Friday, October 9, 2015

Winter Is Coming! Get A Coat For Your Dog! Coats Made By De Review


Happy Fit Dog Friday everyone! Winter is coming! My dogs really dislike being cold and they hate going out in the rain. Even though the weather might be chilly or it's raining, they still need to go for their walks! That's where a great winter coat comes in handy and I was so excited when our friend De from Made By De asked us to review her gorgeous winter coats! De makes functional coats for dogs of all shapes and sizes, from the smallest chihuahua to the biggest great dane! Each coat is custom made to fit your pooch perfectly, which is awesome because my dogs are really hard to fit!

We did a previous review on De's Cool Coats for the summer time and you can read more about those and our friend De by clicking on the link! I really enjoy working with De. She's very friendly and helpful when it comes to fitting the dogs and her shipping is amazingly fast for items that are handmade! All of the items we have gotten have been very high quality and I am very happy with them!

It actually started raining when I took this photo!

De has several different options for winter coats and each one can be customized for your dog's individual needs. She has many colors to chose from, too! You can see the different options by visiting her website. We went with her Winter Coat with Windpro Lining, Velcro Closures at the Neck and Girth with Reflective Strips. We also customized with removable snoods and harness access. Phoenix has been having some trouble lately when I attach a leash to her collar. She's been coughing so I really love the harness access and it was placed perfectly to my measurements! 

Winter Coats with Snoods Attached

The snoods are very easy to take off and put back on. They are attached by velcro. I have them rolled down once but the length is also easily adjustable. You can just fold it to the desire length.


Here's Zoe with the snood covering her ears. This will be so good for those frozen windy winter days!

Here's what the jackets look like with the snoods detached.

Here you can see the harness access.

These coats are very easy to put on! The head goes through the fleece and the coat lays over the back. The front and girth straps are easy and quick to deal with. Even if you have a very wiggly dog, you should be able to get this coat on them!

I love the bright colors! So much easier to see them in the tall grass!
Phoenix puts her coat through rigorous testing!

The outer shell of the coats are made with durable, waterproof, ripstop nylon! I love that the coats are waterproof and the ripstop nylon is perfect for my crazy hunting dogs who run around in the bushes! Phoenix actually put that ripstop nylon through rigorous testing as she loves to go into the blackberry bushes. I am happy to tell you that the coat survived and doesn't have a single scratch on it.


 Zoe also put her coat through rigorous testing, although hers was much different than Phoenix. Zoe decided to roll in coyote poop in her brand new coat. I was less than impressed with her. She got stinky, she made her gear very stinky as well. The coyote poop rolled right off the ripstop lining and you could not tell she had done it, unless you put your nose near her. When we came home I immediately laundered the coats and gave the dogs baths. These coats are machine washable but De recommends air drying them. I didn't notice that recommendation until I started this review and I did machine dry the coats. They survived the dryer and the smell came right out! They went back to being brand new! Next time I wash them I will air dry them, though!

 

The inner lining of the winter coats are done with specialized fleece. The fleece helps to block a lot of the wind and it also helps to retain body heat. The fleece that De used is so soft and the dogs stay nice and warm!


The coats did not restrict any of my dog's natural movements. They were able to run, play and jump as they usually do. The coats did not rub on any parts of the dog.


I really like the large reflective strips that De put on the coats! We walk a lot at night and we've had some close calls with cars. Being visible is also very important during hunting season!


I really love these winter coats! I am impressed with how well made they are and that they were able to stand up to my dogs crazy, naughtiness! The dogs were able to run and play as usual and stay nice and warm. It's important to me that my dogs still get exercise, even if the weather isn't good. Having a great winter coats is hugely beneficial to my dogs. I also really love the bright colors! It makes them easier to spot in the fields!

I would highly recommend checking out Made By De and getting one of her coats for your dogs. You won't be disappointed! Don't forget to tell her we sent you!

ZoePhee is partnering with Made By De for a giveaway! One lucky reader will win the Winter Coat of your choosing. The winner will be working with De through email to make sure the measurements and style of coat are what they are wanting.

This giveaway is open internationally to readers who are 18 years of age or older. No purchase necessary and void where prohibited. The giveaway will run for a week and you just need to complete the entry form below! If the entry form gives you any trouble try refreshing the page.

The WINNER will be announced on our facebook page:
facebook.com/zoepheedogs so be sure to follow us!


ZoePhee was provided with two winter coats from Made By De in exchange for an honest review. ZoePhee was not monetarily compensated and reviews are always 100% honest. Made By De is not responsible for the content of this blog post.

