Shoota, not so much picking up these days, Mr P does a bit of shooting though. In fact we were both out in the freezing rain this evening waiting for ducks to come past... Who says romance is dead...
Sorry to be a spoilsport, but coats are not a good idea (according to vets and a lot of owners). Had working gundogs myself and they are fine if their coats are properly dried-off and bedding etc. dry. Some vets have said that it is actually damaging to put a coat on them. Unless a dog of mine had skin problems (can happen) I would not use a coat.
Our dog is still quite young, only 6 months old. She lives in the house, and is currently only going on the odd duck shoot for a few hours. We're really just looking for something to keep her warm for a short period. We've heard good reports about neoprene vests.
Last year, I saw a poor dog dressed in a Santa coat with reindeer antlers on his head. Poor little devil. He looked thoroughly miserable. His street cred was shot to bits with his butch pals. Reminded me of Eddie in Frasier.
So anyone who eats meat cannot be an animal lover?? Where is the difference between eating meat that someone else has killed and butchered and eating meat you have shot yourself?