Hi hoomans,

Basil here for Kazoo News, the Kazoo newsletter that digs into all the meaty issues affecting our fur-legged friends.

Today’s topic is the perennial question of whether dogs need coats or jackets during the Aussie winter.

Unfurtunately, people, the answer cannot be distilled down into a simple yes or no. You see, turns out that some breeds don’t need coats, and some do.

SNOW NEED AT ALL

Take my furriend, Snowy, fur example. She’s a Siberian husky and her coat is thicker than a bone-in rib eye.

In Summer, she can usually be found under the A/C or fan... but when Winter rolls back around she’s in her happy place!

So, when it comes to dogs like Snowy with thick coats of their own, then there isn’t much need for a dog jacket or dog jumper.

OUTRUN THE WINTER CHILLS:

On the other paw, there’s my mates Rocco and Daisy. They're greyhounds and can move fast enough to outrun anything... except the cold.

You see, Rocco and Daisy have a thin coat and very little body fat. So they get real nippy, real easy. Luckily, Kazoo have a fantastic range of greyhound jumpers to chase the winter chills away. And 15% from each one goes to Greyhound Rescue so that dogs like Rocco and Daisy can find furever homes.

Now, doesn’t that make you feel all warm and fuzzy inside?

THE RAINCOAT TO BE SEEN IN:

Speaking of grey, you know who else feels the cold a lot? Senior dogs. 

Yep! Hounds who are getting a bit long in the tooth can find it difficult to stay warm and this puts them at greater risk of hypofurmia. So, a snuggly jacket, a dog raincoat or even dog pawjamas can be just what the dogtor ordered.

One of my best mates, Gomez, is getting on a bit and can’t hear as well as he used to. So, when he goes walkies, he can’t hear when his parents call his name. Furtunately, Kazoo brought out a hi-vis rain jacket so now they can spot Gomez wherever he goes. Thank Dog!!

CHILLY DOGS:

You know who else likes a dog jumper or coat come Winter? Little dogs. Think Chihuahuas, Dachshunds, French Bulldogs, Toy Spaniels and Pugs.

These little guys feel the cold way worse than bigger dogs. Turns out that these ankle biters really appreciate an extra coat in the chilly months. Not just for walkies, but when they are inside and chillin, or rather, warming with their hoomans.

HOT DOGS:

Us doggos are really not that different from you hoomans. We like to have good food, fun times, lots of love and plenty of comfort.

And that’s why some of my mates have become pawtial to Kazoo’s range of pawjamas and snuggies.

Climb into a Kazoo dog bed wearing a set of these little beauties and you are in for the pawsomest night’s sleep you can imagine.

MUMS DON’T LIKE MUD:

The other reason for giving your dog a coat is to protect theirs from getting muddy or smelly. Not a problem for us doggos, but we know you hoomans are not big fans of pongy pooches.

With a Kazoo dog coat, mud can be easily wiped off. And if things are really muddy, it’s way easier to wash than a struggling hound.

So, why do I wear a Kazoo coat?

Well, partly it’s because I like to keep the rain off during wet, cold walkies, and partly because I like to feel that little bit extra toasty.

But the real reason I wear them is cause they transform me and my krew into the ultimutt pack of sofursticated and stylish hounds about town.

WOOF WOOF!!!!

GIVEAWAY!

Entries now closed. Congrats to our winner @nicoleparoz! 

Now that you've dug through all that infurmation, you got to the exciting bit... a giveaway! 

Fur your chance to win a Kazoo dog apparel piece of your own, follow the steps below. 

1. Leave a comment below with your Instagram handle, and tell us which coat, jumper or pyjama piece you'd choose for your dog and why. 
2. Follow @kazoopet on Instagram (this is where we will announce the winner)
3. Optional: send this post to your furriends so they can enter, too! 

This competition runs from 12:00am Monday 26th May to Friday 30th May. Entries close at midnight on the 9th, and the winner will be announced on @kazoopet's Instagram stories on Monday 2nd June 2025. 

The winner must follow steps 1 & 2 correctly to qualify. This competition is not affiliated with Instagram or Meta in any way.