Protective Dog Clothing For Your Active Dog

You'll want to use protective dog clothing to keepday of hunting or hiking.
your active dog safe and warm when adventuringYou'll want a dog coat that will protect your dog
in the great outdoors. The right dog clothing willfrom the elements and rough brush found on
go a long way in protecting your dog from cuts,hunting and hiking trails.
scratches and severe weather conditions.How sensitive to the elements your dog is will
Protective dog clothing like dog coats, vests, anddepend a great deal on the weather conditions,
dog booties are important for more than onehow much time he spends outside and the type
reason. The main function of dog clothing, like ourof coat he has.
own clothing, is to keep your dog dry and warmShorthaired breeds tend to be more sensitive to
when the weather turns stormy and cold.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 incorporate safetylots of water.
features like reflective materials stitched into theThe coat that you choose must be designed to
outfits. They help to make your dog much morekeep your dog warm while providing protection
visible when the weather darkens the sky. This isfrom wind and rain. When it's windy and cold
an important safety consideration for the dogoutside, fleece dog clothing will definitely help keep
that is active outdoors.your pooch toasty warm.
And if you take your dog hunting or hikingBut remember fleece alone is not the best choice
through the woods, she'll really appreciate thefor trail conditions. It won't provide much
protective features of dog clothing designedprotection from the rain and it won't stand up
specifically for active dogs. Even the mostvery well against the rough brush on the trails.
user-friendly trails through the park are usuallyA dog coat with a combination of a warm fleece
somewhat overgrown at the edges with sharplining and a durable nylon shell will provide
sticker bushes and splintering bramble.maximum protection and will help maintain your
When planning our outdoor activities we put adog's core body heat.
good deal of thought into packing all sorts ofIf there's a chance that you'll be taking your dog
protective clothing that we'll need to keepinto a cold and rainy environment it's probably a
ourselves dry, warm and comfortable throughoutgood idea to pack a raincoat, too.
our trip.And if you choose a dog coat that covers the
But are we leaving our canine friends out in theunderside of your dog, make sure that it's
cold? Since many of our dogs look so welldesigned to give your dog enough room to do his
protected in their natural fur coats, most peoplebusiness.
never consider that they too could benefit fromYour dog's jacket will also provide some
protective dog clothing. There are times when theprotection from thorns and burrs. Dog owners
cold weather or sharp thorns penetrate even thewith thick-coated or longhaired breeds will find this
thickest of coats.a very nice bonus. Removing burdocks from fur is
Just like us, if our dogs are left unprotected forno picnic!
extended periods of time they can suffer theDog clothing designed for the active hound should
chilling effects of the elements . . . losing theirallow your dog to enjoy a full range of motion. So
body heat at an accelerated rate.make sure the leg openings will not restrict your
So before your next outing, consider packingdog's movement.
some protective clothing for your canine pal too!Also, look for garments designed with clean lines
Tips For Selecting Dog Coats, Vests, & Dogthat are less likely to get caught on things. A
Bootieswell-fitting garment designed for the shape of
A good fit is essential. Dog clothing like a dogyour particular breed is best.
coat, vest or dog boots must fit well so that itCopyright 2005 Dog-Supplies Advisor.com, all
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