Welcome to Friday Fox, a small family business which makes beautiful English horse blankets and fabulous dog coats from its base high on the Lancashire moors. We take great pride in all our products and our customer service, both of which embody traditional, English quality. It’s going to be a happy Christmas for this puppy. Happy holidays! Want more DIY gifts like this one? If you have wood floors, you may want a blanket with a little extra padding and warmth. If your dog has aches and pains, a heated blanket may help soothe their joints. And if you have a serial drooler? That’s totally okay—there are waterproof dog blankets out there for you too! If you’re in the market for the perfect dog blanket, you probably already know that there are a lot of options out there—ranging in material, size, and design. And different types of dog blankets serve different purposes.

Washability is another consideration, especially if your dog is the type that likes to get wet and muddy (is there any other kind?!) Look for material – like a wool or polyester mix – that you can throw in the machine at the end of a muddy walk. If your dog is a senior with aches and pains or just needs a little extra warmth, the Toozey heated blanket has six temperature settings ranging from 86-131 degrees. It also has a timer that can be set from 4 to 24 hours, is insulated to prevent burns, and has a protected cord to prevent chewing—although dogs prone to destruction would be best suited for a different option, like the Furhaven self-warming bed above. Each of the animals gets one big, special present each year, too. This year, our special present to our dog Ivy is a homemade custom dog coat! From fluffy dog blankets to specialist thermal and insect shield blankets, our selection contains a variety of designs and sizes to suit every dog.

First, you need some measurements. Get out your measuring tape, and measure the spots on your dog to fill in the printable. I recommend being generous with your measuring—don’t make the measuring tape too tight. I sewed with a 3/8″ seam allowance here and didn’t add it to my pattern because I knew I measured loosely. Dogs fluctuate in weight just like humans do, so it’s nice to have a little bit of space to be able to adjust. Write all those measurements down in the spaces provided.

Place the first batch of hook-and-loop fastener on the chest strap by pinning the rough side of a 2” piece to the outside fabric in the middle of one of the sides of the chest strap. If you’re sewing this for a medium or large size dog—of if you just have a particularly rambunctious dog like I do—I recommend using two strips of hook-and-loop fastener on each strap.Pin the soft side of the fastener to the middle of the lining side of the other chest strap. Repeat with the belly band straps. In very cold conditions, a fleece-lined dog coat will add warmth and comfort. Or look for a coat with extra padding for added insulation. At the milder end of the weather spectrum, an unlined shell can offer some protection against the elements, including wind and light rain. We manufacture most of our products here in Northern England and are very proud of it. Our horse blankets, dog coats, clothes, bags and accessories are all made by hand from a mixture of English blanket wool, wool Tweed, Yorkshire moleskin (a soft, warm cotton cloth- not real moles), traditional wax cotton & Scottish stag's antler gathered by shepherds and gillies.

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At Lords & Labradors, we even allow you to personalise a wide selection of dog blankets to create a unique and special gift. More than just accessories Transfer the harness loop marking to your dog coat using the measurement you took, and then using the buttonhole setting on your sewing machine, create a buttonhole large enough to fit your leash through. Cut the pattern out, then label with the green pattern markings from the printable, as well as what it is and who it was sized for. Our experience as riders and horse owners ourselves is that in most situations a year’s time is fair enough to evaluate proper fit and function. PLUS: For manufacturer’s defects, we’ll extend the manufacturer’s warranty to a maximum of 24 months, regardless of their individual policies. (AND: Manufacturer warranties longer than 24 months will be honored and supported by us as well up to the length of those warranties). This heated blanket also has a temperature sensor to help keep your dog safe. Just remember to always monitor your dogs while they use an eletrically heated blanket as an added safety precaution.