Does My Dog Need a Coat in Winter?
Do Dogs Need Jackets?
Do you wonder, "does my dog need a coat in cold weather"? All dogs
need walking daily and cold weather is not the reason to stay at
home, but it is the reason of worries for caring dog owners whether
their pets need some apparel in winter. Naturally, dogs as any
animals do not need clothes. But in many cases dogs live not in
their natural climate. For example, dog breeds used to live in warm
climate may live in areas with low seasonal temperatures. Thus, it
depends. So, let's review the cases when a dog needs apparel based
on its size, breed, and the temperature outside.
1. Dog Size
Small dog breeds are not so good with a stable dog body temperature
outside when it is cold. Especially if a dog is short haired or
originate from a warm climate zone.
2. Dog Origin
If you have a dog breed that originates from warm climate it most
probably needs a coat in winter.
3. Dog Fur Length
Usually short haired dogs take low temperatures harder than
long-haired ones. Long-haired dogs usually originate from cold
climate areas and do not require additional clothes in cold weather.
For example, Siberian Husky, Chow Chow, Caucasian Shepherd, Tibetan
Mastiff etc. Still you may need a light coat to protect your dog
from wet or when you are going to stay outside for a long time.
4. The Temperature and Time of Being Outside
Usually dogs stand temperature higher 45 degrees without clothing
and if the time is no longer 10 min.
Do Not Wear Dog Coats Inside
Dog coats are intended to keep dog body warmth in low temperature.
If you wear it inside your dog may overheat quickly. Take off a dog
coat at once it is not required or you came inside. This way you
will avoid dog skin irritation, overheating, and chafing.
We recommend dog coats designed to let your dog move active without
restriction of its moves, that keeps healthy dog body warms but
still the allows air circulation. It will protect your dog from wet
and cold, so think about it in autumn and winter and enjoy dog
walking in any weather!
