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Nose protection for a Jack Russell
I have a young (1 year) Russell that loves to a push, roll and chase a ball. I'm
talking something the size and weight of a basketball. Any smaller sized ball can be mouthed and of no challenge to him. The trouble that a basketball has tiny grip aids that as the ball rolls against his nose it wears a sore on his nose in about 15 minutes of play. We have tried volley balls - too soft a cover and will last about 10 minutes before he manages to rip the cover with a tooth and a minute later the ball is trash. A soccer ball will last a bit longer but should we let the pressure get a little low and we don't catch it the ball is trash. So we bought a ball that is about the size of a basketball but hard, smooth and sold as "Almost Indestructible." It works well but it gets small burrs and scratches that will quickly cut and abrade his nose. I've thought of a muzzle but dismissed because he is working very hard and needs all the air he can get. I hate to end this form of play because it is great exercise and Jack's need a lot of it or they become a hand full. Does anyone know of a device that will protect his nose. -- --------------------------------- --- -- - Posted with NewsLeecher v3.8 Beta 6 Web @ http://www.newsleecher.com/?usenet ------------------- ----- ---- -- - |
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Nose protection for a Jack Russell
Just_A_Stranger ) writes:
I've thought of a muzzle but dismissed because he is working very hard and needs all the air he can get. ....unlike racing greyhounds who hold their breath during races? Were you thinking of something that just mounts to the nose? Nose piercing is an interesting possibility but it seems like a lot of work just to avoid the use of a muzzle. --kyler |
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