subject: Layered Dog Clothes Are Best For Quality And Comfort [print this page] Climatic conditions are major factors determining the type of dress for anyone and the same analogy applies to dog apparel as well. For static climatic conditions specific clothing might work well but for fluctuating climates, layered dog clothes would perhaps be the best choice.
Variations of Dog Clothes
Some countries are cool year round while some others are hot forever. Temperature does not fluctuate much in these areas which mean the cooler zones continue to be cooler and warmer areas continue to be warm entire year. In such conditions variations in clothes like dog shirts or dog sweaters may not be necessary. Such variations become important when the climatic conditions in a country fluctuate widely from hot to cold or vice versa.
Layered Clothing Best for Winter
Features of quality dog clothes for winter are as follows-
It should wick away any perspiration.
Clothes should insulate dogs from cold.
It should give protection against the wind.
All these characteristics are found in layered clothes specially made for dog costume of winter season.
Layered Dog Clothing Features
Layered dog clothing would usually have the following features.
First layer should be close to the skin and fur wicking away perspirations. Best material for the purpose would be wool. It should also be easy changing during travel.
Second layer of the clothing is meant for insulation from outside cold and maintenance of body temperature. While piles and polar fleece could be good choices, wool is always the best choice for this particular layer of the dog costumes. For extreme cold climates two instead of one layer can be used.
Second layer can also consist of fur and when two layers are used it would be good using one with fur facing outside and the other in reverse order with fur facing the skin.
Third layer would be the one that would offer protection from the wind. However, the problem is that more windproof the layer, the less breathable it would be. Gore-Tex would be a good choice.
Fourth and final layer is for extra insulation over and above the third layer. Usually parka clothing is used for the purpose since they are handy and also inexpensive.
For warm seasons, your dog will require only one layer dog clothes.
