Does this provide enough water as a primary source of water (removing all water dishes) for smaller dogs like shih tsus?
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I would think it would. You would probably have to refill it a time or 2 throughout the day if for no other reason then so they have fresh water. It does drip some but if you read the direction and take the time to fill it correctly it does not drip a lot. I know some other people who use this as primary water source for their small dog and it works.
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I used this in my kennel for a 3 year old boston terrier and a 6 year old pug, they would run through the water maybe between 3-4 days.also, it does leak a little bit, so a small bowl or rag underneath the nozzle can help with that, leaks more at first and then settles into a small drip every now and then.
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its very big bottle... and it nos recomended to have no fresh water for our puppies... i have a 5month amstaff and it doesnt drink not even have of it in a 3 day period... so i change it constantly
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I certainly believe it could. I have a much larger dog, and it lasts him quite some time, no matter how much time he spends drinking from it.
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It is 9.5 inches to the top of the black container, add another inch or two for the white fountain. I took mine apart and just used the black container because there were no filters to keep the water fresh. But I have two great danes... it would probably work OK for smaller dogs.
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i bought it for my miniature pincher and it worked somewhat, but she couldn't drink water. We ended up getting her a anti bark collar, which works well when she is wearing it.
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Yes a small dog like from a yorkie to about a cocker spaniel..i use mine as a water dish for my saint bernard,english mastiff, pug and cocker spaniel....
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no, i have three large dogs and this was the worst bowl i have owned. very hard to clean the inside and the bowl collects dirt. gave up on it and bought the dogit bowl and absolutely love it. the water flow is such that the dirt collects at the bottom and the water is pumped up through the bowl. the dogs take longer to get a drink and there is no more water slopped on the floor or dripping from their mouths. much better choice.
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This water dish is automatic and worked well for me. It was just to small for my German shepherd. The spring is at the bottom and dispenses water automatically to keep it at a high water level. Frank
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We had it for our grand-dog (a boxer). We would bring her up to the faucet and toggle with our finger to get the water running to show her how it worked. Once she started licking it, we would let go and she realized she could work it. We used our first one years ago for the dog, but bought this new one for the grand-kids to play with and not waste water (for their hands, not as a faucet :) ).
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To add to my answer - I have this water system for my dog.......it works well. Petmate Replenish Pet Waterer with Microban, 1/2-Gallon, Pearl Peacock Blue
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I actually have a stainless steel bowl in it for water. My dogs wouldnt drink water from the plastic ones. Diameter of the bowl is 8 1/4" & 2 1/2" tall. Fits great.
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Yes. You fill the bucket up and close the top (make sure it seals properly). Open the valve and the bowl will fill up to the middle of the valve. As the dog drinks the water it is replenished automatically from the water in the bucket. One the busket is empty you need to refill it. Depending on the size of dog you may have to do this every few days (or to provide fresh water during hot summer days). They work fine.
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The Big Dog Pet Fountain puts out a good bit of water, the stream of water is pretty good. Our dog loves it. Have you moved the the flipper located on the right side(which is in front of the motor) if you are facing the fountain. Move it to the right to increase flow. We have used this fountain for a long time, both our cat and dog love drinking from the stream so guess it enough for them
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I can't answer for a Shih Tzu dog, but our three chihuahuas were afraid of the 10 oz. size bowls I put in their small cages. In a larger cage those would have been perfect, I think. Very good quality and I believe anything larger than 10 oz. would allow for stale water and dust & debris in it...plenty of water for a day or two in 10 oz. Hope this helps! Morgan Phenix
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Yes, but with a caveat. We have a Black Russian Terrier, a breed with a large beard. The plus is that she is able to drink clear water from the fountain, the filter works well in that regard. The problem is she gets the water dirty quickly. After eating or playing outside, she drinks and food particles get in the water and gets it dirty. She still drinks clear water, but the whole fountain gets very dirty and quickly gets slimy. This means about every other day we have to disassemble it, clean it and put it back together. It's gotten to be a real pain. So, we're going back to a regular bowl. We'll have to clean it often, but a 60 second cleaning twice a day is better than 15 minutes every other day. Yes, but with a caveat. We have a Black Russian Terrier, a breed with a large beard. The plus is that she is able to drink clear water from the fountain, the filter works well in that regard. The problem is she gets the water dirty quickly. After eating or playing outside, she drinks and food particles get in the water and gets it dirty. She still drinks clear water, but the whole fountain gets very dirty and quickly gets slimy. This means about every other day we have to disassemble it, clean it and put it back together. It's gotten to be a real pain. So, we're going back to a regular... » Read More Yes, but with a caveat. We have a Black Russian Terrier, a breed with a large beard. The plus is that she is able to drink clear water from the fountain, the filter works well in that regard. The problem is she gets the water dirty quickly. After eating or playing outside, she drinks and food particles get in the water and gets it dirty. She still drinks clear water, but the whole fountain gets very dirty and quickly gets slimy. This means about every other day we have to disassemble it, clean it and put it back together. It's gotten to be a real pain. So, we're going back to a regular bowl. We'll have to clean it often, but a 60 second cleaning twice a day is better than 15 minutes every other day. « Show Less
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No problems my big dog and my cat both drink from it my dog is a big shar pei so he needs the bigger bowl
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The lasting of the water really depends on the thirst and size of the pet. I have a large dog and a smaller container and I fill it it about once a week, regardless of the season. But I want to tell you that this product is really inferior. I had a dog-waterer that had a bottle like a water cooler in an office. Easy on; easy off; big bottle (not as big as a water cooler) virtually no spilling. One day the bottle broke when I got careless and I bought this product at a store. It is really hard to remove and return to the water pool. It's got a locking system to the bowl that is absurdly difficult and a pain in the ass. I just bought another brand that I hope is more like the first, but they are hard to find. This one goes in the trash the second the new one arrives. Hope this helps
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Yes. http://www.petmate.com/product/Petmate-Replendish-Waterer-W/Microban/24486#five
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Yes, the top of the stand around the bowls will fill with water and you have to dump it out. I too have a messly lab! It beats wiping it off the floor like I did with his other feeder though.