Post by oceanaussi on May 26, 2008 22:10:40 GMT 1
Alright, I did it. I ordered a dog coat out of the US purely from their promisses on their webpage. I wanted a coat for Hera, my 9-year-old GSD x Kelpie. She has a typical GSD fur coat, very thick, but the cold and the wind is getting to her. She's a bit arthritic and she sleeps near the door and I guess there must be a draft. Winter is the only time she wants to get on the couch or on the bed. So I was looking for a coat which is comfy and where she stays warm but doesn't get to hot.
I found this webpage:
www.zentekclothing.com/
and after thinking about it for a few days, decided to go ahead with a purchase. Today it arrived and I have to say, it's the best coat I've ever seen! The purchase process over the internet didn't work so I sent them an email with Hera's measurements and as the right size coat was a bit to long for her, they shorten it free of charge because "Us girls do deserve to be fit properly".
The coat was nicely wrapped in paper - like a dress from a boutique and it's stunning! The material feels great, the way it's made and the design is unbelievable! Love the hoodie! It fits perfectly! We went for a walk and it actually stayed in its place! Normally they always hang down on one side. She felt comfortable wearing it which she normally isn't. I like the velcro at the top, so the tummy stays dry and I don't get dirty hands when I undo it. I also like that the chest strap is to be closed behind the ribcage. Hera hasn't really git a deep chest but a very round one and wearing a normal coat which closes around the ribcage makes her feel unfomfortable and she cannot sit. The design is so nice, not just practical but also pretty with the different coloured inserts.
You will find most of the info on their wepage but here's somethig about the material:
Comfortemp Materials contain mPCM thermoregulating microcapsules that enhance your individual comfort zone, no matter what you do. They absorb and release energy. You stay cooler when it's hot and warmer when it's cold.
I can really recommend this one and will get another one for Quentin once he's fully grown. It's great for dogs with straight and curved backs as well as dogs with wide chests. It also great for dogs which normally don't wear a coat. They're waterproof and don't restrict the dog's movement and in winter you can put the hoodie over those long cold ears.
As it gets very cold overnight (even inside ) I decided to leave the coat on her over night (she sleeps inside). This was the first night I actually had to wake her up in the morning! Normally she walks around even after we go to bed and lays in front of the bedroom door. This morning she was on her bed sleeping happily and when she got up she wasn't stiff at all!
I will try the coat tonight at Flyball to see how she goes there as it will keep her body temperature well regulated.
I found this webpage:
www.zentekclothing.com/
and after thinking about it for a few days, decided to go ahead with a purchase. Today it arrived and I have to say, it's the best coat I've ever seen! The purchase process over the internet didn't work so I sent them an email with Hera's measurements and as the right size coat was a bit to long for her, they shorten it free of charge because "Us girls do deserve to be fit properly".
The coat was nicely wrapped in paper - like a dress from a boutique and it's stunning! The material feels great, the way it's made and the design is unbelievable! Love the hoodie! It fits perfectly! We went for a walk and it actually stayed in its place! Normally they always hang down on one side. She felt comfortable wearing it which she normally isn't. I like the velcro at the top, so the tummy stays dry and I don't get dirty hands when I undo it. I also like that the chest strap is to be closed behind the ribcage. Hera hasn't really git a deep chest but a very round one and wearing a normal coat which closes around the ribcage makes her feel unfomfortable and she cannot sit. The design is so nice, not just practical but also pretty with the different coloured inserts.
You will find most of the info on their wepage but here's somethig about the material:
Comfortemp Materials contain mPCM thermoregulating microcapsules that enhance your individual comfort zone, no matter what you do. They absorb and release energy. You stay cooler when it's hot and warmer when it's cold.
I can really recommend this one and will get another one for Quentin once he's fully grown. It's great for dogs with straight and curved backs as well as dogs with wide chests. It also great for dogs which normally don't wear a coat. They're waterproof and don't restrict the dog's movement and in winter you can put the hoodie over those long cold ears.
As it gets very cold overnight (even inside ) I decided to leave the coat on her over night (she sleeps inside). This was the first night I actually had to wake her up in the morning! Normally she walks around even after we go to bed and lays in front of the bedroom door. This morning she was on her bed sleeping happily and when she got up she wasn't stiff at all!
I will try the coat tonight at Flyball to see how she goes there as it will keep her body temperature well regulated.