D-Fa Dogs Ice-Barker
$139.00
Merino is one of nature’s greatest gifts, endowed with remarkable properties by Mother Nature and the Merino sheep’s need to adapt to the extreme conditions of New Zealand’s high-altitude environments.
D-fa's Merino fibre is warm, lighter than traditional wools, soft, easy to wear and care for, and its natural odour-suppressing qualities are legendary. Best of all the fibres in the fabric lock in warm air to insulate against cold, and release the warmer air as activity or conditions change to keep the body temperature at a constant, comfortable warmth. The felted Merino used in our dog jackets also has a moderate level of wind and water resistance.
Natural Merino is a fabulous alternative to synthetic insulation such as fleece products that can become scratchy and smelly over time and may not breathe or warm as well when conditions change.
The Ice-Barker® is perfect for senior, thin-skinned or fine coated dogs, if the jacket is to be worn for long periods of time or in variable conditions.
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- Always toasty – even if damp
- Never scratchy – soft, low-irritant and natural
- Lightweight and breathable – adapts to changing conditions for a comfortable, constant temperature, perfect for indoors and out
- Seldom stinky – naturally anti-microbial
- Cut-away shoulder panels allow for free movement
- Panelled design neatly fits a range of doggy proportions
- Chest and belly panel warms the core and keeps the underbelly dry and clean
- Collar extends coverage over cervical spine
- Easy fastenings and adjustments with no clumsy fittings or Velcro
- Easy to care for - machine or hand wash and please follow care instructions
wear it
- During exercise or between periods of exercise in cool conditions
- At rest indoors or outdoors to maintain a comfortable body temperature
- After swimming
- If your dog is elderly, suffers from joint stiffness related to cold or any condition that makes them sensitive to cold or changes in temperature.
All merino used in the Ice-Barker is grown in the high country stations of New Zealand. No heavy metal dyes are used in the milling of our fabrics and all farms upon which the wool is grown are monitored for the sustainability of their farming and care of their stock. The Ice-Barker is proudly made of and in New Zealand.
| Each dog is unique, like a little furry snowflake so finding the right fit is part art, part science. The design of D-fa gear allows for different shapes through adjustments that accommodate broad shoulders and deep chests. We find the breed reference is the best reference point to start from. Choose a doggy-style to match the physique of your dog. Confirm your size using:
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Spine Measurement MEASURE YOU DOG From: midway between where the collar sits and the front of the withers To: the base of the tail |
| PETITE 1 | PETITE 2 | SMALL | MEDIUM | LARGE | X-LARGE | GRANDE | |
| K9 kg | 4 - 9 kg | 6 - 12 kg | 12 - 20 kg | 15 - 25 kg | 25 - 38 kg | 35 - 43 kg | 44 - 60 kg |
| Dog lb | 8 - 20 lb | 13 - 26 lb | 26 - 44 lb | 33 - 55 lb | 55 - 83 lb | 77 - 94 lb | 97 - 130 |
| Spine Measurement |
32-35 cm/ 12-14" |
35-42 cm/ 14-17" |
44-52 cm/ 17-21" |
52-62 cm/ 21-25" |
62-68 cm/ 25-27" |
68-73 cm/ 27-29" |
72-75 cm/ 29-31" |
| Example Doggy Style |
Small Terriers Maltese Papillon |
Bichon Frise Westies Foxies Cairn Terrier |
Beagles Staffys Cocker Spaniels Standard Schnauzer Petite Borders |
Border Collie Boxer Dalmatian Vizsla |
Labrador Pointer |
Rottweiler Setters Ridgeback Retriever German Shepherd |
Mastiff |
Please note when choosing a jacket in this style that the larger sizes are slightly more expensive. This is because there is significantly more fabric in these jackets, and in the case of these styles the fabric is the greatest cost. We apologise to all big dog owners, but we know you'll agree that the big love you get from a big dog is well worth the extra.
Stretchy versus Steady Fabric
This jacket is made from a soft, light, stretchy fabric. That means that it will give and take with movement during activity and play; and will fit neatly around your dog’s body giving them curves in all the right places and maximising their freedom of movement in the jacket. Paws up to that!
