Watch your Dog, Then Make the Call on the Best Dog Cold Weather Sweaters
Although dog cold weather sweaters are everywhere, they are not always the
easiest piece of winter dog apparel to select for your pooch because there are so many
considerations and cute dog sweater choices. To help you narrow down the
appropriate winter knits for your pup, here are a few essential questions to
clarify what kind of sweater your pup will need.
1) Will your dog be indoors or outdoors?
In the dog apparel world, there are two types of
sweaters: indoor and outdoor. Indoor sweaters are usually lightweight and can
have more embellishments than outdoor sweats because they won’t be worn in the
same way. If you’re looking for an indoor sweater, knitted dog sweaters or
crochet dog sweaters are good bets,
whereas if you’re outfitting your dog for the outdoors, something more
heavy-duty is required.
Outdoor sweaters require a little more padding and durability. Often outdoor dog
sweaters are fleece-lined and have thicker and tighter weaves than their indoor
counterparts. Ultimately, for wear outside, warmth is the biggest consideration.
2) Is your dog super active or more sedentary?
Knowing if your dog is rambunctious or calm helps in choosing a dog sweater. For
example, an active dog will need a sweater or coat that can move with them. In
addition, you’ll likely want to consider a darker hued dog jersey as
they are more likely run into the mud and brush up against bushes. Because the
more dignified dog doesn’t have a hyper demeanor, they can get away with lighter
colored dog sweaters in daintier materials.
3) Is you dog small or large?
Sweaters are available for dogs of all shapes and sizes. Even though sweaters
are a little more common for small dogs, it is entirely possible to find them
for larger-set dogs too. For outdoor wear,
large dog breed jackets are a good
bet, and for indoor wear, large dog sweaters
are sure to adorn your dog in style. Whether your dog is small or large, pay close attention to the
dog gear sizing charts for each company with which you order. What might be a ‘large’ in
one store, may be a ‘medium’ somewhere else. Essentially it’s safer to go with
the company’s sizing chart rather than your own estimate of your dog’s size.
4) Design
Design denotes how the dog will wear the garment and where the dog cold weather
sweater will ‘sit’ on the dog. When choosing the design and style of your doggie
garment, consider durability and wear. Will the garment’s style be able to hold
up to areas on the dog that get worn easily? For design, choose something that
suits your dog’s activity level, breed and style. At the end of the day, the
dog’s comfort and warmth come first, so finding a design that incorporates these
two elements is a great choice.
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