It’s all about the materials
What Sets Us Apart
Many Dachshund clothes ignore the breed's needs and have not taken the time to understand, explore, or create pieces that have all three principles we strive to achieve. They may be pretty but don’t cover the belly, or practical but are poorly fitting, or eco-friendly but are neither useful nor attractive.
Most pet apparel is not made by hand or in the USA, but at Outdooring Dog, each piece is handmade, hand-cut, and sewn with love and care by a dachshund owner, with over two years of designing and testing in real outdoor conditions, with a dachshund, literally in fields, forests, snow, streams, rain, and mud.
But wool is what really sets Outdooring Dog apart for its incredible properties and characteristics.
Did you know that wool…
…has incredible self-cleaning properties and impressive longevity amongst many other characteristics? Grandmother’s wool sweater is still being worn today, so give it a try! See its amazing characteristics below, I know you will be amazed.
Water Repellent
Wool is naturally water-repelling, keeping the fabric's surface dry. It can absorb up to 30% of its weight in water without feeling wet if it does get wet. This is due to wool's water-loving interior, which draws moisture away from the skin and into the fiber's core.
Odor Resistant & Anti-Microbial
Wool fibers naturally resist microbes, bacteria, and odor as it naturally moves moisture away from the skin.
Sustainable & Biodegradable
Wool has a low environmental footprint that is easily recycled or reused, biodegradable, composted back into the earth, and takes less water to maintain due to its anti-microbial odor-resistant nature, which means less laundering.
Elastic
Wool is highly elastic, making it comfortable to wear when exercising or lounging on the couch!
Fire Resistant
Wool naturally insulates against high temperatures and does not readily catch fire. If it does, it self-extinguishes and does not melt or stick to the skin like synthetic fabrics
Insulation & Temperature Regulator
Wool regulates the amount of moisture on the skin by wicking any moisture away from the body, eventually evaporating into the atmosphere. It is also an active fiber that reacts to changes in body temperature. So it helps you stay warm when the weather is cold and cool when the weather is hot.
Durable & Long-Lasting
Wool’s durability far surpasses other fibers, making it tough to tear and resistant to abrasion, thus making it a long-lasting option that will last the lifetime of your pup, if maintained properly.
Local & Historical
The textile industry has been woven into our local history for well over a century, with industrial activity starting as early as 1768. Woven textiles were one of the main industries on the banks of the Sugar River, here in New Hampshire, which includes our wool supplier, whose family has owned the mill since 1963. Though the mill no longer manufactures the wool in-house, their wool is still made domestically to their high specifications and standards.
The Design
Thanks to Jessica’s attention to detail and measuring guide, the jacket fit my little dachshund perfectly. The jacket is quick and easy to get on and off. I am so pleased with the purchase.
— Shevawn E.