Carhartt Firm Duck Insulated Dog Chore Coat Brown/Brass

I’m giving this coat 4 stars because I can’t bring myself to give it a 3 even though I want to. The coat is so incredibly well made – it is truly the quality of a Carhartt jacket you would buy for yourself. It has great little pockets and a corduroy collar as added details and a nice quilted lining; which is the same as you see in many men’s Carhartt coats. The stout canvas fabric and lining combo should be very warm and especially windproof. I do wish the lining was flannel rather than the slick nylon fabric but I think the idea of it being a little “cozy” has more to do with my needs than my dogs! The Velcro closures are very long and wide to help endure a good fit and secure closure. The thing that has made be drop to 4 stars is the lack of a hole to slip the leash through to easily clip it to the dog’s harness. I honestly may return this because of this issue…with all the thought that went into this coat I’m surprised they missed this! Clearly this jacket is made with a field/hunting dog in mind…one that is generally off leash – but for most of us the ability to clip the leash on and off is important. The coat is a bit too bulky to put the harness securely over it as you might be able to do with a thin sweater. So although I think this jacket is wonderful…the lack of consideration for attaching a leash really irks me…such a shame! [...]