DennasMom
Well-Known Member
Someone asked about dog backpacks a while back, and I finally got a bunch of pictures taken of Denna modeling the one we have.
It's the large Ruff Wear Backpack. I got it about 8 years ago for our DaneX, purchased at REI... can't remember the price... not cheap.
Our DaneX topped out at 100lbs, and this pack was really too big for him. It does have enough adjustments that we made it work, but a smaller one would have been better for him.
Denna is growing into it nicely, it already fits her better than it did him. Her back is much wider that his.
She wore it while we were camping last week. I put one 12oz water bottle in each side and we walked about 2 miles... of course, Denna was RUNNING after her cousin (a blue heeler/boarder collie mix) half the time... with the pack on. It didn't slow her down one bit.
The harness seems comfortable for her, and she's good at ignoring the packs - until she bumps them into something.
Here's one picture...
More are on Denna's FB page.
It's the large Ruff Wear Backpack. I got it about 8 years ago for our DaneX, purchased at REI... can't remember the price... not cheap.
Our DaneX topped out at 100lbs, and this pack was really too big for him. It does have enough adjustments that we made it work, but a smaller one would have been better for him.
Denna is growing into it nicely, it already fits her better than it did him. Her back is much wider that his.
She wore it while we were camping last week. I put one 12oz water bottle in each side and we walked about 2 miles... of course, Denna was RUNNING after her cousin (a blue heeler/boarder collie mix) half the time... with the pack on. It didn't slow her down one bit.
The harness seems comfortable for her, and she's good at ignoring the packs - until she bumps them into something.
Here's one picture...
More are on Denna's FB page.