I have tried two types. The cloth type that you soak in water was a waste of money. It provides an uneven and rather hard surface that does become hot in direct sun. I used it twice and discarded. The Canine Cooler which is filled with water, is a better product and is very much enjoyed by my girl. I have just returned from visiting family with a 120 lb. Leonberger and they have Canine Coolers in the kitchen and the bedroom. They stay cool and the dogs all tried to crowd onto them. The Leonberger never lays anywhere else! Easy to vacuum the sand off, or wipe with a sponge. They are heavy once filled, but definitely moveable. We only use them inside....and in the car so I don't know if the dogs would choose them over nice cool dirt outside! Marcy Smith --------------------------------- Looking for a deal? Find great prices on flights and hotels with Yahoo! FareChase. ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2007. All material remains the property of the original author and of GSD Communication, Inc. NO REPRODUCTIONS or FORWARDS of any kind are permitted without prior permission of the original author AND of the Showgsd-l Management. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. ALL PERSONS ARE ON NOTICE THAT THE FORWARDING, REPRODUCTION OR USE IN ANY MANNER OF ANY MATERIAL WHICH APPEARS ON SHOWGSD-L WITHOUT THE EXPRESS PERMISSION OF ALL PARTIES TO THE POST AND THE LIST MANAGEMENT IS EXPRESSLY FORBIDDEN, AND IS A VIOLATION OF LAW. VIOLATORS OF THIS PROHIBITION WILL BE PROSECUTED. For assistance, please contact the List Management at admin@xxxxxxxxxxxx VISIT OUR WEBSITE - www.showgsd.org ============================================================================