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Protective Dog Clothing For Your Active Dog

You'll want to use protective dog clothing tothroughout an active day of hunting or
keep your active dog safe and warm whenhiking.
adventuring in the great outdoors. The right
dog clothing will go a long way in protectingYou'll want a dog coat that will protect your
your dog from cuts, scratches and severedog from the elements and rough brush found
weather  conditions.on  hunting  and  hiking  trails.
Protective dog clothing like dog coats,How sensitive to the elements your dog is
vests, and dog booties are important for morewill depend a great deal on the weather
than one reason. The main function of dogconditions, how much time he spends outside
clothing, like our own clothing, is to keepand  the  type  of  coat  he  has.
your dog dry and warm when the weather turns
stormy  and  cold.Shorthaired breeds tend to be more sensitive
to direct rain and cold. Whereas the fur of
But many people take advantage of the newerthick-coated breeds are more prone to absorb
styles of dog clothing that incorporatelots  of  water.
safety features like reflective materials
stitched into the outfits. They help to makeThe coat that you choose must be designed to
your dog much more visible when the weatherkeep your dog warm while providing protection
darkens the sky. This is an important safetyfrom wind and rain. When it's windy and cold
consideration for the dog that is activeoutside, fleece dog clothing will definitely
outdoors.help  keep  your  pooch  toasty  warm.
And if you take your dog hunting or hikingBut remember fleece alone is not the best
through the woods, she'll really appreciatechoice for trail conditions. It won't provide
the protective features of dog clothingmuch protection from the rain and it won't
designed specifically for active dogs. Evenstand up very well against the rough brush on
the most user-friendly trails through thethe  trails.
park are usually somewhat overgrown at the
edges with sharp sticker bushes andA dog coat with a combination of a warm
splintering  bramble.fleece lining and a durable nylon shell will
provide maximum protection and will help
When planning our outdoor activities we put amaintain  your  dog's  core  body  heat.
good deal of thought into packing all sorts
of protective clothing that we'll need toIf there's a chance that you'll be taking
keep ourselves dry, warm and comfortableyour dog into a cold and rainy environment
throughout  our  trip.it's probably a good idea to pack a raincoat,
too.
But are we leaving our canine friends out in
the cold? Since many of our dogs look so wellAnd if you choose a dog coat that covers the
protected in their natural fur coats, mostunderside of your dog, make sure that it's
people never consider that they too coulddesigned to give your dog enough room to do
benefit from protective dog clothing. Therehis  business.
are times when the cold weather or sharp
thorns  penetrate even the thickest of coats.Your dog's jacket will also provide some
protection from thorns and burrs. Dog owners
Just like us, if our dogs are leftwith thick-coated or longhaired breeds will
unprotected for extended periods of time theyfind this a very nice bonus. Removing
can suffer the chilling effects of theburdocks  from  fur  is  no  picnic!
elements . . . losing their body heat at an
accelerated  rate.Dog clothing designed for the active hound
should allow your dog to enjoy a full range
So before your next outing, consider packingof motion. So make sure the leg openings will
some protective clothing for your canine palnot  restrict  your  dog's  movement.
too!
Also, look for garments designed with clean
Tips For Selecting Dog Coats, Vests, & Doglines that are less likely to get caught on
Bootiesthings. A well-fitting garment designed for
the  shape  of your particular breed is best.
A good fit is essential. Dog clothing like a
dog coat, vest or dog boots must fit well soCopyright 2005 Dog-Supplies Advisor.com, all
that it will remain securely in placerights reserved. Reprinted with permission.



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