Indoor House Coat Help ???

[oakmoorehill]

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We don't have central heating and my gang have never worn pyjamas in the house until last year when it was very cold. William always wore a coat in the house at night as he felt the cold at night.

This year we are considering getting pyjamas for the older whippets. Little Willow already has a pair of pjamas which he loves to wear. Since having them he has slept through the night he comes and lets us know when he is cold and wants them on. He barks at you and then runs to his pyjamas.

I definitelty reccomend Dawn and Juley's pyjamas :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

 

[Louise_Simon]

One of mine feels the cold quite a bit so she wears, jumpers and fleece vests in the house at night, this also has the benefit of helping her deal with firework noises (yes they have started round here already) through the swaddling effect as I call it. I always find mine are better behaved when they wear their coats. The 2 boys are as nature intended and dont need a little extra help keeping warm indoors

 

[wilfred]

:lol: :lol: :lol: at oakemoorehill's little Willow, barking to let you know!! LOL mine comes and stares at me when he wants his on, then runs to his fleece and stares at me again. They are funny tho aren't they. Mine will take his fleece off if he decides he's warm enough during the night.

 

[Lal]

Rifle has never needed a jumper/coat/pj's in the house and only wears an outdoor coat for lead walks when it's really cold or wet. Having said that, Rosie is a different matter altogether, she has a much finer coat, is very slight and gets cold very quickly and does sometimes need a little jumper on indoors. I suppose it's no different to people, some feel the cold more than others :thumbsup:

 

[Janimal]

I must admit Im not keen on the pjs and vests for dogs indoors unless they are getting on in age, and really need them, then I can see they have a purpose.

putting them in pj's seems to ridicule them in my eyes....like dressing dogs up in fancy dress.. I hate it.... :wacko:

but they are your dogs at the end of the day... :thumbsup:

 

[Lal]

I must admit Im not keen on the pjs and vests for dogs indoors unless they are getting on in age, and really need them, then I can see they have a purpose.
putting them in pj's seems to ridicule them in my eyes....like dressing dogs up in fancy dress.. I hate it.... :wacko:

but they are your dogs at the end of the day... :thumbsup:

I know exactly what you mean Janis, it is one thing 'dressing your dog up' as a fashion model and another entirely to dress your dog according to its needs :thumbsup:

 

[masta]

what interests me is how do you all know " they are feeling cold"??

 

[rls22]

Shivering, looking uncomfortable, crying etc. Cold ears and feet.

I'm not one at all for kitting my dogs out unnecessarily but I'm not going go see one of my dogs obviously cold and miserable when there's a simple solution.

 

[Juley]

My old girl at 12.5 years wears a vest in the winter. She will go to the cupboard and give me "The Look" when she wants it. She will wear one day and night and I have made her several. She is MUCH happier with it on, she doesn't cope well with change now and has been very worried about all the moving about of furniture to accommadate the puppy pen. She obviously feels happier being covered and warm in the winter. I love her dearly and hope she goes on for many more years, if she wants her jumper, she can have it.

 

[masta]

Shivering, looking uncomfortable, crying etc. Cold ears and feet. I'm not one at all for kitting my dogs out unnecessarily but I'm not going go see one of my dogs obviously cold and miserable when there's a simple solution.

you must have one cold house, ive had mine out on the dale in minus 10 without crying or shivering :-

"I'm not going go see one of my dogs obviously cold and miserable when there's a simple solution." Why dont you just turn your heating up :blink:

 

[rls22]

If you'd read my first post you'd see that only one of my dogs feels the cold. Turn the heat up and the rest of us are too hot; so putting a pair of jamas on him when necessary is the far more sensible option.

Our house is over 500 years old, standing very remotely and yes is extremely cold at night particularly in the oldest parts of the house.

 

[TTT]

If you'd read my first post you'd see that only one of my dogs feels the cold. Turn the heat up and the rest of us are too hot; so putting a pair of jamas on him when necessary is the far more sensible option.Our house is over 500 years old, standing very remotely and yes is extremely cold at night particularly in the oldest parts of the house.

On a different note........your house sounds very interesting - there must be real history there - 500 years old, wow!

Hope the jammies keep your dog warm, if it needs the extra comfort, why not?

 

[rls22]

It's certainly an interesting house; we seem to pick the ancient houses; before we lived in a house that survived the great fire (of Wem not London!) about 450 years ago. Good job I like beams and low ceilings, even though my OH is 6ft 3!

