Dogs Need Coats and Sweaters Too!
The days are getting chilly. Time to pull out the coats and sweaters and turn on the heater! Even though dogs come with their own coats, they could use extra warmth provided by a dog coat or sweater.
Some smaller dogs grow hair rather than fur and are vulnerable to colder weather. They require the warmth that dog clothes proffer if they are outdoors during cold winter days. Breeds such as: Dachshunds, Silky Terriers, Yorkshire Terriers, Chinese Crested Dogs, and Maltese in fact profit from dressing in a dog sweater or coat. Miniature dogs dislike being exposed to the cold.
Medium sized dogs such as Welsh Corgis or Pugs have short hair, but have a more muscular build than small dogs. But I’m sure all would agree that a Welsh Corgi would look excellent in a stylish coat or jacket? Sometimes it is just about looking good! Even though Boxers are another breed that don’t fare well in extreme temperatures despite their muscular build. Wouldn’t a Boxer look swell wearing a Corduroy Dog Jacket?
Short haired breeds, like a Greyhound, Basenji, Weimaraner, Italian Greyhound and Vizsla have a leaner build and require outdoor activity and do not handle chilly weather very well. Barn jackets are ideal during cold stormy days and are a cinch to Velcro around an active dog to preserve their body heat. The Polyester lends itself as a protective to fend off wind and water while maintaining a dry pet, while the fleece retains body heat to supply warmth.
Some breeds don’t have need of a coat to provide warmth. For instance, the Alaskan Malamute possesses a bulky and thick base-coat that permits them to be exposed to extremely cold temperatures with minimal to no protection. The duality of the Samoyed coat offers a soft, thick undercoat with a callous outer layer. In addition, cold temperature breeds have a main of hair around their neck for extra warmth.
Geriatric dogs need additional warmth in their elderly years. A dog coat lined with fleece will preserve an older dog’s warmth efficiently. For a dog with arthritis, a dog jacket or coat will offer aid to their chilly bodies. Dogs that are not in a condition of good health can take advantage of a therapeutic dog coat. By using heat, cold and magnetic therapy, these dog coats offer therapeutic relief.
The right fit is imperative for optimal comfort. Follow these three steps using a tape measure to figure out what size coat your dog will need.
Step 1: Measure your dog’s girth. The girth is the dog’s chest behind the front legs.
Step 2: Measure your dog’s neck. This is an important for hooded dog apparel.
Step 3: Measure the length of your dog from the base of their neck to the base of their tail.
Even though dogs are born with their own coats, they always could use extra warmth for cold and rainy days.
Although dogs come equipped with their own natural coat, they can always use an extra layer of comfort for adverse weather. Joanne Gallagher recommends visiting Jake’s Dog House for a large assortment of Dog Sweaters & Coats that will offer your dog with comfort and fashion during the cold winter months.
