Kentucky Dog Coat - Heavy Fleece
Kentucky Dog Leash S - Braided Nylon - 120 cm
Kentucky Dog Leash - Plaited Nylon - 200 Cm
Kentucky Dog Collar - Teddy Fleece
Kentucky Dog Collar - Teddy Fleece
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Dog Wear | Emmers Equestrian
Dog wear covers everything your dog actually wears: coats and blankets, collars, harnesses, leads, and name tags, from brands like Kentucky Dogwear, Dy'on, and Pampeano. If you already buy horse rugs, the coat sizing will feel familiar: Kentucky Dogwear coats use the same gram fill-weight system as turnout rugs: a 150 g belly cover versus a 300 g waterproof coat, for example, so you can judge warmth the same way you would for a horse rug rather than guessing from the name alone.
Fit matters just as much as warmth. A dog coat is sized by three measurements: back length (base of neck to base of tail), chest girth, and neck circumference, and back length matters most, since that's what the size numbers themselves refer to. For leads and collars, the right choice depends on the situation as much as the dog: a short lead gives the fastest feedback for busy streets or vet visits, a standard lead suits everyday walks, and a long training line gives a dog more freedom to explore while staying connected, which is useful for recall training or a dog that needs more distance.
Tips for Choosing
- Measure your dog's back length (base of neck to base of tail) before ordering a coat, since that's what the labelled size refers to. Chest girth and neck size matter too, but back length gets you in the right range first.
- If you already think in rug fill weights for your horse, apply the same logic to a dog coat: a lighter gram weight suits milder weather or layering, and a heavier one suits genuine cold.
- Keep a flat collar on at all times for ID tags, and choose a harness for the actual lead attachment if your dog pulls or has any airway sensitivity.
- Match lead length to the situation rather than personal preference: shorter for busy streets or vet visits, standard for everyday walks, and a long line for recall training or letting a dog explore at a distance.
- Check a coat's closures, chest straps, and belly straps, rather than assuming one style fits every dog's shape, since a coat that shifts or rubs defeats the purpose of buying for warmth.
Frequently asked questions
How do I know what size dog coat to buy?
Measure back length first (base of neck to base of tail), since that's what the labeled size refers to, then check chest girth and neck size against the specific brand's size chart.
What does the gram weight on a dog coat mean?
It's the same fill-weight system used on horse turnout rugs; a higher number means a warmer, more insulated coat, so you can compare dog coats the same way you'd compare horse rugs.
Do I need both a collar and a harness?
Yes, ideally, a flat collar for ID tags and a harness for the lead if your dog pulls or has any airway sensitivity.
What length lead should I buy?
It depends on the situation, shorter for busy streets or vet visits, standard for everyday walks, and a long line for recall training or letting your dog explore at a distance.
Can I use a waterproof coat in mild weather, or is it only for the cold?
A waterproof coat is about keeping your dog dry, not necessarily warm, so check the fill weight separately from the waterproofing if you need something for wet-but-mild conditions.
Will a name tag fit any collar?
Most clip or slide onto a standard collar, but check the attachment style against your dog's actual collar before buying.
You'll find dog wear at Emmers Equestrian.