Attn dog owners.......would you buy.........

[dragonfly]

a bandana for your dog? IN AID OF LABRADOODLE RESCUE (http://www.labradoodle-rescue.com/index.html) see Post No.#3

I'm thinking about making a few to sell as christmas presents - would you buy one for your pooch??

here's an example

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3084/2796772637_cec2ff557f.jpg

[carasmam]

I'm a maybe on this one :lol: Cara wouldn't keep one on for 2 minutes, but I would possibly buy one as a present for my mates dog, who I think would look quite dandy in a bandana, like your dog does, and is such a lump would leave it on too :cool:

[dragonfly]

cheers Carasmam!

I'm wanting to sell them to raise funds for Labradoodle Rescue. its a charity thats been formed by labradoodle owners to help rehome all the labradoodles that have been sold to families with allergies as non-casting, allergy friendly dogs and then once their coats start to change owners find out that there are problems.

Labradoodles cannot be guaranteed not to shed or be allergy friendly and more and more of them are being put up for rehoming because they are placed in unsuitable homes. Labradoodle Rescue are aiming to rehome all dogs they are contacted about and therefore in need of funds.

think this is a fun easy way of helping

[carasmam]

What a good cause, good for you. It's a shame people are having to part with their dogs, allergies are horrible and doodles were advertised as the answer to all their problems too :(

[Julia]

My dog has one already, pink camouflage it is! I bought doggy material to make some more but never got round to it. Good idea, go for it!

[dragonfly]

thought I could do some christmassy ones and some snazzy ones that could be used at any time.

I've sent off for material so will post some photos once I've got them made up.

Reckon I would be selling them for about £4 for a double sided one (plain one side, pattern other)

[balto]

max had one on his collar a while ago, and must say it looked smart, but that is as far as dressing my dog i would go.Drangonfly, if you do decide to go ahead and make some let me know cause i would love to get him another one.

[skinnydog]

'Course I would buy one. Trouble is, the skinny dog is only into designer labels!!

As he is stripey I would need something to co-ordinate so if you can do plain black, brown or beige them I am so up for one of them.

[mrsmo]

Get me a pink girly one, cant have that skinnydog and her hound outdoing me and my little sweet darling girl!

[Torvaig]

Dragonfly, not sure if you live locally, but would it be helpful if we could donate material for your bandana making? If you want to arrange a drop off point (say a friendly shop owner) that we could use then it may help to keep costs down.

If you specify what materials would suit (cotton, I presume) and what minimum size (for one side) then I'm sure many of us could help....:)

[dragonfly]

Get me a pink girly one, cant have that skinnydog and her hound outdoing me and my little sweet darling girl!


got just the material on order for you Mrsmo - UPDATE postie has just delivered it

http://i13.ebayimg.com/03/i/001/0a/36/14d9_2.JPG

skinnydog, I think orange would do nicely!! ;) a nice co-ordinating colour

[dragonfly]

Dragonfly, not sure if you live locally, but would it be helpful if we could donate material for your bandana making? If you want to arrange a drop off point (say a friendly shop owner) that we could use then it may help to keep costs down.

If you specify what materials would suit (cotton, I presume) and what minimum size (for one side) then I'm sure many of us could help....:)

what a nice offer Torvaig! out 2 metres of material (1m plain, 1m patterned) I have estimated I can make 8 bandana's for med-large sized dogs - ebay is a great place for picking up cheap off cuts. not sure if demand will be high so will carry on as is for now but thanks again

[Torvaig]

Although I have always sworn to not humanise my dog, I can see the attraction of these bandanas. They are cute but I will try to resist.

I can just see his face if I put one round his neck. "Do you really think I am going to wear this? Don't you know I have to eat everything alien to me and that I will hardly stand to get towelled dry let alone wear anything that makes me look like a spiv? Ermm....what colours do they come in?" ;)

Good luck to you Dragonfly; hope you sell oodles.....:)

[brandy]

well you know i will *G*

[dragonfly]

Good luck to you Dragonfly; hope you sell oodles.....:)

Yeah.........oodles for doodles!!!

thanks Torvaig!!

[mrsmo]

Ha ha you are too funny!
love the material:*

LoL

Mrsmo

[jings00]

although i have always sworn to not humanise my dog, i can see the attraction of these bandanas. They are cute but i will try to resist.

I can just see his face if i put one round his neck. "do you really think i am going to wear this? Don't you know i have to eat everything alien to me and that i will hardly stand to get towelled dry let alone wear anything that makes me look like a spiv? Ermm....what colours do they come in?" ;)

good luck to you dragonfly; hope you sell oodles.....:)


lol !!!...................................

[Tilter]

I still have our old black lab's red bandana even though she's long gone. She wore it a lot. What is it with Kenny Rogers and black labs with bandanas.?

Good luck with your great idea. I'd get one but currently have a spaniel. Spaniels don't do bandanas.

[Torvaig]

I still have our old black lab's red bandana even though she's long gone. She wore it a lot. What is it with Kenny Rogers and black labs with bandanas.?

Good luck with your great idea. I'd get one but currently have a spaniel. Spaniels don't do bandanas.

I agree with you there Tilter ;)

[Fran]

I would certainly buy another one. my dog is black and is very handsome wearing his red and white spot one. Have you seen all the clothes for dogs in Pets at Home!!!

