My sisters wanting some shoe/ boots for her dog as always gets sore/ ripped pads when out on walks/runs on gravely surfaces. Any recommendations? Also sizing? She's a weim x lurcher about vizsla size maybe bit daintier paws

The best ones I've found for my cocker are the Pawz ones (http://www.amazon.co.uk/Pawz-Waterproof-Dog-Boots-Medium/dp/B001J1Y9VA/ref=sr_1_1?s=pet-supplies&ie=UTF8&qid=1378486019&sr=1-1&keywords=pawz+dog+boots).  They are really waterproof, last very well on rough ground (even though they just look like balloons), and come in a range of sizes.  They also stay on when he runs off lead.  We tried some of the ones (sold in pet shops) which fasten with velcro, but they were forever coming loose or falling off, and lasted for only half a dozen walks at most.

My only reservation with the Pawz ones is that the neck of the boot which goes round the leg is very small, so I make a small snip with scissors to make it more comfortable for my boy, which compromises the life of the boot - each one lasts about a week, but they come in packs of 12 so I'm not too worried.  HTH.

Pawz fan here too, although I think the quality of them isn't as good as they used to be.

I recently bought some ruffwear boots for my injured boy and although theybare not great forhim as his feet turn over I tthink they would be great for a longer legged dog as they are designed for husky types. Quite pricey though.