76 comments:

  1. So excited for this! Such beautiful and functional coats. I'd choose the winter coat with the tummy panel (since Elli has ZERO fur on her belly/chest) and with an attached turtleneck. :)

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  2. Those are beautiful coats. I love the winter coat with the tummy panel and the reflective stripes.

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  3. You guys look awesome in your coats! You could probably handle our MN winters wearing those. We don't wear coats as our fur is warm enough, but if we did, we would look into these.

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  4. We don't really need coats here in California, but these are fabulous. I love the snoods!

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  5. Hi Y'all!

    Wow, the girls look so beautiful in their coats!

    Y'all come on by,
    Hawk aka BrownDog

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  6. WOW what beautiful coats! I would pick Quilted Winter Dog Coat with Tummy Panel and optional turtleneck/snood

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  7. Love the winter coat with tummy panel! And I love all the options too. Your snoods look fab on you!

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  8. I love these coats. I'm usually not a fan of coats for dogs; many are too cutesy, but these are both attractive and functional. Love the reflective strip; this would be great on our walks since daylight is limited this time of year.

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  9. OMG I want one of these SO BAD for Boca!

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  10. I love the coats you picked, especially the colors I would probably pick that style as well. The snood is such a practical and adorable idea. It seems way better than a regular hood. All dog coats should have it!
    -Jessica from Beagles & Bargains

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  11. I DEFINITELY need coats for my dogs. Hubs and I have been talking about it and this is perfect. Sampson is such a hard dog to fit that I really need something custom made.

    I sort of like the one you picked out. I'd like the Velcro closures, reflective striping and detachable snood.

    Thanks for sharing this. I've got to book mark it so I can remember and go back to order them.

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  12. Hooded Raincoat - would love one for Madam

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  13. I can only wish my Destiny could wear such a beautiful and functional coat. How stylish....De, you are very TALENTED.

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  14. Winters here in the Chicago area can get extremely bitter. My senior Treeing Walker Coonhound girl, Suki, has lost weight and is getting arthritic and could really use a warm winter coat. I'd pick the Winter Dog Coat with Tummy Panel and reflective strips with snood so her ears would have some coverage.

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  15. Wow, they are all so very nice! I would choose the Winter Dog Coat with Tummy Panel. Although it is a tough decision. (Tammy Horn)

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  16. Omg, you know how I feel about coats made by de!!! Love the company, love the products!!
    I would LOVE the quilted winter coat for Lexus! She may be a husky, but shes a husky who likes to stay warm!
    ღ husky hugz ღ frum our pack at Love is being owned by a husky!

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  17. http://coatsmadebyde.com/product/custom-dog-coats-with-velcro-front-closure-for-adjustability-2 in hot pink it cold here we live in canada my furbabe would love this

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  18. WoW such amazing and beautiful coats!!! I was squealing at the snoods, what a fantastic idea, my poor girl's ears always get so cold during the cold winter days..this would be perfect!!! I LOVE LOVE the Quilted Winter Dog Coat with Tummy Panel and optional turtleneck/snood in black!! *crossing all fingers and toes*

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  19. I like the Quilted Winter Dog coat with optional Turtleneck or snood.

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  20. I would choose the Winter Dog Coat with Tummy Panel and reflective strips and choice of turtleneck/ snood/ hood/ collar

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  21. These look like EXCELLENT coats!

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  22. I love the quilted winter coat with belly panel! Looks cozy! I wonder if Ziva and Dante would tolerate a snood...?

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  23. I love http://coatsmadebyde.com/product/custom-dog-coats-with-velcro-front-closure-for-adjustability-4

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  24. Winter Dog Coat with Tummy Panel and reflective strips and choice of turtleneck/ snood/ hood/ collar

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  25. You guys look FABulous in your coats!!! I don't thinks it gets cold enough here for the snood though! BOL
    I really thinks I could use the raincoat one though..without the hood...I don't like hoods...BOL
    Kisses,
    Ruby ♥

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  26. Those looks like beautiful coats!

    Your Pals,

    Murphy & Stanley

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  27. Awesome coats! The girls look great in them!

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  28. Nice. Good jackets are hard to come by, and Koira's short fur makes them important.

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  29. i would choose the Quilted Winter Dog Coat with Tummy Panel and optional turtleneck/snood

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  30. Cocoa has to have a coat in the winter. She actually needed her sweater today!! These are really nice coats.

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  31. The hooded raincoat is so cute! I don't know if my pooch would like a hood though she might shake it off.

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  32. They look adorable! I'll have to look into these for Nola!

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  33. we like the Quilted Winter Dog Coat with Tummy Panel and optional turtleneck/snood

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  34. I Like the Winter Dog Coat with Tummy Panel and reflective strips and choice of turtleneck/ snood/ hood/ collar, I have been looking for a coat for my dog but nowhere in my town sale dog coats :/

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  35. I love all of the winter dog coats, but I'd probably choose the quilted one! My small kids get so cold in the winter, especially at agility class! I love how easy these are to put on the dogs!

