The above photo shows
the faux distressed leather 'Top Dog' flight jacket in detail. Alpha Industries has been manufacturing military specification clothing (for humans) for over 40 years. They have now expanded their product line to take in the canine world. Offered here is the
all-time classic The water-resistant outer faux distressed leather material - which can be wiped clean - is manufactured from a combination including 50% polyester and 40% PVC. The 'Top Dog' jacket's thick, plush, inner faux fur material is 100% acrylic and will keep your dog warm (and looking good!) on the coldest of days.
The above photos show both
sides of the 'Top Dog' flight jacket - The collar flap on these light-weight jackets can be worn up (offering additional protection from wind and rain) or down. The jacket incorporates a tailored slit - accessible whether the collar is up or down - through which a lead can be readily fed. The Stars-and-Stripes patch badge - sewn on at the shoulders of each 'Top Dog' jacket - enhance its authenticity.
At the end of this process, you're going to receive a Top dog flight jacket in the post. I'd like us both to be delighted when you open the package and find that you've ordered the correct size!
If you're not sure send me an email and
I'll advise the best size. (If everything else fails and you end up with the
wrong size you can always send the jacket back for a size exchange.)
You may be one of those lucky people whose dog
will unarguably fit into only one size of jacket. It's far more probable
that you'll be one of the majority of people who need to make a choice
between two - or more - jackets. As
shown in the illustration alongside, from
behind the front legs, measure all the way around the widest part of its
rib cage and over its back. Remember to add an inch or two if you're
planning to use a coat or harness under the flight jacket; also, bear in mind if your
dog has a heavy seasonal coat, or whether its size may increase. Whilst
you've got your dog and a tape measure to hand, also measure the length
of its back - from the shoulder blades to the base of the tail. With a note of you dog's chest measurement to
hand, now look at the table below. You'll see that your dog's chest measurement will have either
determined the appropriate size of jacket or offered a choice of sizes. If your dog's chest is smaller than the
range indicated in the table then you'll be able to fit the jacket on
the dog but you won't be able to secure the jacket firmly around your
dog's body. In addition there may be excessive room at the front where
the jacket fastens around the dog's neck. You should
probably be considering the next size down. If your dog's chest size is bigger than the
range indicated in the table then the two ends of the velcro fastenings won't reach each other - the jacket just won't fit on
the dog. You most definitely need to look at the next size up. Please remember: the chest measurement is all-important. If it helps to assess the best size of jacket for your dog, then westies - see the photo alongside - are almost always best suited to the 16 inch (40cms) flying jackets whilst Yorkies (see the photo higher up the page) generally suit the 10 inch (25cms) size. |
These
jackets are simple to fit; two pairs of velcro'ed panels are joined together
- one pair at the front of the chest and the other pair under the tummy. The
photo alongside shows the panels before they're attached together. 
Please take a few minutes to measure your dog and look at the
fitting table lower down on this page. Ordering the correct jacket size
will avoid the delay, inconvenience and expense which will result if you
need to exchange the jacket for another size.
Measure around your dog's
chest. This is the most important measurement - if
the jacket doesn't fit around your dog, it's not going to fit!
Where the table indicates that two or
more sizes
of flight jackets may suit your dog, the better size
will generally be the larger size.