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.
Dog lovers enjoy playing dress up with their small dogs. Smaller breeds of dogs have hair rather than fur and are susceptible to cold weather. They require the warmth that dog clothes offer if they are outdoors for any amount of time. Breeds such as: Silky Terriers, Chinese Crested Dogs, Yorkshire Terriers, Dachshunds and Maltese in fact benefit from sporting a dog sweater or coat. Tiny dogs prefer not to be exposed to the cold or rain and are most content warm and dry.
Smaller/Medium size dogs such as Pugs and Welsh Corgis have shorthair, but a more muscular build than teacup and small dogs. But wouldn't a Welsh Corgi just be so righteous in a dapper jacket or sweater? Sometimes it is just about looking good! Even though Boxers are muscular they don't fare well in extreme temperatures. Couldn't you see a Boxer wearing a Corduroy Dog Jacket?
Short haired breeds, like a Basenji, Italian Greyhound, Greyhound, Weimaraner and Vizsla have a thin build and need to exercise outdoors. They do not fare well with the extreme cold. During cold temperatures a barn jacket is easy to Velcro onto an active dog. A Barn Coat helps to keep outdoor dogs comfortable in cold weather. The Polyester side helps repel wind and water to keep dogs dry and safe from the elements, while the soft fleece side traps body heat to provide a den of snuggly comfort.
Some dog breeds don't need to wear a coat. For example, the Alaskan Malamute has a dense and wooly undercoat that enables them to be exposed to the frigid cold weather without wearing a coat. The Samoyed has a double coat that consists of a soft, thick undercoat and a harsh outer coat. Cold temperature breeds also have a ruff of hair around their neck for extra insulation. Some DO like it cold!
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 correct fit is necessary for best possible comfort. Follow these steps using a tape measure to determine what size coat your dog will need.
Step 1: Determine your dog's girth. Measure the girth which is the chest directly behind the front legs.
Step 2: Determine your dog's neckline. This is very important for hooded dog apparel.
Step 3: Determine 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.
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Even though dogs come complete with their own natural coat, they can always use an extra bit of comfort for adverse weather. Joanne Gallagher recommends visiting
Jake's Dog House for a wide selection of
Dog Sweaters & Coats that will offer your dog with comfort and style during the cold winter months.
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