[dragonfly]

ok, have decided to go ahead and make a few up

the material I have/am getting is as follows

Girls
http://i12.ebayimg.com/03/i/001/14/01/1e13_1.JPG
Unisex
http://i21.ebayimg.com/01/i/000/78/af/7dcc_1_b.JPG
Boys/tomboys
http://i21.ebayimg.com/07/i/001/0b/d8/77a2_1.JPG Boys/Tomboys

and.....................

[dragonfly]

.........for Christmas

http://i2.ebayimg.com/03/i/001/08/a3/6b68_1.JPG

will let you know when I've got some completed :D

[skinnydog]

Halt the sewing machine right there Dragonfly!! The skinny dog has ditched the idea of an orange bandana and definitely thinks he would look cool with a pirate one.

Shiver me timbers....Can't wait!!:Razz

[dragonfly]

haha, tell him "good choice"!! it won't be ready in time for his travels tho as only ordered today!

[skinnydog]

Cool, no worries. I am sooooo excited about getting him this! Sad mother or what? No, don't answer that..

[brandy]

ohhh i like the poka dots and chrissie!!!!

[Tilter]

Dragonfly,
Carolyne from Lab Rescue said to wish you good luck and to tell you they sell bandanas as a fundraiser and they do really well. Seems like you're onto a winner judging by these posts.

[Allsorts]

Labrador rescue were selling these in Bower when they had their big fundraiser not that long ago. The two labs that had them on to show them off did look great in them.

[dragonfly]

thanks for the info Tilter & Allsorts.

I've got a couple more metres of material

a BLING BLING one, black with sequin holograms - for the more fashion conscious

http://i10.ebayimg.com/04/i/000/8f/59/ced7_1.JPG

and the more perennial red polka dot

http://i2.ebayimg.com/01/i/08/51/5b/52_1.JPG

hope to get the production line in progress tomorrow & Sunday

[carasmam]

Loving the bling bling sequin one Dragonfly :lol:

[cuddlepop]

What a brilliant idea but unfortunatly they wouldnt last two minutes on my dogs,yhey probably shread them.:eek:

Good luck and the bling ,bling ones my favourite.

[Tilter]

What is it with Kenny Rogers and black labs with bandanas.?

Duh. I meant Willie Nelson.

[dragonfly]

OK I have made some up now and they are as follows

Hearts & Flowers/Plain Mint (size approx 70 x 50 x 50 cm) £3.50 each

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3069/2982179760_8fcbd4f021.jpg

Multicolour Polka Dot/Dark Green (size approx 70 x 50 x 50 cm) £3.00 each

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3217/2981326425_0146f66434.jpg

if interested, please PM me for further info

[dragonfly]

shiver me timbers skinnydog, your order should be with you tomorrow, just in time for halloween.

Its all cut out just waiting to be sewed up when I'm sober enough to operate machinery!! ;)

[Venture]

I bought a couple for our two dogs 2 years ago from the 99p shop. They are pretty faded now through being washed. I for one would certainly buy some from you as well. Great idea for a good cause.;)

[Fran]

Wpuld definetly like to order the christmas one for my boy please.

[dragonfly]

thanks both!! I've got quite an order list now and all materials came home yesterday so will be cracking away with them today :)

once I've got them made up I'll post pics of them like those above

[mrsmo]

Hi, my little darling looks beautiful in her bandana but she is camera shy and runs off when I try to take a pic! Will see if I can get the other half to hold her long enough and post a pic of her plus bandana for you all to see.:)

[skinnydog]

I have just taken delivery of a very smart skull and cross bones bandana. I too will post a picture of the skinny man with his on.

They are excellent quality, so well made. Well done Dragonfly.

[skinnydog]

Here is the finished article, modelled beautifully of course!!

Well done Dragonfly. Good luck with the fund raising.

[dragonfly]

aww, he looks smashing :D & thanks for the nice recommendation Skinnydog glad to see I have a talent for something eh!!

[dragonfly]

I have 7 glittery pirate bandanas for sale @ £3.50 each as modelled below by the skinnydog himself

http://forum.caithness.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=2559&d=1225372547

If you would like one please PM or text/call me on 07729325626 for info

[Fran]

Skinnydog looks lovely and is a right poser!!He is a lovely model and his scarf is great

[dragonfly]

Wpuld definetly like to order the christmas one for my boy please.

Hi Fran, thats the Christmas ones made up I've got 6 med/large & 5 small/med all £3.50, if you PM me your address I'll post it out to you

Here's a pic of the large one

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3232/2992830689_2f8868b6e7.jpg

and Brodie is modelling the small one

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3296/2992830697_50d850cc23.jpg

[dragonfly]

If anyone would like to buy one, please see this thread (http://forum.caithness.org/showthread.php?p=453181#post453181)

[skinnydog]

Hi Dragonfly

Can I order a Jack Russell sized Xmas one please? Skinnydog thinks his cousin would look great in a festive one.
Cheers.

[dragonfly]

of course you can, I have small ones already made up so will deliver it to you tomorrow :D

[dragonfly]

2 new designs available in both small and med/large sizes - again £3.50 each

red/white polka dot/plain red reverse
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3048/3015979172_12930d0822.jpg

black/white paw prints/black reverse
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3143/3015975874_0b650d7dd9.jpg

PM or text/call 07729325626