Coopers new shoes

[Kaytlin and Cooper]

After lots of research and calling local stores I finally got some boots for Cooper. I was undecided between the Muttlucks fleecelined http://www.muttluks.com/product_home.php?cat=2 and the RuffWear Grip Trex http://www.ruffwear.com/dog_boots

I liked the grip trex because they had rubber soles which seamed more durable and would have more grip. However, the regular shoes which got great reviews arent waterproof and the ones for snow had really bad reviews. Nowhere near me sells them so I would be guessing on size and comfort

I like the Muttlucks because they come in pink! Cooper, being chocolate, looks really good in pink! And they are sold pretty much everywhere so they must be good right? They also have great reviews.

I went into DHs work (a pet store). They sell the cheap version of muttlucks - Hotdoggers so we tried some on for size and comfort. Unfortunately they are a franchise and order from a warehouse so couldnt order what I wanted. Not like the pet store we used to work at in another city.

I called round other stores in the city to see if anyone had them. One store said they had mutlucks but when i asked if they had the regular or fleece lined they girl said Id have to go in and look. Errr, no thanks! I found 1 store in town that had the ones I wanted

They retail for $53.90 (plus tax and shipping I assume) on the muttlucks website, I got them for $46.99 plus tax = $53.10! So I was happy.

It took me a while to put them on her - they are a tight fit, but it means they wont fall off. She galloped like a horse for a while, but I took her and the inlaws dog out for a play in the snow and she was just fine! They all stayed on!

Its only day 1 but so far im happy with my purchase. i may order the regular grip trex for summer

Not the best photo - shes part way through a brushing with our new Les Poochs brush but it shows her pretty shoes

I also bought some pretty pink fleece to make a sweater/liner for her rain coat as her fleece lined coat is too small. Photos to come!

[Willow and J]

Here's another galloping horse in booties. 

Willow has Grip-trex and Skyliner, both from Ruffwear, and they work fine for walking. However, as soon as Willow starts run, they turn and rubber bottom ends up on top. Funny thing is, once they are turned, they don't turn back. What's the point of Vibram sole??? Willow made holes on Skyliner on the first day. Any cure for this problem?

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

So cute, and I love the color!

[Anne & Mr. Haley]

Cute Willow and color coordinated too!