Whippet Dog Coats for your Lean and Dashing Dog
Whippet dog coats are more than just a trend. Due to the whippet's sleek,
lean and delicate build, they are not designed to spend prolonged periods in
cold climates without protection. Just like greyhounds wear coats in the cold
and rain, whippets require the same attention when it comes to properly
outfitting them for walks, runs or outings to the park.
To ensure your whippet's dog jacket has the best fit, size and style for outdoor
outings, here are some suggestions:
Size
Size is the most important consideration for your dog’s comfort. Since
whippets love to slice the wind with their swift speed, the garment’s size
should be snug, yet provide enough room to breath. Each dog apparel supplier
tends to have different dog gear sizing charts, so remember to go by the sizing chart of
the company from which you’re purchasing in relation to your dog’s measurements.
Best Fit
One way to make sure you get the best fit is to choose a fabric or material
that has a little give. Because whippets move every part of their body when
running around, a fabric’s flexibility is of utmost importance. A great coat for
fall, winter and spring is a polar fleece dog jacket. This type of coat is well
suited to whippets because it is breathable, soft, has give—and depending on the
grade of fleece—blocks wind, and sheds rain and snow.
A Turtleneck
Although insulating a whippet’s vital organs from the cold is important,
another key area is the neck and head. Despite the fact that dogs don’t lose as
much heat from their heads as humans, the area from their neck upwards is
delicate and very susceptible to pounding rain or frigid cold. Therefore, you
may wish to look for a coat with an attachable or build-in turtle neck that can
extend to the ears for full head protection. Otherwise,
dog accessories like
neck warmers can be bought separately. The only precaution to take with neck
warmers is to check if they have a little slit in which to pull through the
lead.
Summertime
Winter is the only time to protect your whippet. Just like humans can’t stand getting
bitten by mosquitoes and the like, dogs are vulnerable to these pesky creatures
as well-–especially short-haired dogs. To protect the majority of your dog’s
body from getting bitten, a lightweight summer coat will greatly reduce your
whippet’s chances of getting bitten and allow them to enjoy the hot outdoor
weather all the more.
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