Our picks of dog coats
Dog coats for British weather: lined coats for the cold, raincoats for the wet, and a fleece and a knit for the days between. There is also a full body suit for a doodle, and cooling vests for summer.
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Our picks of dog coats and clothing
Which dogs feel the cold, how to measure a dog coat so it fits, and what to put on for rain, for cold and for difficult evenings.
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Measure along the spine from the collar to the base of the tail, then round the deepest part of the chest. Makers size on one or the other, so check which before you order.
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Winter coat, raincoat or jumper
A winter dog coat keeps body heat in, a dog raincoat keeps the wet out, and a jumper takes the edge off the days in between.
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Our picks of dog coats
Dog coats for British weather, from a fleece lined waterproof to a full body suit cut for doodles.
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Our picks of dog raincoats
Four dog raincoats we would buy, from a jacket that folds into its own pouch to a suit that covers all four legs.
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Recovery suits and calming wear
What to put on a dog after an operation, from a dog recovery suit to the pressure wrap owners reach for on firework night.
How to choose a dog coat
Does your dog need one?
Thin coats, fine coats, small dogs, puppies and older dogs feel the cold soonest. A thick double coat usually manages on its own.
Does my dog need a coatMeasure before you buy
Measure the back length from collar to tail base, then the deepest part of the chest. Makers size on one or the other, so check which before ordering.
See our picksRain or cold?
A padded coat holds warmth in, a shell keeps rain out, and a jumper is the thin layer between the two. British weather often asks for more than one.
Compare the threeCoat and harness together
Either the coat leaves a hole for the lead to reach the harness underneath, or the harness is built into the coat. Both work well.
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