Expert Tips: How to Choose Dog Shoes

22.05.2023 19:00
Updated: 13.05.2024 21:25

Dog shoes keep pets feet warm, clean and safe in winter and autumn.

Indeed, there are many unfavorable factors on the street: broken glass, sharp objects, dirt, puddles, cold.

Using boots, you do not need to wash your paws every time after a walk.

How to choose the right shoes for dogs

For an animal, this is not a familiar accessory, which at first causes discomfort.

Therefore, boots or socks should be comfortable and functional.

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When choosing shoes for dogs, pay attention to:

  • Size;
  • Material;
  • Type of sole;
  • Clasp type.

There is no single size chart.

Manufacturers offer their options. Since representatives of the same breed may have different parameters, boots, boots and socks should be selected individually.

If it is not possible to try on shoes, put your pet on a piece of paper or cardboard and circle the paws with a pencil. Add 0.5 cm to the resulting length.

The design should be light, securely fixed and repeat the bends of the pet's paws.

Choose a sole that won't slip. The type of fastener depends on the length of the animal's coat. For shaggy dogs, lightning will not work, because it can pinch it.

Popular types of dog shoes

Waterproof shoes and boots. They protect the paws of the animal on the street from pollution and getting wet: rain and snow, gasoline, oils and other chemicals that can be spilled on the roads.

Socks with anti-slip soles. They will not let the dog fall on the slippery floor; they will warm you in the cold season. This is true for the elderly and pets with diseases of the back and joints. Some models of socks will suit cats.

There are sizes for different breeds: Chihuahua, Golden Retriever, Border Collie and others.

Diana Dashkevich Author: Diana Dashkevich Editor internet resource


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  1. How to choose the right shoes for dogs
  2. Popular types of dog shoes