Dog Coats: Fashionable or Functional?

A dog cool coat helps your best friend stay cool and comfortable in the heat.

So, you've seen the dogs with the cute little bomber jackets or the flouncy dresses with big bows on them, right?  Some people love to put these outfits on their dogs.  And I suppose some dogs like to wear them.  We used to have a dog that absolutely loved the attention she'd receive when she was dressed up. You can find this stuff on sites like Amazon or Chewy. Not all people and dogs love to dress up just for the sake of dressing up.  But is wearing clothes all just for fashion?  

As far as people go, general society requires clothing.  Just the way it is.  Styles change, but the necessity of clothes does not.  For dogs, the process has gone a little differently.  Dogs are born with fur, except for a few breeds that are supposed to be naked.  Some people think that because they have fur, they don't need a coat.  

Dog clothes can be just for fun. But not always. Sometimes, dogs need help staying warm or cooling off.

In some cases, that's true, like in the case of a husky or Newfoundland with their really thick double coats.  But in other cases, the dog's natural coat isn't enough.  For example, a whippet that finds themselves living in Minnesota or a chihuahua finds themselves living pretty much anywhere north or south of the tropics. Then there are those dogs, like Rottweilers, that would do well in colder temperatures but find themselves living where it gets too hot.

Some think that people are anthropomorphizing dogs (treating them like people instead of dogs) when they put clothes on them.  In the case of clothes for fashion, I suppose that's true, although some dogs do enjoy it anyway.  However, there is a purpose far greater when it comes to function.

Dogs do actually get cold.  If you see them shivering or hunched over or resisting activities in the cold, they are probably actually cold.  You want to help them be comfortable, right? How better to keep them comfortable than to put on a coat that's intended just for them?  Likewise, dogs overheat very easily, and a simple cool coat can make the difference between being comfortable and overheating.

If your dog gets cold, Made by De has several options that can be customized to keep your pup cozy and warm.

There are many options available for coats that are suited to the specific needs of dogs.  Durable coats, fit well, allow movement, and feel good can all help a dog be a dog in comfort. So the next time someone tells you that a dog doesn't need a coat, you'll know that statement isn't always true.  

If dog clothes are on your list, go take a look at my website, where you’ll find a variety of clothing designed to fill the needs of your best friend.