[nagdu] List of dog gear & supplies shared at state convention

[Karyn & Thane]

Brandy I'm not sure what you consider heavy but to me the K9 Overcoat is 
heavy. It is a layer of cordura fabric lined with fleece.
Both the sunshower and the K9overcoat are designed with a martingale style 
underside. This doesnt provide full protection for the belly area. Its sorta 
an hourglass shape.

The sunshower is water proof while the K9 overcoat is listed as water 
resistant. I live in NW Oregon so moisture is a big deal for us. I chose to 
get both of these as well as the cloud chaser for Thane when I had the 
opportunity because we have become real active outdoors lately. I also must 
harness him up and go outside for busy so dry gear is critical. His harness 
is webbing so it gets really wet and muddy if not protected.

The cloud chaser is a pretty skin tight breathable jacket and can handle 
some moisture but the underside that covers the belly is a stretchy like 
fabric that does not resist moisture. I do find Thane is less wet/ muddy but 
still wet when he wears that. Its better at warding off chill from my 
perspective but I've only used it for about a month now. I like to layer it 
though. It works great layered with either of the other coats. It has a side 
zipper and was quite a challenge with its snug fit for me to figure a way to 
fasten it with my hand limitations, but once Thane and I figured a way 
working together, I've been really happy with it. I almost sent it back 
because of this. I am so glad I did not. It is on the pricey side, but just 
in this past month I have used it, I feel its earned the $40 I paid for it 
in Thane's comfort. We had a big cold freeze recently and I was so glad to 
have both it and the K9overcoat.

They have another coat similar pattern to the cloud chaser that is fleece 
but again not waterproof.

I have heard neopaws has some really nifty full covering suits that might 
fit the bill if you need full waterproof belly. I think they also have one 
that is more coat like but covers the belly pretty good.

I have an older coat from my previous dog that covered the belly from fido 
fleece but it was so big in the chest that neither dog could wear it over 
gear or without a harness. My dogs are/ were Border Collie/ Border Collie 
and GSD mix so not big chesty dogs. Im not sure if their pattern has changed 
at all but it was another good option for under harness (unless modified 
with button holes for handle) It wasnt a warm coat but I believe they do 
have those.

I know there are other options out there as well that other list members 
might be able to share with you.

Karyn and Thane