PET GARMENT
The present invention is directed to a dog garment comprising a torso portion, a neck portion, a front leg portion, a hind leg portion and a foot portion at each of the terminal ends of the front leg and hind leg portions, wherein said dog garment is made of a waterproof, thermally insulating material.
1 . A dog garment comprising:
(a) a torso portion that substantially covers the back and lateral sides of the torso of a dog, said torso portion having a neck opening and a rear opening;
(b) a neck portion extending from said torso portion and arranged to encase the neck of the dog, said neck portion comprising a closure means for securing the garment to the dog;
(c) a front leg portion extending from said torso portion, said front leg portion arranged to encase the front legs of the dog;
(d) a hind leg portion extending from said torso portion, said hind leg portion arranged to encase the hind legs of the dog; and
(e) a foot portion at each of the terminal ends of said front leg portion and said hind leg portion;
wherein said dog garment is made of a waterproof, thermally insulating material.
2 . A dog garment according to claim 1 , further comprising a leash attachment opening.
3 . A dog garment according to claim 2 , wherein said leash attachment opening is located on the neck portion of said dog garment.
4 . A dog garment according to claim 1 , wherein said closure means is a mechanical fastener.
5 . A dog garment according to claim 4 , wherein said mechanical fastener comprises a hook-and-loop fastener, a snap, a clip or a button.
6 . A dog garment according to claim 4 , wherein said closure means is located on the neck portion of said dog garment.
7 . A dog garment according to claim 1 , wherein said dog garment is one continuous piece.
8 . A dog garment according to claim 1 , said torso portion being substantially open at the underbelly.
9 . A dog garment according to claim 1 , wherein each of said leg portions comprises an elastic material.
10 . A dog garment according to claim 1 , wherein said thermally insulating material is machine washable and dryable.
11 . A dog garment according to claim 10 , wherein said thermally insulating, machine washable and dryable material is fleece.
12 . A dog garment comprising:
(a) a torso portion that substantially covers the back and lateral sides of the torso of a dog, said torso portion having a neck opening and a rear opening;
(b) a neck portion extending from said torso portion and arranged to encase the neck of the dog;
(c) a front leg portion extending from said torso portion, said front leg portion arranged to encase the front legs of the dog;
(d) a hind leg portion extending from said torso portion, said hind leg portion arranged to encase the hind legs of the dog; and
(e) a foot portion at each of the terminal ends of said front leg portion and said hind leg portion;
wherein said dog garment is made of a waterproof, thermally insulating material.
13 . A dog garment according to claim 12 , further comprising a leash attachment opening.
14 . A dog garment according to claim 13 , wherein said leash attachment opening is located on the neck portion of said dog garment.
15 . A dog garment according to claim 12 , wherein said dog garment is one continuous piece.
16 . A dog garment according to claim 12 , said torso portion being substantially open at the underbelly.
17 . A dog garment according to claim 12 , wherein each of said leg portions comprises an elastic material.
18 . A dog garment according to claim 12 , wherein said neck portion comprises an elastic material.
19 . A dog garment according to claim 12 , wherein said thermally insulating material is machine washable and dryable.
20 . A dog garment according to claim 19 , wherein said thermally insulating, machine washable and dryable material is fleece.