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  36. Love this coats! Girls look so warm and cozy! They are so pretty too! Love the colors! :)

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  37. http://coatsmadebyde.com/product/custom-dog-coats-with-velcro-front-closure-for-adjustability-2~~ jUST LOVE THIS COAT. My girl Zen ( basenji) would love this in the winter here in Iowa. :)

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  38. http://coatsmadebyde.com/product/custom-dog-coats-with-velcro-front-closure-for-adjustability-2~~ This is the coat I would choose for my girl Zen. :)

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  39. Love, all my love!!! I would pick Quilted Winter Dog Coat with Tummy Panel and snood. I have dachshund, size medium. Thanks that you are loving dogs and thinking of their outfit.

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  40. I like the Quilted Winter Dog coat with snood.

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  41. I'd have to decide between the one you got, and the quilted winter coat. I've been looking at these since another blog reviewed them and they really seem like the best coats I've seen out there! Our girls don't wear coats but Luke definitely needs one.

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  42. i love the Quilted Winter Dog Coat with Tummy Panel and optional turtleneck/snood in purple!

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  43. Quilted Winter Dog Coat with Tummy Panel

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  44. Dressy Dog Cool Coat with Beads

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  45. I would choose the Dog Cool Coat with Velcro Closure at Neck and Girth

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  46. I like Hooded dog raincoat.

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  47. I like the Quilted Winter Dog Coat with Tummy Panel and optional turtleneck/snood

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  48. I love the The Ultimate! Designer Dog Coat
    Entry form name: Marlene V.

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  49. This is exactly what I have been looking for! I would love the Winter Dog Coat with Tummy Panel and reflective strips and choice of turtleneck/ snood/ hood/ collar

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  50. If I could pick any one of them it would be Quilted Winter Dog Coat with Tummy Panel and optional turtleneck/snood. It can get -20 here in the winters and my girl needs to stay protected!

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  51. I like the one with the reflective strip, tummy panel & optional hood or snood or collar. I like the blue one they show with the pink lining.

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  52. love the winter coat with tummy panel and snood

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  53. I like the Quilted Winter Dog Coat with Tummy Panel

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  54. I like the Dressy Dog Cool Coat with Beads.

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  55. I would love to win the Quilted Winter Dog Coat with Tummy Panel and optional turtleneck/snood for my mom's chihuahua!

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  56. I really like the Dog Cool Coat with Velcro Closure at Neck and Girth.

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  57. I absolutely love these coats; I'd love to win one for Laika :)

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  58. This is such a great website! I really like the Quilted Winter Dog Coat with Tummy Panel and optional turtleneck/snood. It will be getting cold any day now!

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  59. Beautiful coats! I would probably choose the quilted winter dog coat tummy panel and optional turtleneck.snood in the red color.

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  60. I love all the different options. I would choose the quilted winter dog coat with tummy panel and snood.

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  61. A snood? That's such a cute name! It sounds like an invention from Dr. Seuss books! Zoe and Phoenix look so snug in their coats :)

    If we won, we'd pick the winter jacket with tummy panel. The cool coat looks great for summer.

    www.tiffanysdiamonddogs.com

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  62. OMG! So hard to choose! I really love the tummy panel! How awesome!

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  63. Hard to choose but I think I would go with the Quilted Winter Dog Coat with Tummy Panel and optional turtleneck/snood.

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  64. I love the Quilted Winter Dog Coat with Tummy Panel with the turtleneck. We love taking walks all year long so this would be great!

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  65. I unfortunately can't see the pictures on De's website on my current computer, but the coat your girls have looks perfect for us! I have a short coated Boxer mix, and though she pretends to be impervious to the cold, we already have freezing temperatures here in Germany.

    The snood looks so warm and snuggly! (Does she make matching people ones? Haha.)

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  66. Hooded Dog Raincoat is so cute! :)

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  67. I'd choose the Winter Dog Coat with Tummy Panel and reflective strips and choice of turtleneck/ snood/ hood/ collar. :)

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  68. I like the hooded raincoat or the fleece one.

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  69. I really love the winter dog coat with reflectors

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  70. I would love to have the Dog Cool Coat with Velcro Closure at Neck and Girth

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  71. I think my Copper would like something like the Dog Cool Coat with Velcro Closure at Neck and Girth.

    Thanks!
    Samantha (samdaleo)
    jamesmadison1974@gmail.com

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  72. The hooded rain coat is is so cool! Your dogs are adorable. :)

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