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JCarlson2004 · 05-16-2006, 09:20 AM

I want to buy my babies a nice pool for the summer. I found this website -- it has inflatable pools (great for storage). Which pool do you guys/gals like?

I think the Whale Spray Pool is ADORABLE! But it doesn't look roomy enough for my babies to swim.

What do you guys think? Which pool do you like?

http://www.ballpitplus.com/site/7162...FUtXGgodIXJxBA

livingdustmops · 05-16-2006, 09:28 AM

Sorry I can't resist this but boy who has all the hot air to blow it up

They really are cute but I wonder what their nails could do to the sides? I just go and buy the heavy plastic ones at Wally World and then thrown them away if they start cracking.

JCarlson2004 · 05-16-2006, 09:32 AM

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Originally Posted by livingdustmops

Sorry I can't resist this but boy who has all the hot air to blow it up

They really are cute but I wonder what their nails could do to the sides? I just go and buy the heavy plastic ones at Wally World and then thrown them away if they start cracking.

LOLOL!!

I know what you mean about hot air

I have a friend who has an inflatable pool and her dog is fine with it. These pools are made with very durable material. They also come with several "patches" to stick on little holes/scratches. Plus, they're so inexpensive that I wouldn't be upset if something happened to them -- it's not like I'm spending $200 on a pool.

chachi · 05-16-2006, 09:34 AM

I like the whale.

vainchick5 · 05-16-2006, 09:36 AM

I agree, just get a plastic one because chances are they won't really swim, per se, more splash around. The inflatables will get a hole from their nails and teeth.

kristalk2006 · 05-16-2006, 09:36 AM

We had an inflatable pool until the neighbour kids (who came over to swim) started being loud, well Boethius (our bulldog) thought someone was in need of his help...apparently he felt the pool was attacking the kids

needless to say the poor pool didn't stand a chance. So I am not sure if nails are a problem but teeth are

Ever since then, we like the hard plastic ones.

Lacy's Mom · 05-16-2006, 09:50 AM

I agree with the others. Just get a plastic one and throw it away after the season. They are really cheap. They are also easier to empty.

i_love_my_yorki · 05-16-2006, 09:55 AM

I got one from the $1 store & it works really well

you dont need to spend a fortune

Lexi Rae · 05-16-2006, 10:30 AM

I bought one for lexi last year the hard plastic ones... she never went in it,
i did.... just threw it out, what a waste.. it was cheap though.. ordered from target around 15 dollars....

StewiesMom · 05-16-2006, 10:36 AM

I agree with getting a cheap one and tossing it after the season if you don't have much storage space. The whale one is really cute though. Stewie had one last summer that he was afraid of, but he looked SOOOOO incredibly cute swimming in it for those few minutes

StewiesMom · 05-16-2006, 10:40 AM

Jen, I am ordering that whale pool for my nephew for his first birthday!!! Thanks for the idea!

JCarlson2004 · 05-16-2006, 10:42 AM

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Originally Posted by StewiesMom

Jen, I am ordering that whale pool for my nephew for his first birthday!!! Thanks for the idea!

Welcome!

It's so adorable -- I know he'll love it and look so cute it in!

I think I'm going to order the whale pool too and if my dogs destroy it (which I doubt they will), I can just go to Target or Kids R Us and get another cheap one. The whale pool is just too cute to pass up!

connied2 · 05-16-2006, 10:46 AM

One of the other YT people had a perfect size pool for a small dog. Much easier and smaller than those at the web site you have. They are the one ring pools and work great for our little guys. Here are a couple of links for a few cool pools...
http://search.ebay.com/search/search...rclo=&saprchi=

http://cgi.ebay.com/sand-n-sun-one-r...QQcmdZViewItem

Hope this helps. Connie

RLC12345678 · 05-16-2006, 11:12 AM

I think the whale one is cute, but do you think your yorkie will be scared of it? Also, is it low enough where they will be able to jump in and out of it by themselves?? You don't want them to feel "trapped" in the pool, you know. I like the ones from eBay that are really small.

JCarlson2004 · 05-16-2006, 11:30 AM

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Originally Posted by connied2

One of the other YT people had a perfect size pool for a small dog. Much easier and smaller than those at the web site you have. They are the one ring pools and work great for our little guys. Here are a couple of links for a few cool pools...
http://search.ebay.com/search/search...rclo=&saprchi=

http://cgi.ebay.com/sand-n-sun-one-r...QQcmdZViewItem

Hope this helps. Connie

Great links. Thanks so much!

