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#1 · (Edited)
Well, it looks like fur parents are starting to think about the cold weather. With many new members, I will post my favorite custom sweater site. These sweaters are the best on the market and they fit like a glove. They are custom made and worth the wait! So no more sweaters that are too short! They are also affordable and ship free from Turkey. Here are 3 I just bought. I have about 2 dozen of her sweaters and winter coats!!

http://www.royalfifi.net/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=3_22&sort=20a&alpha_filter_id=1
 

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#39 ·
A place I found that I really LOVE for custom measured coats

It's website is www.bubcoats.com

Why I really recommend them is:

You measure and get whatever exact size your fur baby needs.

The coats follow your pup's shape, do not bulk, and are form fitting which helps prevent matting. They allow complete freedom of movement for running, rolling, etc and don't need any adjustments for when they need to pee/poop.

They WILL (if specifically asked) put in for you -a special button hole-like slit that easily accommodates your harness (I don't trust leash rings as much) And I like the look better with the harness UNDER the coat.

They utilize the same kind of buckles that lupine and other quality collars use- to close up their coats instead of Velcro or snaps. It takes only about 6 seconds to put on or off. :)

Your pups underbelly area is all covered-I don't understand coats that leave this area unprotected. (It's cold here in Chicago!)

They are inexpensive, machine washable, made in America and they donate to shelters! -i love how their coats are made: the insides of their winter coats are soft fleece and the outsides are totally water repellent. Their plain fleece ones without the shell are real thick, soft, double fleece.

These, I think, are coats for people that care more about super practical -than super cute. (I've found in my search, much cuter coats, but none with these specs.

Here's a picture of 22 week old now, Emery, in his one of his coats.
 

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#44 · (Edited)
Just wanted to post Scudder in his sweater from Royal Fifi. I posted it earlier with Fred wearing it, but it was custom made for Scudder. As you can see, if you measure correctly, the sweaters fit perfectly. The turtleneck has buttons that undo for easy on and off. Just didn't want Chantal to get a bad rep, when her stuff is exquisite:)
 

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#45 ·
Scudder looks really handsome in his sweater.

I have been reading all these postings and think I know how to measure. Linda, did you add a little or measure a little extra for around and down his body? I like the way it fits him not too tight. Does he seem to mind it being hooked under his tail?

Do you have any (or anyone) have any with the legs? Which do you like better?
 
#47 ·
Scudder looks really handsome in his sweater.

I have been reading all these postings and think I know how to measure. Linda, did you add a little or measure a little extra for around and down his body? I like the way it fits him not too tight. Does he seem to mind it being hooked under his tail?

Do you have any (or anyone) have any with the legs? Which do you like better?
Thanks! I agree, he looks so smart in his sweaters and prefers to be warm rather than cold. I can always tell if he is cold, as he curls up and his nose is like ice. Freddie hardly ever wears sweaters, because he runs on the warm side and his nose is always warmer than Scuds and Bella's.

I stood him up with his head slightly up and in a show dog stance, legs slightly back. I held the tape measure right up to wear the head joins the neck. Then I held his tail back a little, and measured right to wear it joins. If you measure a few times, you are likely to get different measurements because of the way they stand or hold their head. Go with the longest measurement. For the chest and neck I didn't add, but I did not squeeze the tape. I just went around gently and gave her that measurement. Scud has a big head so I made sure I did not measure tightly. Keep in mind over time these sweaters do stretch in the neck and chest.

He doesn't even notice he is wearing a sweater. let alone the tail ring. You have to request that if you want that.

I do not like the legs at all. Anything with legs, mat my guys hair. I also think they look better without them.

If you order, please post pictures! I can't wait to get my 3 BRUNO sweaters. I got one in brown with pink stripes, black with light blue stripes and teal with light gray/silver stripes!!

When measuring just use your common sense. Think about wear the sweater will fall on the dog and make that be your measurement. I hope that makes sense. One more thing. Scudder has a large chest so I do measure his chest tighter, because I don't want the waist area to be too big.

Have fun shopping!
 
#49 ·
Here are a couple more helpful pictures. Here you will see the buttons. You can see how much the sweaters stretch over time.

I also give her a turtleneck measurement. So I give her length ( base of neck to tail), neck girth, chest girth, and turtle neck length. I also request buttons on neck and tail strap.
My boys 15 & 16 lbs gets a 4" turtleneck unfolded, 2" folded
Bella 7 lbs gets a 3" turtleneck unfolded, 1.5 folded. She can also do mock turtlenecks.
 

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#50 ·
Linda and I like our sweaters a bit different. I always tell Chantal no sleeves and a short neck. I don't like the turtle necks on my dogs. Well, my dogs don't like them :). I just ordered 4 more for Cassie. She has been traveling back and forth from my house to my Mom's (since we kind of share Cassie) with her sweaters. I thought it would be good to have some to keep at both houses.

I measure the dogs (not too snug) and then add a 1/2 inch or so since I like them a bit looser. Seems to work well for us.
 
#51 ·
I figured I would post some pictures of my pups in some of their coats and sweaters from Chantal. Cassie is the only one who really likes clothes, so she has a lot. Dugan gets depressed and Brady is not a huge fan, so they don't wear them too often.
 

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#52 ·
LOL! Never pass up a chance to post pics of our cute dogs huh Karen???

Adding a half inch is probably what mine comes out to be, by measuring loosely. If you think about it, adding a half inch or even an inch to the girth really isn't that much.

For the coats, I always add 1/2 inch to the neck and chest.
 
#55 ·
Oh my...they are ADORABLE...every last one of them!

My girls need sweaters....going to measure and order them...thanks to the precise instructions.

One last question Linda, the first red cable knit and the last (pictures) yellow cable knit are the same right? I really like the looks of that one, but which sweater is your favorite?

Opps...one more question! My daughter has a min pin with a cropped tail, would I get him the tail loop too or just a straight one. Not sure a loop would stay on.

Thanks so much to all for the info and the great pictures.

Estelle
 
#59 · (Edited)
Oh my...they are ADORABLE...every last one of them!

My girls need sweaters....going to measure and order them...thanks to the precise instructions.

One last question Linda, the first red cable knit and the last (pictures) yellow cable knit are the same right? I really like the looks of that one, but which sweater is your favorite?

Opps...one more question! My daughter has a min pin with a cropped tail, would I get him the tail loop too or just a straight one. Not sure a loop would stay on.

Thanks so much to all for the info and the great pictures.

Estelle
I missed your post! You must have posted at the same time I did.

I wouldn't get the tail strap for a cropped tail. If you notice her sweaters have a semi circle cut out for the tail. Look at the brown sweater I posted laying flat. You can see the cut out there. The brown sweater is the same as the yellow green one. Here it is: Mine is more this color. the picture I took made it look yellow.

http://www.royalfifi.net/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=3_80&products_id=876

This sweater is more expensive because it is a complicated one to make. It comes in a lighter weight wool and a bulkier wool. I prefer the bulkier wool as it holds it shape longer. I still like the thinner wool for something not too warm for the pups. Makes a great house sweater. The yellow/green sweater I posted is the lighter wool. The choc brown one is the bulkier wool.

This is the red one: I had her do it in Alpaca wool instead of Angora. Alpaca is so thick and soft. I just love it, but not as many colors to choose from.

http://www.royalfifi.net/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=3_22&products_id=725

Here is what the sweater comes out looking like in the Alpaca wool. Much more bulky http://www.royalfifi.net/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=3_22&products_id=728

So which one is my favorite? Gosh, I love them all! I'm so torn. On different days I like different ones better. I hated the stripped one on Scudder at first, but now I love it and ordered 3 more. I love the DANNY. I also love the BRUNO, and TICO. I guess this is my favorite in the bulky wool. I love the cables and design. This is the same style as the brown and yellow/green one.

http://www.royalfifi.net/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=3_80&products_id=700
 
#57 ·
Linda, you know I have plenty more, just not in my pictures at the moment :). Actually, the Danny sweater belonged to Bacca. When the power was out and we moved into Mom, Dugan wore it home one day so he could be warm in our house. Bacca HATES clothes, so I think Dugan has inherited it now :).
 
#60 ·
Fiesta Wear!!!

My daughter thinks I'm the meanest fur mom if I take Timmy outside wearing this. I just laugh when I look at him and doesn't everyone need a good laugh? Come to think of it he wouldn't look at me in any of the pictures I took. I took these with my iPhone so the quality kind of stinks. So I need opinions.
1- Do I add sleeves to the front?
2- Should I cut the loops and make it just strings?



 
#66 ·
My daughter thinks I'm the meanest fur mom if I take Timmy outside wearing this. I just laugh when I look at him and doesn't everyone need a good laugh? Come to think of it he wouldn't look at me in any of the pictures I took. I took these with my iPhone so the quality kind of stinks. So I need opinions.
1- Do I add sleeves to the front?
2- Should I cut the loops and make it just strings?



Ive always loved Linda's sweaters and coats Zoey and Maddie have some that they still wear.
I love your sweater you made it really is a cute idea with the loops.
Last year I spend so much money and time trying to make a line of coats ones that they would stay dry. I got one pretty much figured out . The problem was on our first real run her leg fell out and I never tried fixing the problem. I don't like it when its hard to get on so the bottoms were to loose I think or maybe to long?any way I had altered the pattern so much I have no idea where I left off and would take hours to figure out what one I finally used.:) The blue one has a harness over that I designed of all the prototypes that has worked so far. The white clown out fit lasted one muddy walk:pound: Here are some of my coats and Maddie before she ruined her cute hoodie.
 

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#61 ·
Like I said, Timmy is ready for a festival:)!! I think cut the loops. I am always cautious about things that can get my dogs caught on something. So for me, they never wear their collars in the house, or any sweaters or coats that have buckles or may be loose fitting.
 
#63 ·
Timmy looks adorable! Not mean at all. I think Nina is jellous.

I am really enjoying seeing all the dogs geared up.

Karen you are obviously having too much fun playing dress up with your adorable havs. I really like the last picture with the pink sweater and matching pink tongue.
 
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