{"id":8260,"date":"2022-10-24T12:45:00","date_gmt":"2022-10-24T11:45:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tails.com\/blog\/?p=8260"},"modified":"2022-10-20T15:45:01","modified_gmt":"2022-10-20T14:45:01","slug":"winter-wardrobe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tails.com\/blog\/winter-wardrobe\/","title":{"rendered":"Winter wardrobe"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Working on the GILL x tails.com<\/a> charity project to create a waterproof dog coat prompted some wider thinking about what really makes sense for the breeds that benefit from a winter coat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While our dogs (mostly!) come with their own weatherproof fur coats, there’s no doubt that there are some who need a bit of help when it comes to staying dry and warm. Couple that with the unpredictability of the British climate, and our dogs\u2019 desires to be out in all weathers \u2013 and of course their passion to be doing whatever we are doing and our desire to not have a dripping wet dog on the sofa! \u2013 and it\u2019s easy to see there are benefits to having a good quality dog coat to hand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Choosing the perfect dog coat, however, can be as much of a mystery as choosing the perfect harness or bed, so how do you decide what would be right for your dog?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

First of all, it has to be comfortable – that must always be the number one consideration. You need to find a coat that fits properly, that has padding or soft material at key places and contact points to ensure it won\u2019t rub their chest, neck, or under their stomach or legs, that it has a design that won\u2019t slip, and that allows your dog total freedom of movement. They need to be able to move their shoulders fully without any restriction and be able to fully stretch their backs, even when running at full speed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The lining should be soft and not itchy or hard (imagine you were choosing a jumper for yourself here), and the outside has to be flexible, so it moves with the dog.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Then be clear in what you need the coat to do \u2013 so ask yourself a few questions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n