Winter Jackets
 

Hi guys, I made up this new design tonight because my little Miss Emma needed a new winter coat :p. I loved it so much I'm thinking about making a few more in different styles.

I'm just curious those of your babies that wear coats - what style do you prefer? All fleece? Fleece with a quilted layer like the one I made for Emma?

Do you guys prefer fancier styles with ribbons or embellishments, or more casual, yet dressy ones like the one I have made?

Any opinions are welcome!

Thanks!

One more example to add -- Miss M was NOT happy I woke her up to take this picture, but I think she looks adorable :p

I like them
 

I like the one lined with fleece because I live upstate in the cold. I would like the material a little darker and it would be for two girls. I really like these they are easy to put on and talk off. The snow flys here early and the cold to. Different sizes. I really do like them and would buy them just the color would have to be darker but love them..

Sonja from Pocomutt made Wrigley and Crosley's coats last year quilted like that and lined with fleece. They are pink and have their names on the back.
They are really cute and warm!
I think lined is really nice if you live where it's cold.
Our coats have hoods lined with fur around it.

That is really cute. I like that it covers the belly. I always worry about their underside getting too cold and wet on the grass.

Those are really cute. I like both, casual & a little fancy but I like the ones you've made, a little more casual for everyday wear, especially now since it's starting to get cold....I would only use the more fancier/dressy ones for special occasions so wouldn't use it as much...:) They're really cute! Good job! Does this mean you'll be making more?? :D

Those are beautiful, however I know for many of us who love in snow in the winter, it is more of a fall jacket because for Layla I want her arms and belly covered. But i LOVE the fancy ones!!!!

Fleece is alot warmer. But we have alot more covered as we get lots of snow and they usually love to play outside till they can't stand it. Usually that is ice frozen to there little fur and then we come in and use a town to stand on and a blow dry to deice them....ha ha But those are cute just need more around the belly and arms. I like casual for potty trips and then fancier ones wen we are out and showing them off.

For dog coats I like something that is lined in fleece for warmth, but has a more water resistent material on the top layer so the fleece doesn't get wet and cold... I also like their coats to have a little bit of a sleeve in the front and cover their chest. I have two little boys, so they don't require fancy embellishments :-)

I like both fancy and casual and your coats are very pretty. I think a must for me is a d-ring so I can quickly throw Zoe out to go potty. :p

Thanks for the opinions guys -- keep 'em coming. We always layer pjs under our jackets so that's probably why I didn't think to make sleeves :-p. It's the only thing that keeps my babies snow ball free haha! :)

Wow, those are really nice. Would you be able to add a D-ring?

I just can't seem to find a coat over here with a D-ring attached. Pixie wears a harness all the time..so getting a coat under or over it is tricky!

Really like them , love the quilted material , would be just perfect with a D ring or a space to attach leash to harness underneath.:D

For coat that don't have a D ring, just make a button hole for the harness ring to fit thru. ;)

These would definitely be secure enough to add a Dring to - I can also make a button hold for any harness to come up through.

A button hole for the harness would probably be a little safer...

Ditto, but more because Abby is so close to the ground her little belly would be snow covered if it's more than a couple inches of snow. But I always love shirts and jackets with sleeves.

These have about 3" of industrial strength velcro around the stomach and neck, so they've held strong on even my lhasa who is 17 lbs :p, but of course for anyone w/concern on their dogs pulling or strength/size, a buttonhole is always a safe way to go :thumbup:

I love it. The problem with lots of winter gear is it takes a while to get on. When I'm in a hurry, I'm less likely to put their coats on if I know I've gotta stuff their legs in leg holes and button or zip them up. They don't particularly like me fussing with them that long either.

A friend made me a similar design to yours, and I love it. Wish mine had fleece, though, and maybe a more water/wind resistant material on the outside.

I'm sure it's got the strongest velcro ever... I'm just paranoid with Smokey because if and when he does get loose... he runs and runs and runs and no one can keep up with him. I'm not concerned with Chip cause he stays next to mommy :-)

that is cute but it looks more like a fall jacket like someone else said. im looking for a winter coat with some sleeves and legs possibly and with a hood.. like a snow suit

i also like those puffer parka jackets.. with the sleeves and hood with faux fur trim.. i think those are much warmer.. i live in fl but it can get to below freezing where i live in the winter and because my babies arent used to it being cold at all they have like zero tolerance and just start shaking.. im looking for the warmest coat i can find

Oh totally, I know some of our babies are tricky ones no matter how tight we secure them in! My Bentley is definitely a trickster for sure so he stays on a standard harness all the time because he likes to back up and pull forward and be a little Houdini :p!!

I really appreciate all the opinions here! It's interesting to see what others see as winter coats :). I have had 4 legged joggers and heavier parkas that seemed to irritate my babies to the point where they wouldn't walk in them, so I guess this was out of necessity for my "kids" :p Some of them are picky clothing wearers!

I do personally find them to be warm enough for us and Winters up here in NY because the flap on the tummy is very wide so it covers nearly all of the belly and the fleece really holds in the warmth from their little bodies -- but I am going to look into making a few with sleeves for those who prefer some additional coverage :)

Would those of you that prefer sleeves and more coverage like to see velcro or snaps -- closure on the top or the bottom? I know with my wiggly guys getting a jacket velcrod underneath is just not happening, LOL! Is the preferred fabric the parka material, or more of a thick fleece?

I've had so much fun with making these coats - I love how snuggly it feels to start preparing for the colder months! :)

:big_hug: to everyone!! :)