FLEECE FOR FIDO: A well-tailored fleece jacket is my go-to garment for lightweight warmth on the go. Now my canine travel companion also can keep the chill out in fashionable fleece. Ruffwear’s new Fernie Sweater Knit Fleece Dog Jacket provides cozy coverage — including little sleeves and a mock-turtle neck — while remaining light and stretchy enough not to cramp four-legged comfort, whether on a romp or curled up al fresco. Made of quick-dry sweater-like knit polyester lined in fleece, the Fernie has a side zipper closure that allows full range of motion while looking doggone classy on the trail or on the town. Reflective trim makes for better visibility on night outings, an especially important precaution when sharing a road — or even a roadside — with moving vehicles. The Fernie comes in green, purple or orange, in six sizes, from xx-small to extra large (the web site provides a fit guide). The Fernie is not designed for long periods in deep snow or strong winds. Not to worry. Ruffwear makes additional outerwear you can layer over the Fernie in harsher conditions.
Ruffwear Fernie Sweater Knit Fleece Dog Jacket is $59.95 at
