Bird Dog Chest Protector

ZNuke14

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My black lab is a bulldozer in the pheasant field. As a result, her chest/belly has pretty much gone bald. Now with no hair, she is getting cut up every hunt, so I’m in the market for a chest protector.

I’m looking for something that is obviously durable but doesn’t rub or hinder mobility.

What do you use in the field?
 
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I've used the browning brand vest for my labs while duck hunting. They have a great fit and don't hinder mobility.
 
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I've used the browning brand vest for my labs while duck hunting. They have a great fit and don't hinder mobility.
 
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I've used the browning brand vest for my labs while duck hunting. They have a great fit and don't hinder mobility.
 

jimwinks

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I use the Mendota Skid plate (available at scheels) on my GSP, is is a few years old now and holding up nicely. I tried the browning brand first and it only lasted a couple of hunts before being trash.
 

MTJake

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I use the browning brand chest protector for my lab, and it works well so far. However, we do not have much really thick or nasty stuff to hunt up here, so it does not have to stand up to really thick brush.

 

mtfallon

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I use the cabelas vest for my toller, but it will prob last one season if you're getting into really bad stuff. Cheap enough that's not really an issue. I get 2-3 seasons out of one.
 

Clovis

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My dog has trashed cheaper vests in just a hunt or two but the Lion Country vests have held up well.
 
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ZNuke14

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Thanks for the input. I’ve gotten some local input for Cuga vests. But I will look in the LCS vest and the Mendota skid plate
 

Dos XX

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Mendota Skid Plate.

 
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ZNuke14

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For the skid plate folks, have you had any issues with the material rubbing the skin raw on your dogs?
 

MOwhitetail

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For the skid plate folks, have you had any issues with the material rubbing the skin raw on your dogs?
As long as you get one that fits between their front two legs you should be fine. Super important to get one that fits there though and doesn’t rub. Even the soft neoprene ones will rub a dog raw if they aren’t cut down to avoid rubbing in their “armpit” area as that skin is really thin/soft.
 
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