 

[masta]

If you'd read my first post you'd see that only one of my dogs feels the cold. Turn the heat up and the rest of us are too hot; so putting a pair of jamas on him when necessary is the far more sensible option.Our house is over 500 years old, standing very remotely and yes is extremely cold at night particularly in the oldest parts of the house.

you say that if you turn the heat up the rest of you are too hot which must mean the ambient heat is ok for humans so if your dogs are shivering and crying id get them to a vet

just being perdantic, each to their own and good luck with your dogs, :luck:

a website you maybe interested in

http://www.faithfulpetproducts.com/catalog...5554/805587.htm

 

[whippetsrus]

If you'd read my first post you'd see that only one of my dogs feels the cold. Turn the heat up and the rest of us are too hot; so putting a pair of jamas on him when necessary is the far more sensible option.Our house is over 500 years old, standing very remotely and yes is extremely cold at night particularly in the oldest parts of the house.

you say that if you turn the heat up the rest of you are too hot which must mean the ambient heat is ok for humans so if your dogs are shivering and crying id get them to a vet

just being perdantic, each to their own and good luck with your dogs, :luck:

a website you maybe interested in

http://www.faithfulpetproducts.com/catalog...5554/805587.htm

I have avoided posting in this topic so far! Having lived in old houses, granted not as old as Rach's a house can be warm for us humans but at dog level cold from draughts or the floor. After all heat does rise. Equally, I think it is fair to say that not everybody likes their home to be extremely hot. I think a dog wearing a jumper is no different to us wearing one. If they need a sweater put it on. This is not about making a dog a fashion statement or dressing them up to look ridiculous. My eldest whippy is coming up for eleven and has needed a jumper or PJ's all the time I have had him since he was 13 months old. Doesn't mean that he needs to see a vet!

 

The comment you made was not directed at me but I find it deeply offensive. I know for a fact that Rach cares very much about her dogs and if they need veterinary treatment would get it!!!

 

[AnnSa]

If i choose to put a fleece on on a dog in a cold house with no heating

on after i have gone to bed there is no problem in that what so ever.

And it certainly doesn't require other members to comment and belittle

any other members that choose to do so.

 

If i don't agree with something and providing it doesn't involve any ill

treatment of any animal i just ignore it. I wouldn't dream of telling

people they are wrong......its entirely up to them what they do.

 

I cant believe how some people think that just because they don't

do it its wrong. We all care for our animals how we see right, why

do people try and make out there are 2 types of whippets.........

the super fit and hardy type or super soft mummy's type,its all bull.

Just stop trying to force your opinion on other people when its not

needed.

 

[Lal]

:thumbsup: Some people (myself included) feel the cold more than others, some dogs feel the cold more than others........ simples!! It is up to each of us to decide what is best for our dogs, we know them better than anyone else and if we choose to put coats/jumpers or whatever on them it is an individual decision.

Right, back to my knitting.......... )

 

[TTT]

:thumbsup: Some people (myself included) feel the cold more than others, some dogs feel the cold more than others........ simples!! It is up to each of us to decide what is best for our dogs, we know them better than anyone else and if we choose to put coats/jumpers or whatever on them it is an individual decision.Right, back to my knitting.......... )

Are you knittin' a whippy jumper?

I'm just away to put another layer on......I'm cold and I'm too mean to turn the heat up. Bodywarmers and wooly hats are often worn indoors at my house!

 

[masta]

If you'd read my first post you'd see that only one of my dogs feels the cold. Turn the heat up and the rest of us are too hot; so putting a pair of jamas on him when necessary is the far more sensible option.Our house is over 500 years old, standing very remotely and yes is extremely cold at night particularly in the oldest parts of the house.

you say that if you turn the heat up the rest of you are too hot which must mean the ambient heat is ok for humans so if your dogs are shivering and crying id get them to a vet

just being perdantic, each to their own and good luck with your dogs, :luck:

a website you maybe interested in

http://www.faithfulpetproducts.com/catalog...5554/805587.htm

I have avoided posting in this topic so far! Having lived in old houses, granted not as old as Rach's a house can be warm for us humans but at dog level cold from draughts or the floor. After all heat does rise. Equally, I think it is fair to say that not everybody likes their home to be extremely hot. I think a dog wearing a jumper is no different to us wearing one. If they need a sweater put it on. This is not about making a dog a fashion statement or dressing them up to look ridiculous. My eldest whippy is coming up for eleven and has needed a jumper or PJ's all the time I have had him since he was 13 months old. Doesn't mean that he needs to see a vet!

 

The comment you made was not directed at me but I find it deeply offensive. I know for a fact that Rach cares very much about her dogs and if they need veterinary treatment would get it!!!

"I think a dog wearing a jumper is no different to us wearing one" Classic :blink:

 

[Bluebell]

Our house is over 500 years old, standing very remotely and yes is extremely cold at night particularly in the oldest parts of the house.

There's not to many people can say they live in a house over 500 years old, would love to see a few pic of it, if you dont mind :thumbsup: