Spencer modeling his new winter wear

AmyB · 02-03-2010, 01:46 PM

I recently bought Spencer a coat. He is 13 years old & has never worn a coat. He's never really had to, as he never stayed outside much. Well, some of you may know he was diagnosed with doggy alzheimer's & the vet suspects he may also have a brain tumor. He's had some behavior changes, one of them being that he has decided he is now an outdoor dog. I have a hard time keeping him in the house. He wants to be outside, but he doesn't do anything to generate any body heat. He just moseys around or lays & sleeps. We also walk everyday, no matter what the temperature. It's been pretty cold this winter in Cincy & that along with the fact he has lost some weight had me worried. I wasn't sure if he would wear a coat, but I thought it was worth a try. I found a lady on the internet that custom makes the coats to fit the unusual Basset body size/type. As you can see by Spencer's face, he's not terribly thrilled with the coat, but he does wear it and does not try to get it off. He wears it when we walk and when he decides he's going outside for longer than a quick potty break. I told him he is handsome & the other dogs are surely jealous, but I'm not so sure he agrees.

""Pfttt. C'mon mom, the guys are going to laugh at me."

Beverly Anne · 02-03-2010, 02:12 PM

Oh, how cute!! I love it, I wish I could get Fran to wear one but he just tries to chew it off.
Great pictures of a handsome fellow.

murraysmom · 02-03-2010, 02:18 PM

Aw Spencer you are such a cute and handsome boy in your new coat! Stay warm you sweet boy!

2hounds · 02-03-2010, 02:56 PM

Spencer is such a cutie. I imagine that's what my boy Gibbs will look like someday. His face is already getting white like Spencers. What a great coat, glad he keeps it on. My childhood dog Lil' Bit-A-Renagade (AT

always found a way out of his coat no matter how sick he was.

Basset Momma · 02-03-2010, 03:13 PM

I love Spencer in his jacket. I wonder if it is the brain tumor making him to prefer to be outdoors? The reason I ask is my Abby, an elderly brittany with a nasal tumor prefers to sleep where it is cold, despite having arthritis - even caught her napping in th snow last week. It is because the cancer revs up her metabolism and so the cool outside helps her feel better. Sending Spencer lots of warm thoughts

Lightning&Stomps · 02-03-2010, 04:19 PM

Spencer, I think that jacket makes you look really hot, and I'm not referring to the temperature! Those colors really set off your ears!

Yogi's Mom · 02-04-2010, 05:58 PM

He looks adorable! Does this lady make coats in different fabrics? I would love to get Yogi another coat, one that fits better anyway.

AmyB · 02-04-2010, 07:14 PM

Aww, thanks for all the nice comments. Lightning & Stomps - you make Spencer blush!

Yogi's Mom - the website is: gotsnoods.com

The coat fabrics on the site are fleece, but in a variety of patterns. From looking at her site, it seems she takes special requests also. She was very nice to deal with & filled my order quickly. I would recommend her.

Betsy Iole · 02-04-2010, 09:32 PM

That second photo says it all, doesn't it?

Kimberly · 02-05-2010, 01:29 AM

He looks very handsome and distinguished for an older gentleman.

02-03-2010, 01:46 PM	#1 (permalink)
AmyB Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Posts: 1,855	Spencer modeling his new winter wear I recently bought Spencer a coat. He is 13 years old & has never worn a coat. He's never really had to, as he never stayed outside much. Well, some of you may know he was diagnosed with doggy alzheimer's & the vet suspects he may also have a brain tumor. He's had some behavior changes, one of them being that he has decided he is now an outdoor dog. I have a hard time keeping him in the house. He wants to be outside, but he doesn't do anything to generate any body heat. He just moseys around or lays & sleeps. We also walk everyday, no matter what the temperature. It's been pretty cold this winter in Cincy & that along with the fact he has lost some weight had me worried. I wasn't sure if he would wear a coat, but I thought it was worth a try. I found a lady on the internet that custom makes the coats to fit the unusual Basset body size/type. As you can see by Spencer's face, he's not terribly thrilled with the coat, but he does wear it and does not try to get it off. He wears it when we walk and when he decides he's going outside for longer than a quick potty break. I told him he is handsome & the other dogs are surely jealous, but I'm not so sure he agrees. ""Pfttt. C'mon mom, the guys are going to laugh at me." __________________ Amy, mom to Sadie (ATB, 6/9/06) & Spencer (ATB, 8/19/10) - always in my heart and Clifford (gotcha date 7/2/11).

02-03-2010, 02:12 PM	#2 (permalink)
Beverly Anne Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Boston MA Posts: 737	Oh, how cute!! I love it, I wish I could get Fran to wear one but he just tries to chew it off. Great pictures of a handsome fellow. __________________ Francis's Bevy

02-03-2010, 02:56 PM	#4 (permalink)
2hounds Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Norfolk, VA Posts: 1,152	Spencer is such a cutie. I imagine that's what my boy Gibbs will look like someday. His face is already getting white like Spencers. What a great coat, glad he keeps it on. My childhood dog Lil' Bit-A-Renagade (AT always found a way out of his coat no matter how sick he was. __________________ Mommy to Gibbs and kitty kitty Eva Dear sweet *Lily (ATB )* you will never be forgotten.

02-03-2010, 03:13 PM	#5 (permalink)
Basset Momma Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: West Texas Posts: 2,305	I love Spencer in his jacket. I wonder if it is the brain tumor making him to prefer to be outdoors? The reason I ask is my Abby, an elderly brittany with a nasal tumor prefers to sleep where it is cold, despite having arthritis - even caught her napping in th snow last week. It is because the cancer revs up her metabolism and so the cool outside helps her feel better. Sending Spencer lots of warm thoughts __________________ -Wendy Mom to Samantha, Jake, Cuddy, Frodo, & Indy

02-04-2010, 07:14 PM	#8 (permalink)
AmyB Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Posts: 1,855	Aww, thanks for all the nice comments. Lightning & Stomps - you make Spencer blush! Yogi's Mom - the website is: gotsnoods.com The coat fabrics on the site are fleece, but in a variety of patterns. From looking at her site, it seems she takes special requests also. She was very nice to deal with & filled my order quickly. I would recommend her. __________________ Amy, mom to Sadie (ATB, 6/9/06) & Spencer (ATB, 8/19/10) - always in my heart and Clifford (gotcha date 7/2/11).

02-03-2010, 02:18 PM	#3 (permalink)
murraysmom Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: southcentral Pa. Posts: 2,235	Aw Spencer you are such a cute and handsome boy in your new coat! Stay warm you sweet boy!

02-03-2010, 04:19 PM	#6 (permalink)
Lightning&Stomps Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Versailles, Ky. Posts: 1,203	Spencer, I think that jacket makes you look really hot, and I'm not referring to the temperature! Those colors really set off your ears!

02-04-2010, 05:58 PM	#7 (permalink)
Yogi's Mom Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 1,109	He looks adorable! Does this lady make coats in different fabrics? I would love to get Yogi another coat, one that fits better anyway.

02-04-2010, 09:32 PM	#9 (permalink)
Betsy Iole Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1969 Posts: 4,901	That second photo says it all, doesn't it? __________________ Betsy, Mom to CH Bugle Bay's Sin City Caper UD RE TD BHCA-VC CH Bugle Bay's Sin City Cuppa Joe TD CH Bugle Bay's AllUCanEat Buffet CDX RN TDX NA CGC BHCA-VCX, 1996-2008 "Bugsie" UDX NA NAJ CGC, 1991-2006

02-05-2010, 01:29 AM	#10 (permalink)
Kimberly Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Alaska Posts: 408	He looks very handsome and distinguished for an older gentleman.

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