Winter Coats for Dogs

Built for proper Kiwi weather. Five coats, five jobs, one range — pick the one your dog actually needs.

A wet, cold dog isn't a hardy dog — it's a dog at risk of shivering itself sick. Small breeds, short-coated breeds, older dogs, puppies and recovering dogs all need help regulating their temperature once the weather turns, and a good coat does in five seconds what towels, blankets and hopeful patting can't. Our Zeberdee range covers the five jobs that actually matter: drying your dog off when they come in soaked, keeping the rain off on warmer wet days, adding a touch of warmth in shoulder seasons, proper winter warmth when it's truly cold, and giving you a choice of lining to match your dog's coat type.

Why a coat actually earns its keep

New Zealand weather is wet, windy, and changeable. A 20-minute walk in horizontal rain can leave even a thick-coated dog chilled to the skin, and summer showers catch out plenty of short-coated breeds too. Short-coated dogs (Frenchies, Staffies, Mini Pins, Jack Russells, Whippets), small breeds (Dachshunds, Toy Poodles, Chihuahuas, Cavaliers), older dogs, and dogs recovering from surgery or illness all benefit from extra protection.

The right coat depends on three questions: how cold is it, how wet is it, and what kind of lining suits your dog's coat? The matrix below walks you through it.

Choose your coat

🛁 1. Wickaway Drying Coat — for after your dog gets wet

The Wickaway is the coat your dog wears after a bath, swim, or rainy walk. The wicking fabric pulls moisture through the material so it evaporates from the outer surface — no soaking-towel, no wet-dog-shake, no wet couch. Currently stocked in 40cm, black with pink trim, sized for small breeds.

Best for: Post-bath drying, post-swim recovery, after rainy walks, travel rug.

☂️ 2. New Season Lightweight Rain Coat — rain protection without the warmth

Same heavy-duty 1200D waterproof shell as our heavier rugs, but stripped back to no fill (0g) or a light 50g fill so your dog doesn't overheat. Built for summer rain, warm coastal weather, active dogs, and thick-coated breeds that just need the wet kept off. Choose your fill and design from the dropdowns.

Best for: Summer rain, milder climates, dogs that overheat under fill, thick-coated breeds.

☁️ 3. New Season Waterproof Rug — sleek weather protection with warmth

Same 1200D waterproof outer, smooth non-stick lining, and a choice of 100g (autumn/spring/mild winter) or 200g (proper winter) fill. The non-stick lining is hair-friendly, easy to slip on and off, and ideal for dogs that hate fleece or have coats that tangle in it. Multiple designs in the dropdown.

Best for: Everyday winter weather protection, short-coated dogs, dogs that overheat under fleece.

🐑 4. Wool Lined Waterproof Rug — natural fibre, breathable warmth

Same 1200D waterproof shell with a wool composite lining that does the warmth job itself — no separate synthetic fill needed. Wool breathes, wicks moisture, and stays warm even when slightly damp. Sizes go up to 65cm, so this option also fits slightly larger dogs than the rest of the range. Multiple designs in the dropdown.

Best for: Natural fibre preference, active dogs that overheat under synthetic linings, slightly larger dogs (up to 65cm), dogs with skin sensitivities.

🐾 5. Super Cozy Fleece-Lined Rug — for cold dogs who need real warmth

Same 1200D waterproof outer with a soft fleece lining and a wicking fleece neck. The snuggly option — built for short-coated breeds, older dogs, and any pup that genuinely feels the cold. Choose 100g for shoulder seasons, 200g for proper winter. Multiple designs in the dropdown.

Best for: Dogs that genuinely feel the cold, short-coated breeds, older or recovering dogs, maximum snuggle factor.

The Zeberdee matrix at a glance

Same tough 1200D shell across four of the five. The lining and fill are what change — pick the combo that fits your dog.