Not every dog copes equally well with the cold and wet in winter. While a husky feels at home in ice and snow, the cold weather can cause significant problems for a greyhound, for example. A dog coat can help in this case and ensure that the four-legged friend stays warm and does not catch a cold.
What you should consider when buying a dog coat and what else you can do to support a dog that is sensitive to the cold in winter is explained below.
With regard to the sensitivity to cold, there can be pronounced differences depending on the breed of dog. Normally, a responsible and sensible owner shouldn't find it difficult deciding whether their dog needs a coat. A German Shepherd, an Alaskan malamute or a husky, for example, copes very well with the cold. For them, a dog coat is generally neither necessary nor useful.
The situation is different with greyhounds, for example. They naturally have a very low body fat percentage, which makes them particularly sensitive to the cold. Wearing a dog coat is generally strongly recommended for them during the cold season so that they don't get cold and sick.
This is also true for many small dog breeds like the Yorkshire Terrier, as well as short-haired breeds like the French Bulldog and the Pug. In the case of very low temperatures in winter, it is also advisable to protect them from the cold with a dog coat.
When looking for a dog coat, you will soon realise that there is a large selection of different models in different price ranges. Of course, the most important thing when choosing is that the coat fits your dog well and is neither too big nor too small.
It obviously makes big difference whether you want to buy a greyhound coat, a dog coat for a French bulldog or a dog coat for a chihuahua.
If possible let your dog try their coat on before you buy it. In this way, you ensure that it actually fits and does not restrict the animal's mobility or is otherwise uncomfortable. Despite the huge range on the Internet, this is of course easiest to do in local specialist shops which usually have a smaller range of products.
By the way, it is important for male dogs that the dog coat has a recess in the right place so that they can relieve themselves unhindered. Inexplicably, experience has shown that this is not the case with many models. Therefore, when buying the dog coat for your male dog, pay attention not only to the right size but to this little detail as well.
In addition to warm dog coats for the winter, it is no surprise that there are also raincoats for dogs. The latter only serve as protection against moisture and are normally much thinner.
If you are only concerned with keeping your dog as dry as possible during a walk in heavy rain, a raincoat like that can be useful for animals that are less sensitive to cold.
The cold months of the year are the season where dogs catch colds as well. Apart from a warming dog coat that may be required, it makes sense to support your four-legged friend's immune system in a suitable way in autumn and winter.
For this purpose, our team of experts has developed two special dietary supplements, Bellfor Immun and Shiimun Immun. Both preparations contain only natural ingredients and provide your four-legged friend with a variety of valuable nutrients that can make an important contribution to strengthening the immune system in the cold season.
As you can see, depending on the breed, a dog coat can be a very sensible purchase. For dogs that are sensitive to cold, a warm winter coat ensures that the four-legged friend stays warm when they go for a walk. If you are only interested in protection against moisture, you can alternatively buy a raincoat for dogs.
Regardless of which model you choose, it is of course important that you ensure that the dog coat fits your four-legged friend well. In addition, it can make sense to support the dog’s immune system in winter with a suitable dietary supplement from our range, thus reducing the likelihood of your dog catching a cold.
