Dog coats are much more than just a fashionable design accessory. Dogs without an undercoat can freeze in the cold. These dog breeds include the Hungarian Vizsla, the Weimaraner, the Dalmatian, the Great Dane, the Boxer, the Doberman, the Rhodesian Ridgeback, the French Bulldog, but also the short-haired dachshund, the whippet, other greyhound breeds and of course many mixed breeds.
Dog coats come in several different designs and for different purposes.
In its function, a dog coat compensates for the dog's heat loss, which would otherwise be prevented by an undercoat. This means that a dog can spend longer periods of time outside in cold seasons without freezing. The higher quality the fabrics and cut of a dog coat, the better and more intelligent the insulation function of the coat. The dog's body heat can either be maintained for longer or - depending on the outside temperature - be intelligently regulated.
Materials and fabrics for dog coats
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At Theo & Emma® we therefore use warm knitwear for our dog sweaters, waterproof fabrics for our raincoats and water-repellent and waterproof jacket fabrics for our chest straps. This ensures that our dog coat collection is optimally adapted to the needs of dogs and humans. This keeps them dry and is a wonderful companion for trips into the forest or the urban jungle, especially in autumn or spring.
The difference between dog coats, dog sweaters and dog raincoats
Raincoats for dogs should at least be water-repellent, and even better, waterproof. The dog raincoat should not be too tight and should have enough room to move so that your dog does not feel restricted or restricted in its movements. The cut and quality of the material should be chosen so that the dog raincoat does not slip when moving, leaving your dog's rear end exposed and getting wet.
The dog sweater is perfect for the transitional period. When it gets colder outside, the dog sweater will keep your dog warm. A dog sweater is also a wonderful alternative to a coat on dry winter days. As an all-rounder, a dog sweater should be in every travel bag in the winter months. You should consider the following when choosing a dog sweater: In addition to a comfortable fit, a dog sweater should be cut long enough on the chest and thighs to keep the body sufficiently warm. A well-cut dog sweater should also cover your four-legged friend's rear end sufficiently. And importantly, a dog sweater should be washable. Because on cool and damp days in autumn or spring, our dogs can get dirty on a walk. In this case, a sweater should ideally be able to be washed in the washing machine at 30 degrees.
Winter coats for dogs
The winter coat for dogs is a dog coat for particularly cold days. When temperatures are well below freezing and you are taking your dog on a trip in the winter landscape, a winter coat is a must. The dog winter coat is primarily characterized by a lined and water-repellent fabric quality. Your dog should not only be kept warm in all the necessary places, but also dry. Because if it starts to snow while you are out and about, even the best insulation is of no use if it gets wet. As with a dog sweater, the winter coat for dogs should also adequately cover your dog's chest, thighs and rear. The winter coat should also offer enough freedom of movement so that your dog can run and play in the snow undisturbed. The cut should not be too tight. There should still be enough room for a flat hand between the dog and the coat when it is on. The last thing you should pay attention to is whether it can be washed. Winter coats for dogs can also get dirty and should therefore be machine washable at 30 degrees.
