It may seem that the headdress for the dog performs a purely decorative function, especially since most of the caps have an unusual and sometimes funny design.
However, many dogs, especially decorative rocks , are incredibly sensitive to cold, so that the hats for them are a functional part of the wardrobe, protecting against frost and rain during walks. Also, hats are needed for dogs suffering from ear illnesses .
It should be understood that hats are mainly needed for small dogs, since dogs of large breeds with a thick undercoat do not need warming. Yes, and look healthy dog in the cap will be at least ridiculous.
Caps for large dogs mostly perform a decorative function, for example, when it's a New Year's deer cap for a dog. However, note that in the vast majority of animals do not accept any hats. So it is not always possible to get a dog to wear a hat to entertain guests, although it looks quite nice.
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What are the hats made for dogs?
Depending on the purpose of the cap, it is sewn from water-repellent materials or knit from wool. Knitted hats for dogs are suitable for walking in dry and cold weather. They warm the animal's head, but in the rain they quickly become wet and lose their functionality.
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Another thing - hats for walking in rainy and windy weather. In this case, a waterproof and airtight material is required, such as a water-repellent fabric. It serves as an outer layer, and for warming the winter hat for dogs under it is a sintepon, hidden under a liner made of flannel, cotton cloth or satin.
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Forms of hats for dogs
There are plenty of options for hats. There are models with a visor and without, pompons, all kinds of decorative elements, prints. What unites them is the presence of slits for the ears. To the ears not frozen, these holes can be tied / sheathed in the shape of the ears.
If an animal with docked or hanging ears, holes in the cap they do not need. But for a more decorative look, they are often supplemented with horns, knitted ears, antennae and other elements.
The most common are such models for dogs as a hat-cap and a cap with ear-flaps. They perfectly cope with the main function of warming the animal for a walk, besides, they look very touching. In this case, the caps of brighter colors are meant for the girls, and the more reserved ones for the boys.
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