Dogs warm up with cosy jumpers

THIS weekend is going to be cold and rainy, so get out the puffer vests, alpaca jumpers and cable knits — for your pooch.

Amelia Perry has Otis decked out in a DOGUE winter coat at Storehouse on the Park @ Vibe Rushcutters Bay. Picture: Rohan Kelly

IT’S time to get out the puffer vests, alpaca jumpers and cable knits — for your pooch.

This weekend’s cold and rainy weather means your pet will also want to stay rugged up and dry. Sydney is expecting a top of only 18C and there’s a 60 per cent chance of rain.

Pet boutique Dogue said there had been a “big uplift” in sales of dog coats, knits and jumpers in the past month.

“Otis and I need to feel cosy and comfortable as the temperature starts to fall.” Picture Rohan Kelly

“Cable knits, puffer vests and all-weather coats have been really popular,” Dogue’s Shauna Perry said.

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“We also sell alpaca wool jumpers — a lot of dogs are allergic to sheep’s wool and alpaca wool is a lot more gentle on skin, as well as being lightweight and durable.”

Otis, a two-year-old miniature groodle, prefers a chunky knit.

Picture: Rohan Kelly

Amelia Perry, 25, of Bronte, believes that if it’s cold enough for her to wear a beanie, then it’s only fair Otis has a jumper.

“Otis and I need to feel cosy and comfortable as the temperature starts to fall,” she said.

Originally published as Dogs warm up with cosy jumpers