This is a picture of an Airedale dog in a horse blanket style dog blanket. Some brands of horse blanket manufacturers also manufacture blankets for large breed dogs. Using this type of blanket on your dog has several advantages over typical dog sweaters. Not only do horse blankets made for dogs look a bit more distinguished, but horse style blankets for dogs are also more functional and stay on a better than typical dog coats and sweaters. The design of a horse blanket made for dogs covers the dog better but leaves the belly open. Horse blankets are great for big dogs and little dogs. We like to use horse style dog blankets on snowy days and when when have very cold temperatures after our dog has recently been groomed. Some dogs with thick winter coats don't need an extra blanket, but dogs bred in warmer climates or dogs that are frequently groomed close to the skin may appreciate a little extra warmth offered by a horse style dog blanket.
