idoqlts

Around here, you can get a dog coat on sale at Wal Mart because spring is coming (I hope). I made one for my cat, who
had to be shaved, out of fleece. Just one piece, binding, and velcro. Nothing fancy, as I didn't think he'd wear it. Put
it on him, he wiggled a bit, and wore it the rest of his life! The pattern was Simplicity, but you should be able to get one
free on the net.

toolazy

For greyhounds, whippets, Italian greyhounds, we usually use fleece -- single layer for indoors, double layer for long walks outdoors when it's very cold. Most common is a vest-like pattern (no legs). Legs do help keep it from sliding around as much but some dogs find them uncomfortable.

The one downside to fleece is static! Dryer sheets are your friend. If the dryer sheet chemicals bother the dog, you get less static with cotton flannel or all-cotton knit.

Hope your pup is well and that you have fun making some coats!

sparkys_mom

That looks like a pretty nice pattern and the part that goes under the belly is fairly wide - I think that's a plus as it gives a little more warmth and protection to the belly. I think you could modify it to include protection for her chest. Look at the picture in this link and how the coat fits the dog. I have something similar for my dog and the coat goes over his head, down the front of his chest and then comes up on either side to velcro close. It protects his back, chest, and tummy. http://www.gundogsupply.com/avery-bo...-dog-vest.html

HillCountryGal

When my dog had some "fatty tumors" removed, the vet told me we had to keep her from scratching at the stitches OR she would have to wear a cone. I went to the thrift store and found a fleece baby sleeper. Cut it to fit her and used velcro to hold it together. Worked like a charm.

DOTTYMO

Twinkie, sorry, cost of air fare from UK but too much . Thank you I had a good laugh.

The vet wants her coat short because she has a skin allergy and because she is a bishion frise and growing her second coat he is finding difficult to get to the skin. That is why sh needs the coat to go outside in. At present in UK having minus temps. And snow.

yorkie luv

I breed yorkies, and I have made coats from fleece. They do not rub their under arms. I designed my own. They aren't difficult to make.

AZ Jane

I had a larger dog, for those who may need something in the future. I used a child's sweatshirt, cut the sleeves a little shorter and used a big diaper pin to snuggle it up over her back. She loved it!! Not so fashionable but kept her warm when we went camping.

Sandygirl

You should never cut dogs' fur. It warms them in cooler times and cools them in the hot months. Why are you cutting the dog??? I have Corgies. I was warned NOT to ever cut their coats! By the breeder. I never dream of it, ever. They would get sunburned without their fur. No, I don't have "outdoor" dogs, would never dream of it either.
Sandy

Pattycakes

Eleanor made a couple of coats for her dogs. Her is her directions

http://vimeo.com/28132887

Hope this helps. I have never made one but she made it look simple. Good luck!

Peckish

Oh my gosh, the visual in my head was hysterical. I read "vet" and "cut short" and the first thing that popped in my head was that the dog was going to have some sort of amputation! Whew, I'm so glad it's only the FUR that will be cut short!!!