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Bernese Mountain dogs are a beautiful
breed. They are also big dogs, as I’m sure you know. Because of this, it’s
virtually impossible to find clothes that will fit them. Just to clear up any
misconceptions, you won’t be putting your Burmese (as some people call them) in
a cutesy little t-shirt or dress – no one makes these kinds of clothes for dogs
as big as Bernese Mountain dogs. What you can expect to find is detailed
below.
- Dog
coats: nothing fancy, but if you’re taking your dog somewhere cold in
winter, they are very serviceable and not unattractive. YourActivePet.com
carries them in 5 colors. These coats are water repellant and fleece lined
for extra comfort, and attach with Velcro. Make sure to have your dog’s
measurements handy before ordering to get the right size. You’ll need the
neck (around), back (length), and girth (around their chest behind the front
legs).
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Lifejackets: again, not a pretty article of clothing per se, but very
useful if you plan on taking your dog out on your boat or swimming. For
this as well you’ll need back and girth measurements – you don’t want a
lifejacket floating off your beautiful Bernese when it’s most critical. It
has a handle you can use to help lift your dog and a leash can also be
attached. Made of nylon – meaning it’s going to last and available in two
colors, your dog should never be anywhere near water without one!
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Reflective vests: very, very handy for dark colored dogs. A friend of ours
has a black lab and when you go camping with a black dog, they are very easy
to lose – sometimes even trip over or step on! They bought a reflective
vest and voila! - no more lost dog. It’s designed more for hunting dogs,
but when you have a black dog like a Bernese, you want all the help you can
get.
That’s about it. Manufacturers of dog
clothes simply don’t see a market in “big and tall” for dogs. And let’s be
honest here – would you REALLY put a pink polka dot dress on your Bernese
Mountain dog? Spare both you and your dog the embarrassment and get him (or
her) a nice coat or vest. Visit our
Dog Clothes page or the link above to YourActivePet.com to buy any of the products listed above. Happy shopping! |
