'm only nutz to you because you keep forgetting to take your meds.... Love ya!

Hi there!! Don't mind her, between you and me she's a bit, well, she's a bit....... CRAZY!!! :D

I'm short on time but and will respond more in depth later tonight but yes I've been using life jackets for my dogs for over 10 years. The bullies are new to the water for me since last summer. There's quite a few of us that have jackets. I get mine from a company called Ruff Wear. I am currently looking for another style as for Bullies these are a bit stiff and don't offer any front head floatation. I found a few and will update that too tonight.

Here's Wilson's.

As you can see he prefer to shoreline it. Emma will be my swimmer though!

hey, Jeannie, you better get on quick...your nutty services are needed!

I am nutty aren't I?

 

[TonkaTruck28]

Lol, you guys are awesome!... Even if you're a bit nutty. Thanks everyone!

 

[LisaMarie]

I order Mocha her life jacket a couple of days ago on Amazon!! Its hot pink and she is gonna be styling!! She loveeeeeees the water but last time we where at camp was horrible with her! We took turns in the water with her. Cant wait for it to arrive!!!!
Now... will she give me an attitude when I have to put it on her???????? Yes she will!

 

[kim n the guys]

My boys have the same one as the one your lovely model is wearing in your pic. My biggest bully is 62 pounds and the other one 41 and they both wear the same size; large

 

[JeannieCO]

[MENTION=1034]BruceP[/MENTION] & [MENTION=983]LariP[/MENTION] have a nice one that has a front end floatation.

This is one of my favorites that I would love to try out. Just seems perfect for a front end heavy bully.
http://www.crittersinflatable.com/

We have a few threads on life jackets, here's one.
http://www.englishbulldognews.com/forums/general-bulldog-talk/5939-life-jackets.html

The Ruff Wear jackets worked incredible and will last for years with a heavy amount of water use.

 

[asuman1179]

We tried one last year for meatball but did not like so returned it. Trying to find a new one this year since he is a little bigger and hope older so he will be ready to the river with us.

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