05-16-2006, 09:20 AM	#1
JCarlson2004 Mommy To 3 Poochies Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: New York Posts: 8,287	Puppy Pool -- Advice Needed! I want to buy my babies a nice pool for the summer. I found this website -- it has inflatable pools (great for storage). Which pool do you guys/gals like? I think the Whale Spray Pool is ADORABLE! But it doesn't look roomy enough for my babies to swim. What do you guys think? Which pool do you like? http://www.ballpitplus.com/site/7162...FUtXGgodIXJxBA __________________ Mommy Loves Codie, Tia & Baby Cali RIP My Precious Katie - I Love You

05-16-2006, 09:28 AM	#2
livingdustmops Princess Poop A Lot Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Colorado Posts: 6,728	Sorry I can't resist this but boy who has all the hot air to blow it up They really are cute but I wonder what their nails could do to the sides? I just go and buy the heavy plastic ones at Wally World and then thrown them away if they start cracking. __________________ Cindy & The Rescued Gang Puppies Are Not Products!

05-16-2006, 09:34 AM	#4
chachi I Love My Yorkies Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana Posts: 37,147	I like the whale. __________________ Chachi's & Jewels Mom Jewels http://www.dogster.com/?132431 Chachi http://www.dogster.com/?132427

05-16-2006, 09:36 AM	#5
vainchick5 YT 6000 Club Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: CA Posts: 6,588	I agree, just get a plastic one because chances are they won't really swim, per se, more splash around. The inflatables will get a hole from their nails and teeth. __________________ Mommy to Coco and Rocco

05-16-2006, 09:36 AM	#6
kristalk2006 Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 319	We had an inflatable pool until the neighbour kids (who came over to swim) started being loud, well Boethius (our bulldog) thought someone was in need of his help...apparently he felt the pool was attacking the kids needless to say the poor pool didn't stand a chance. So I am not sure if nails are a problem but teeth are Ever since then, we like the hard plastic ones. __________________ Kristal Proud Mommie of Princess Peach She's FINALLY home, and doing great!

05-16-2006, 09:50 AM	#7
Lacy's Mom YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: El Paso, Texas Posts: 3,065	I agree with the others. Just get a plastic one and throw it away after the season. They are really cheap. They are also easier to empty.

05-16-2006, 09:55 AM	#8
i_love_my_yorki YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 705	I got one from the $1 store & it works really well you dont need to spend a fortune

05-16-2006, 10:30 AM	#9
Lexi Rae Gina, (Lexi's Mommy) Donating Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: LONG ISLAND,NY Posts: 10,455	I bought one for lexi last year the hard plastic ones... she never went in it, i did.... just threw it out, what a waste.. it was cheap though.. ordered from target around 15 dollars.... __________________ Gina & Lexi CLICK HERE for our Photo Album ...

05-16-2006, 10:36 AM	#10
StewiesMom Stewie Rox the Sox Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Chicago Posts: 6,306	I agree with getting a cheap one and tossing it after the season if you don't have much storage space. The whale one is really cute though. Stewie had one last summer that he was afraid of, but he looked SOOOOO incredibly cute swimming in it for those few minutes __________________ Kristy & Stewie

05-16-2006, 10:40 AM	#11
StewiesMom Stewie Rox the Sox Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Chicago Posts: 6,306	Jen, I am ordering that whale pool for my nephew for his first birthday!!! Thanks for the idea! __________________ Kristy & Stewie

05-16-2006, 10:46 AM	#13
connied2 Donating Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: North Carolina Posts: 61	One of the other YT people had a perfect size pool for a small dog. Much easier and smaller than those at the web site you have. They are the one ring pools and work great for our little guys. Here are a couple of links for a few cool pools... http://search.ebay.com/search/search...rclo=&saprchi= http://cgi.ebay.com/sand-n-sun-one-r...QQcmdZViewItem Hope this helps. Connie

05-16-2006, 11:12 AM	#14
RLC12345678 I heart Hootie & Hobbs Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: USA Posts: 7,149	I think the whale one is cute, but do you think your yorkie will be scared of it? Also, is it low enough where they will be able to jump in and out of it by themselves?? You don't want them to feel "trapped" in the pool, you know. I like the ones from eBay that are really small.