KONG Red Rip-Stop Blanket Coat for Dogs Medium

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Washability is another consideration, especially if your dog is the type that likes to get wet and muddy (is there any other kind?!) Look for material – like a wool or polyester mix – that you can throw in the machine at the end of a muddy walk.

For instance, some pet parents want a heavier dog blanket that provides warmth on chilly days, while others are looking for something to cover their favorite couch, protect their vehicle seats, or help make a crate cozier. Each of the animals gets one big, special present each year, too. This year, our special present to our dog Ivy is a homemade custom dog coat!All our dog blankets and throws are manufactured using durable, dog-safe materials by some of the best designers and luxury pet brands in the UK. First, you need some measurements. Get out your measuring tape, and measure the spots on your dog to fill in the printable. I recommend being generous with your measuring—don’t make the measuring tape too tight. I sewed with a 3/8″ seam allowance here and didn’t add it to my pattern because I knew I measured loosely. Dogs fluctuate in weight just like humans do, so it’s nice to have a little bit of space to be able to adjust. Write all those measurements down in the spaces provided. Using the pattern piece, place the top of the pattern on the fold of the outside fabric, pin down, and then cut. Repeat with the lining fabric. If you don’t need to add a hole for a harness loop, you’re all done! Put it on your puppy and go for a walk. If you do need a harness hole, move onto step five. Optional Step 5: Make Hole for Harness Loop Christmas Breakfast Ideas.Fuel up for a day with loved ones with these festive, filling breakfast ideas.

This heated blanket also has a temperature sensor to help keep your dog safe. Just remember to always monitor your dogs while they use an eletrically heated blanket as an added safety precaution.In part, what makes our dog coats so popular is that they really fit dogs well. As small, specialist manufacturers we appreciate that generic styles of dog coats will fit some dogs fine. However, we prefer to fit specific breeds with specifically cut coats. Hence, our whippet coats are cut to fit whippets, our greyhound coats to fit greyhounds and, at the other end of the scale, our dachshund coats are cut specifically to fit dachshunds. Some breeds of sporting dogs have a similar body shape, hence our Pointer coat is also a great fit on Vizslas, Weimaraners and other slim, athletic working dogs. Whether you’re looking to treat your furry companion to a new fluffy dog blanket or gift one to a friend who has recently welcomed a new pooch into the family, our luxury dog blankets make for wonderful gifts. I hit up my fabric stash to find the fabric for the coat, and then I headed to my local Meijer store to get all the notions. Did you know that Meijer has an amazing craft section including tons of sewing supplies? Place the first batch of hook-and-loop fastener on the chest strap by pinning the rough side of a 2” piece to the outside fabric in the middle of one of the sides of the chest strap. If you’re sewing this for a medium or large size dog—of if you just have a particularly rambunctious dog like I do—I recommend using two strips of hook-and-loop fastener on each strap.Pin the soft side of the fastener to the middle of the lining side of the other chest strap. Repeat with the belly band straps. It’s going to be a happy Christmas for this puppy. Happy holidays! Want more DIY gifts like this one?

Ivy is our first ever short-haired dog, and she does not tolerate the cold Midwestern winters well. The first time I saw her shivering by our patio door, I knew it was time to make her a coat. Next, using the measurements you just took, recreate the shape at the bottom of the printable to scale on a large sheet of pattern paper, wrapping paper, newsprint, or any other large sheet of paper. This shape will look very boxy. Camille Hove is a writer and amateur bike racer in New York City. She has competed in triathlons and enjoys writing about her experiences in sports to encourage accessibility. She earned an MFA from the New School and is currently at work on a novel. Our warm and soft sherpa fleece dog blankets are made from only the highest-quality materials, perfect for if you have a small or short-haired pooch who easily gets cold during the winter months. Alternatively, select one of our luxury faux fur options or a classic tweed design – a great dog blanket for the couch. The perfect branded gift for any dog lover

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Lorraine Wildehas had at least two cat and two dog companions in her home for the past 35 years. Lorraine holds a Master’s degree in environmental science with an emphasis in toxicology. She does this work to help consumers make healthy, informed and environmentally conscious choices to protect their pets, their families and our planet. Welcome to Friday Fox, a small family business which makes beautiful English horse blankets and fabulous dog coats from its base high on the Lancashire moors. We take great pride in all our products and our customer service, both of which embody traditional, English quality. If you’re in the market for the perfect dog blanket, you probably already know that there are a lot of options out there—ranging in material, size, and design. And different types of dog blankets serve different purposes. This amount of fabric will work for most dogs. If you have a tiny dog, you’ll have quite a bit left over, and if you have a very large dog, you’ll need to get more. My philosophy is that it’s always better to err on the side of having too much fabric than not enough.

If you have wood floors, you may want a blanket with a little extra padding and warmth. If your dog has aches and pains, a heated blanket may help soothe their joints. And if you have a serial drooler? That’s totally okay—there are waterproof dog blankets out there for you too! In the UK, dogs are unlikely to need paw coverings, unless the thermostat drops below around -5°C. Their paws will get cold in winter, but it’s best to let them warm up gradually. Don’t be tempted to plunge your dog’s paws into warm water after a walk – the extra throbbing can be uncomfortable.

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How to Make Ginger Tea.It is rare for a fall or winter day to go by without my drinking a giant pot of ginger tea. It is so spicy and soothing. Transfer the harness loop marking to your dog coat using the measurement you took, and then using the buttonhole setting on your sewing machine, create a buttonhole large enough to fit your leash through. Pattern paper (you can buy specific paper, but any large, blank paper will do—old wrapping paper, newsprint, kraft paper, etc.) Fold under the unfinished edge from the hole you left open and pin. Then topstitch to close the opening, and continue to stitch all the way around the coat about 1/4” from the edge of the fabric to finish. If you are stitching by hand, you can skip the topstitch for the entire piece (it’ll take you ages), and instead use a ladder stitch to finish the open end only. Exercise is still important for your dog in the colder months, but that can often mean you end up walking them in the dark. So, it might be worth looking for a coat with reflective panels to increase your dog’s visibility in low light conditions.