About how many gallons of water a day does a 100 lb dog need/drink in hot weather 100 degree weather ? Trying to decide on size.
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Get the large size, I have two dogs, both about 70+ lbs and they go through the large one in about 3 days in regular weather. Hope that helps. also it helps to fill it with ice and water on hot days, I find the water gets pretty warm even in the shade.
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Hi Melissa, good question and I think that you would be fine with a 5.0 gallon, the most popular size. I would also consider putting a frozen gallon jug of water in the container in the morning each day (like a big ice cube) which will keep the water cool and inhibit algae growth which can be an issue in warm weather. Also check out the Chiller Cover, which is a thermal cover for your Critter Cooler that increases sun protection 10X's. Hope this helps, best of luck keeping your big baby cool this summer. James Mushen
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I have a medium (which holds 55-60 ounces of water) and it works pretty well for my two lab mixes. My larger dog is about 65 pounds and his front paws are about 3.5 inches wide. His paws fit in the opening, but just barely. The medium is a good size because it isn't too heavy. That said, it isn't deep enough to get the dirt on my dogs' lower legs. If your dog is active and likes to slide in the dirt, you may want to get the large.
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If you don't mind filling it up daily, and the two of you are not excessive water drinkers--then this size would be grand. I am single, and use it for drinking, cooking, and my dog (Toy Fox Terrier). I tend to fill it up every other day for myself and the puppy, on average; which means that we probably go through a bit more than 80oz day. If you two are an active couple, however, I would recommend the next size up. But it all comes down to how often you want to fill it. Berkey's are great, so either way I totally recommend one!!
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I have a 22lb cockapoo who eats out of the small tulip bowl set into the small yoga bowl. I use the medium size of each for a water bowl shared by my 85lb goldendoodle and the cockapoo. I do have to refill it a couple of times a day. I think the sizes listed are pretty accurate as liquid ounces, so the small would hold a little over a cup and the medium would hold about 4 cups. For my cockapoo, the medium would be overly large for her food, though I think her ears would probably stay clean. The medium would be more suited for feeding my goldendoodle, though I feed them twice a day. Maybe you would have more food if you feed your dog only once a day. My dogs both like the tilted bowls. Hope this helps. I have a 22lb cockapoo who eats out of the small tulip bowl set into the small yoga bowl. I use the medium size of each for a water bowl shared by my 85lb goldendoodle and the cockapoo. I do have to refill it a couple of times a day. I think the sizes listed are pretty accurate as liquid ounces, so the small would hold a little over a cup and the medium would hold about 4 cups. For my cockapoo, the medium would be overly large for her food, though I think her ears would probably stay clean. The medium would be more suited for feeding my goldendoodle, though I feed them twice a day. Maybe... » Read More I have a 22lb cockapoo who eats out of the small tulip bowl set into the small yoga bowl. I use the medium size of each for a water bowl shared by my 85lb goldendoodle and the cockapoo. I do have to refill it a couple of times a day. I think the sizes listed are pretty accurate as liquid ounces, so the small would hold a little over a cup and the medium would hold about 4 cups. For my cockapoo, the medium would be overly large for her food, though I think her ears would probably stay clean. The medium would be more suited for feeding my goldendoodle, though I feed them twice a day. Maybe you would have more food if you feed your dog only once a day. My dogs both like the tilted bowls. Hope this helps. « Show Less
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My dog weighs around 100 Lbs so she gets 3 per day. I would rather give her a little to much than not enough. She is prone to hip displaysia.
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The manufacturer recommends one teaspoon full per day for each 20 pounds that the dog weighs--for example, 2 teaspoons for a 40 pound dog or 2-1/2 teaspoons for a 50 pounder. It comes in different size bottles, base order on size of dog.
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Also, it has worked very well for me in 100+ weather. It had kept the water about 80-85°, like bath water.
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I'm not exactly sure how much water it holds but it's a pretty good amount. I have four dogs a little bigger than yours (15-20 pounds) and three cats drinking from it. I completely empty/clean/fill once a week and sometimes fill during the week.
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It really depends on how much water you require for drinking, cooking, tea etc. I am a single person who consumes approximately I/2 gallon a day, and for me the travel size is perfect. It also fits perfectly on my bar counterand is convenient to take along on a car trip. For two people you might want to go one size up.
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I usually fill it with water at the dog park and l let my dogs drink, but then I empty it after they are done, so I'm not sure I can attest to how long the bowls will actually hold the water.. Sorry.
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I don't know if this would help, really, because it wouldn't hold much water at all and absolutely not enough in summer months. You might try one of these instead:http://amzn.to/1gBpCcLhttp://amzn.to/1oMJOgDGood luck finding something that works for you and your pup. I know it can be difficult. The first link has over 4 stars so most people seem to feel it works well.
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If the heater ran constantly, it would use 4.2 pounds every 3.5 hours. So if you actually had 100 pounds it would have a total run time of about 83 hours. But most 100 pound tanks are filled to 80% to allow for expansion, so you probably would have closer to 67 to 70 hours depending how full the tank is really filled.
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They're referring to 100 degree water. The water in the filter is very unlikely to actually reach 100 degrees F, especially if you run it even a little bit (since it's coming out of the ground tens of degrees colder).
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Hmmm. Those are big dogs! (I LOVE Goldens. I had one once.) This is a good sized fountain, but you'd probably have to refill it a couple times a day, I'm thinking. Or, you could just buy two of them. The bowl measures 12 inches across, and the bowl itself (not including the fountain part) is a little over two inches high.
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16 oz lasts me about a month - I give two of my dogs 2 squirts each every night and one of my dogs 4 squirts every night - you'll have to do the math.
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I've been wondering that too ... 128 oz of water is a whole gallon, so it's got to be pretty good size. I have two big cats, but was wondering where I could put it because I don't think it will fit on my bathroom counter! Guess I will order and find out.
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My dogs are 12 and 15 lbs. about the same measurements as yours. One of them hangs half way in and half way out, while the other curls up in a ball and rests his chin on the edge. We live in the SW and it can get pretty hot -both of them seem to get out of these and search for cooler places to lay as the day wears on. Hope this helps.