by WideWorld
11.01.2010
Product
Equafleece
Promise
Jumpers for dogs? Surely an extravagance?
Performance
Our initial doubts – not to mention that of WideWorld dog Sailor when we first put it on her – soon dissolved once we’d been out in the sub-zero snowy landscape for an hour. Equafleece is a brilliant item that’s already superseded any other dog wear we’ve tried.
At its most basic, it’s a fleecy jumper. It goes on pretty easily, with a slim neck opening and two sleeves: no extra fastenings or belts to struggle with. Despite that, it hugs the dog’s body just enough to stay on tight with no ruffling or tripping. And it performs just as promised: it's water-repellent and warm. Our tester is a dog whose body is close to the ground, but even after an hour romping through foot-deep snowdrifts she came back home warm and totally dry underneath. Taking it off was a cinch too – you can just pull the Equafleece straight off like a T-shirt and leave it to dry off, which is does in a matter of minutes thanks to the man-made fibres.
Verdict
It packs down small, can be washed on a normal cycle and the build quality seems to hold up to some pounding. In the cold snap we’ve been going through, we couldn’t recommend a better warmer for your little pal – and your lap – not to mention car upholstery – will thank you too. The Equafleece comes in all sizes for different dogs, and they even do one for horses.
Smart backpack for your four-legged friend
Clean Fido’s feet with ease
Don't leave home without the right kit
Comments (4)
siobhan brown
02:02:2010
Dogs REALLY do need jumpers Ian, it's not an overly fussy thing, they do get cold too! Especially when it's wet weather and they're walking round in minus temperatures with a wet coat. I am seriously considering purchasing one of these for my own pooch, although he recently got a harness that doubles up as a fleecey jacket. Lovely product.
Jason
02:02:2010
i've used these coats with my springer in all sorts of conditions , its lightweigh but does the job , would by again when he needs one
Roger Hughes
26:01:2010
I've finally given in and bought my wife a puppy, I'm a little sceptical, but in the recent colder weather pooch was shivering after about five minutes outside.
Ian
26:01:2010
Do dogs really need jumpers? Whatever next? swimming caps and goggles for fish? tiny shovels for earthworms? :) What happens when the dog needs to use the loo?! (I don't want to know)
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