This whippet coat a deep purple with subtle sparkles. It is wind and water proof and since it is smooth, whippet hair slides right off. The coat is generous, covering the hindquarters for warmth. A breast piece comes through the front legs and protects the entire chest area - great if your dog is curled up in a crate waiting for you.
The outer layer is pleather fabric - a man made leather. The inner shell is Polartec™ 300 weight fleece. The same warm, professional weight fleece found in human winter wear.
Two sizes are available - Medium and Large. The medium fits most whippets up to 30 pounds. The larger coat is for the males, or a girl with a longer body. It fits whippets up to 40 pounds.
And, a big bonus is that this fabric is easy to care for - wash in cold water and dry in a cool dryer.
Construction:
- Buckle and Elastic. Quick release buckles makes it a snap to get on and off your dog. No Velcro tabs to snag and catch. A slide with gripping teeth holds the elastic in place, creating a great fit. Once adjusted, it fits your dog exactly.
- I use a serger for outside edges of the coat, which trims and smoothly encases the fabric. The elastic belt is securely fastened to the chest piece with triple stitching. Neck and collar seams are also tightly sewn.
- Styling of the neck piece. The extra-long, minky textured turtleneck can either be worn folded into a traditional turtleneck shape, or allowed to fall in graceful folds on the neck.
