You’ll want a dog coat that will protect your dog from elements and rough brush found on hunting and hiking trails.

How sensitive to elements your dog is will depend a great deal on weather conditions, how much time he spends outside and type of coat he has.

Shorthaired breeds tend to be more sensitive to direct rain and cold. Whereas fur of thick-coated breeds are more prone to absorb lots of water.

The coat that you choose must be designed to keep your dog warm while providing protection from wind and rain. When it’s windy and cold outside, fleece dog clothing will definitely help keep your pooch toasty warm.

But remember fleece alone is not best choice for trail conditions. It won’t provide much protection from rain and it won’t stand up very well against rough brush on trails.

A dog coat with a combination of a warm fleece lining and a durable nylon shell will provide maximum protection and will help maintain your dog’s core body heat.

If there’s a chance that you’ll be taking your dog into a cold and rainy environment it’s probably a good idea to pack a raincoat, too.

And if you choose a dog coat that covers underside of your dog, make sure that it’s designed to give your dog enough room to do his business.

Your dog’s jacket will also provide some protection from thorns and burrs. Dog owners with thick-coated or longhaired breeds will find this a very nice bonus. Removing burdocks from fur is no picnic!

Dog clothing designed for active hound should allow your dog to enjoy a full range of motion. So make sure leg openings will not restrict your dog’s movement.

Also, look for garments designed with clean lines that are less likely to get caught on things. A well-fitting garment designed for shape of your particular breed is best.

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