Extra Warm Dog Coats for Winter Wear
Thanks to the rise in popularity of dog apparel, extra warm
dog coats are
readily available to dogs. The same materials which humans have come to depend
on in the winter months also keep dogs toasty and allow them to play freely
outside. With this in mind, here are the key features of the top 3 warmest
dog
jackets:
Down Dog Coats
The hands-down winner for the warmest type of dog coat is the
down dog coat.
Made of feathers, this type of jacket is used by major outdoor apparel companies
such as The North Face to outfit those on hiking treks up Mt. Everest. The only
thing to watch out for with a puffy dog coat is it providing too much heat. One
way to combat this is to get a thin fleece lining to promote comfort and
ventilation next to the dog’s skin.
Polar Fleece Dog Coats
Polar fleece, fleece or polartec dog coats are all part of the fleece family.
Where polar fleece and fleece are the category names for this soft material, polartec is the brand-name fabricator of a high-end, more robust fleece. The
reason these notoriously warm and fuzzy jackets make the list of warmest dog
coats is because they are known for their incredible ability to insulate.
However, the list of fleece’s positive attributes doesn’t end with warmth, it is
also breathable, able to wick moisture away from the skin and flexible for
active dogs. Depending on the type of fleece, brands like polartec also boast of
being lightweight and quick to dry with the added ability of blocking wind, and
shedding rain and snow.
Neoprene Dog Coats
Neoprene dog coats are the best jacket for all-season protection and warmth. In
addition to being water resistant, flexible, warm and windproof, they can also
be used as a mild floatation device given they are made out of the same material
as wetsuits.
Therefore, the top three warmest canine coats have distinct uses: the down coat
for extra-cold adventures, the polar fleece coat for active dogs in cool
climates and the neoprene dog coat for year-round warmth.
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