Our Top 5 Dog Coats for Bad Weather
Autumn is just around the corner, bringing with it wet and cold weather that makes every walk a rather unpleasant item on the agenda. Some people may lough when you then step out with your dog in a raincoat. However, a raincoat benefits not only short-haired dogs with little undercoat, senior dogs, puppies, ill dogs, and breeds from warm climates. Every dog owner can also benefit from a dog raincoat: Your dog comes home dry and largely clean, bringing neither dirt nor unpleasant scents into the house.
Even an unlined raincoat offers several advantages for all dogs and their owners. For this reason, we would like to present our top 5 recommendations for dog coats for autumn.
Which dog needs a raincoat? We’ve put together a list of different dog breeds and the coats that suit them in our detailed guide to dog coats.
sugar dog Raincoat Thousand Islands – the raincoat for every dog
The best raincoat for almost any dog: Raincoat Thousand Islands!
What owner hasn’t experienced this: As soon as you get into the car or in the house after a rainy walk, your dog starts to smell. Or, they start to shiver with cold. A generous raincoat for your dog is exactly what they need. The Raincoat Thousand Islands is waterproof, unlined and lightweight, making it ideal for any sized dog and any coat type during the wet transitional season. Even the smallest of dogs won’t be weighed down by this raincoat. And thanks to the flared, extended cut of this dog coat, your dog will come home largely clean.
The high neck can be adjusted to the dog’s individual proportions via the elastic drawstring, as can the torso circumference on both sides using the continuously adjustable belly flap.
Of course, hi-vis reflective details shouldn’t be overlooked, especially during the darker transitional season: the Raincoat Thousand Islands also has these in it’s hi-vis reflective piping and an umbrella print.
Dog coat suitable for: all dogs from 3XS to 3XL.
sugar dog Softshell Coat with Fleece Collar Frida – Classic dog coat for cold and wet autumnal weather
Decades of expertise in high-quality horse rugs have been successfully transferred to dog coats by Kramer Equestrian under their brand sugar dog.
This expertise is also evident in the sugar dog Softshell Coat Frida. This dog coat is particularly lightweight, yet the 100 denier softshell material is water-repellent and windproof. It is therefore well suited for windy days, when the cold air blows through the fur to the skin. The fleece is limited to the cosy collar to prevent the dog coat from becoming too warm overall – a dog coat for the classic wet and cold autumn weather.
The Dog Coat Frida has a generous pleat in the chest area to not restrict the dog’s shoulder movement.
When it comes to size adjustment, sugar dog also caters to individual dogs with this dog coat: The coat features an elasticated drawstring at the end of the back line, allowing you to shorten the length of the coat. For example, if your dog has a high-set tail, you can shorten the Coat Frida so that your four-legged friend can walk with their tail held high.
Of course, there is a waterproof harness opening to complete the overall package.
Dog coat suitable for: Dogs with little undercoat, dogs with high-set tails, dogs in training.
sugar dog Hi-Vis Coat with Fleece Lining Stay Safe
Autumn is the time when you can literally watch the daylight hours getting shorter day by day. Therefore, you must also prepare for walks at dusk and in darkness. To make your dog more visible in traffic, we recommend a dog coat that reflects light. For example, the sugar dog Hi-Vis Coat with Fleece Lining.
While other dog coats only have a hi-vis reflective trim, the outer material of this dog coat is completely reflective. When your dog is illuminated by headlights or street lighting, its outline stands out from the darkness – your dog becomes visible. And it’s also completely waterproof. An absolute must in the dark season!
Further highlights include the high collar with elastic drawstring to adjust the width, of course the waterproof harness opening, and an adjustable belly strap with hook and loop fastening.
Dog coat suitable for: Dogs from 3XS to 3XL, dogs that need extra warmth
If your dog has sufficient undercoat but you still don’t want to compromise on absolute visibility, we recommend the sugar dog Reflective Dog Coat – unlined, fully reflective and water-resistant.
sugar dog’s Best Seller: Dog Coat Archie with Teddy Fleece Lining, 160g
The Dog Coat Archie, featuring a soft teddy fleece lining, keeps every dog comfortably warm without being cumbersome, thanks to its lightweight 160g filling. The generous shoulder cut-out also contributes to this: your dog will feel unrestricted in movement and can fully enjoy autumn walks.
The high neck protects your dog but can be folded back if needed. Additionally, the integrated elastic drawstring allows for individual adjustment to the dog’s neck circumference.
With the large hook and loop fastener on the chest and belly flap, the Dog Coat Archie is easy to put on. Your dog won’t need to step through any loops, which is a great advantage for dogs with arthritis or back problems who struggle to lift their front paws. Simply open the hook and loop fastener on both sides, place the coat on the dog, and close the chest and belly flap – done!
And let’s be honest: a quilted jacket belongs in every fashion-conscious autumn wardrobe, so why not in our dogs as well?
Dog coat suitable for: Dogs from 4XS to 3XL, dogs with little undercoat, ideal for dogs that cannot lift their front legs when dressing.
sugar dog Winter Dog Coat Marlon – for the really cold days
And for when it gets really icy: A functional winter coat for sporty dogs! Are you going on a snowy walk with your four-legged friend in the snow-covered mountains? Then the sugar dog Winter Dog Coat Marlon, with filling weighing between 200 and 300g, is the coat you should go for.
The sporty cut offers plenty of freedom for the shoulders, so your dog’s movement is not restricted. With this model, the fit can be individually adjusted to the dog using smartly placed elastic drawstrings. This way, you can adjust the collar, belly flap, and back length to your dogs proportions, so that its thermal protection fits snugly against the body. Speaking of thermal protection: The filling is cleverly combined. There is a 300g filling along the sensitive spine, while a 200g filling is incorporated on the sides and the belly flap. This keeps the dog warm without unnecessarily weighing down the coat.
Dog coat suitable for: all dogs from 3XS to 3XL, dogs with arthritis and sensitive backs.
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