Looking to get one for my new pup Tara. 5mm. Not sure I need the handle to get my dog out of the water into the boat, its rare I need to do that, and when I do, pretty easy to get her in the boat. Looks like most have the handle, which is hole in the vest? I would think no handles/holes would be warmer.

http://www.gundogsupply.com/protective-and-neoprene-dog-vests.html

No clue, if anything, I'd be shooting a PM asking you.

But makes sense the no handle style would be warmer.

Avery boaters parka, had one for 7 years and still going, ordered another one this year and it's still the same exact vest as the old one. Stay away from the other avery vests though. They suck

Tough nite Eric?

Didn't realize only half the link copied lol

I had a Banded vest that I really liked. It was too big for my current dog so I gave it away. Will buy it again when I need a new one

Just replaced My Avery after several years and went with 5mm Banded vest. It is the best fitting out of the box that I've found. Had to do some armpit trimming but other than that it fits good. And it was $10.00 cheaper than Avery @ MPW.

Been using the Banded 5mm vest on my dog for 4 years still going strong. Fits great just had to do miner trimming

I really like the tanglefree

Who makes the best vest that has floatation

This is the one I just got and it has floatation...5mm Banded
https://www.mackspw.com/waterfowl/water-dog/vests

Question ....what if it is 15* and you forget your dog vest? I don't have or have I ever own a dog vest just curious what you guys that baby your dogs would do?

Well, if I'm the dog, I'm gonna piss in your beer.

Tanglefree is the only way to go.

No vest, but if it's below 20, he gets to ride in the cab back to the house.

I duck hunt with a Vizsla, and they have no undercoat. So I would throw a coat over him in between retrieves, if I forgot his vest.

I like Avery