DOG BOOTS
BASIC
CONSTRUCTION
 For the main body of the
boot, we selected a waterproof breathable fabric made of tough textured
nylon and polyurethane, also used in the manufacture of jackets for a
European police force. The fabric will retain its waterproof qualities
even after abrasion and is very durable. We reduced the number of connective
seams to a minimum, so as to limit potential stress points in the boot.
For the sole and toe
cap we chose hide. Not just any old piece of leather, but carefully dressed
cow hide which means that it is supple yet strong. To prevent wear from
the front claws of the dog's paws we incorporated a hide toe-cap, which
has the additional benefit of ensuring the boot stays correctly in position,
without twisting round, on the dog's foot.
Pro-Active Paws boots
are washable and re-useable and are fitted according to the width of the
dog's foot. They are adjustable to your individual dog's height of leg
so that a completely comfortable fit can easily be attained.
TYPES
OF BOOT
| Regular Boots |
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Providing excellent protection for
all types of ground and injury.
Useful for such problems as hot pavements,
snow causing ice balls, sharp flinty ground or broken glass, bruised
pads, allergies.
Dogs can work and play in our boots.
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| Custom Made Double-Sided Boots |
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These boots are made with the leather
'sole' pad on the top and bottom of the boot to provide extra protection.
The leather pad can be extended to suit the individual dog and boots
are made to measure.
Used for dogs which drag their paws,
or work or play in conditions where cuts occur to the top of the
foot. A similar design is also used for dogs who have missing paws
or toes.
A similar style is used for dogs that
swim a lot, since such dogs often wear the top of the paws on the
sides of swimming pools.
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| Waterproof Boots |
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On all our boot designs we can add
a special waterproof tape to seal the seams
Especially
useful where dressings or paws need to be kept dry.
(For dogs that
work or play in water we recommend that seam tape is not used since
water that enters over the top of the boot will be retained in the
boot - impeding progress!)
Boots are slightly
stiffer when seam tape is used and owners of very small or very
short-coated dogs are advised to consider whether it is needed for
their dog.
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