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Other Hunting => Bird Dogs => Topic started by: Skagit7 on October 27, 2019, 09:18:13 PM

Title: Best Vest for a Retriever
Post by: Skagit7 on October 27, 2019, 09:18:13 PM: I was wondering what what kind of vest for a retriever everyone recommends. Been looking at a lot of them and reading reviews and some sites say one is great and another says rips instantly. What do you use for your dog and would you recommend it? (Dog is water and field retrieving)
Title: Re: Best Vest for a Retriever
Post by: Backstrap on October 30, 2019, 04:51:38 PM: I’ve got the Avery max 5 boat vest. It’s been good. The handles for grappling the dog are very hands at times.

It’s the only one I’ve had, and there may be a better one out there, but it serves my purpose and I would buy another. Gun dog supply on line.

Good luck.
Title: Re: Best Vest for a Retriever
Post by: Stein on October 30, 2019, 05:17:14 PM: I have had a few Cabelas ones, I basically buy whatever is on sale. They all require a bit of fitting, our dog seemed to be very non standard sized. With a sewing machine, scissors and patience, you can get a perfect fit and repair anything that happens in the field.
Title: Re: Best Vest for a Retriever
Post by: Skagit7 on October 30, 2019, 08:54:47 PM: Thanks for the feedback. I was looking at the avery at a local store here but seems like every vest has a mixed bag of reviews for durability and protection. Good to know what is working for you. Thank you.
Title: Re: Best Vest for a Retriever
Post by: BD1 on October 30, 2019, 11:24:49 PM: How big is your dog