Choosing the right cool coat for your show dog

May 26, 2022|show dog gear

A cool coat can help your conformation dog show look and feel their best. A muscular, dark-colored dog like this one can feel like a wet noodle in the heat of summer. A cool coat can help them stay energized to show their best!

Show dogs are still dogs.

Dogs overheat quickly. Dog parents know this and try to prevent it from being a problem. But life still happens. Dog shows, agility trials, and other events are all over the place during the warmer weather. If you and your dog are going to compete, you need to have a strategy for keeping your dog safe and comfortable.

A high-energy dog like this terrier can overheat quickly. Using a cool coat like this with a tummy panel for extra cooling can help keep them show-ring ready.

Different dogs can need cool coats for various reasons.

A wide variety of dog breeds participate in conformation shows, each with their own issues. Because of this, you may be attempting to address needs specific to your breed. Ask yourself the following.

Is your dog muscular? Muscle holds heat, so more muscle means more heat. Your dog could use a coat with maximum cooling features.

Are they flat-faced (brachycephalic)? Dogs with flat faces can't cool themselves by panting as effectively as others. A cool coat that works with their body shape would be helpful.

Do they have a smooth, dark-colored coat?  A smooth coat doesn't have air pockets for insulation. And if that coat is black or brown, it holds onto the heat even more. A cool coat that also blocks from the sun might be good.

Does your dog have long fur? If so, smoothing the fur, especially at the topline, is a goal that a good cool coat can help you achieve. A coat that smooths in all the right places would be best.

Long-haired dogs like this border collie can get double-duty from a cool coat. Not only does it keep them cool (and dry), but it can also smooth that topline to help with grooming for perfection.

Why a show dog cool coat from Made by De?

I make each cool coat just for your dog, so it fits just right. If your dog needs it to be long enough to prevent unruly curls or deep enough to cover an ample chest, I can customize that too. That's part of the beauty of having a Made by De cool coat.

In creating a coat, I use synthetic chamois that can dry between uses without becoming brittle and hard to work with. The spandex outer layer adds to the coat's beauty and character and extends the cooling period since it slows the drying process. And these coats are built to last for several show seasons.

A brachycephalic dog like this pug can have an extremely hard time staying cool. A Made by De cool coat can help prevent heatstroke while looking like a champion!

Made by De cool coats

Take a look at Made by De. Check out my website and ask me any questions you have.  And while you're there, don't forget to sign up for the Insider Group. You'll get a coupon code good for 20% off all orders.

If functional is your goal, a cool coat like this one can help protect your dog from heatstroke. Your dog can feel more energetic in the ring if they are comfortable.