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Title: Neoprene vest for lab
Post by: vandeman17 on April 30, 2018, 04:26:14 PM: Any recommendations for a good vest for a slender lab. I ordered a new vest for my 5 year old lab according to the size charts but after putting it on, it seems like I would have to trim a lot to get it to ride correct on her. Any of you guys out there with 50-60 lb labs have one you would recommend?

I should add that I just checked and I can no longer return it since it is past the return window so might be posting mine in classifieds if anyone is looking. Its an ALPS outoorsz delta waterfowl vest
Title: Re: Neoprene vest for lab
Post by: Special T on April 30, 2018, 04:49:43 PM: I think it's pretty common to need to trim some to make them fit right. I took my dog into Holiday sporting goods on Hwy 20 so that I could find one that fit right. It was the right call. 2c

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Title: Re: Neoprene vest for lab
Post by: HookedOnQuack on April 30, 2018, 05:59:23 PM: I have had to in some shape or form modifiy every vest i have ever bought!
Title: Re: Neoprene vest for lab
Post by: vandeman17 on April 30, 2018, 06:47:41 PM: Quote from: Special T on April 30, 2018, 04:49:43 PM
I think it's pretty common to need to trim some to make them fit right. I took my dog into Holiday sporting goods on Hwy 20 so that I could find one that fit right. It was the right call. 2c

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Her current vest I had to trim but from my measurements of the new one, it feels like I would have to cut half the darn vest.
Title: Re: Neoprene vest for lab
Post by: Happy Gilmore on May 05, 2018, 12:16:50 AM: trim loose spots off and cinch up and zip tie slack on top to keep from rubbing. thats if your dog isnt a chesapeake and needs such a contraption
Title: Re: Neoprene vest for lab
Post by: fish vacuum on May 05, 2018, 05:38:18 PM: I took my dog into 3 different stores to try on vests before I found one that fit right. It's one of those things I'd rather not order.
Title: Re: Neoprene vest for lab
Post by: vandeman17 on May 06, 2018, 10:14:13 AM: Quote from: fish vacuum on May 05, 2018, 05:38:18 PM
I took my dog into 3 different stores to try on vests before I found one that fit right. It's one of those things I'd rather not order.

It was a birthday present but yes I agree :tup:
Title: Re: Neoprene vest for lab
Post by: trapp01 on May 06, 2018, 11:08:12 AM: I sewed up two for my labs from a old set of waders.. Never could find one that fit right at the store. My chocolate is 40lbs and yellow is 50lbs
Title: Re: Neoprene vest for lab
Post by: Stein on May 06, 2018, 02:11:46 PM: Our lab is very petite, I bought a vest and spent a day with scissors and a sewing machine. It isn’t hard, just find someone that can sew.

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