Lana Red – lightweight wool dog coat

The LANA wool coat is made from 100% merino wool, the same type of wool fabric - though somewhat thinner/"short-cropped" - as in the Ambassador and Selva wool coats. LANA is not quite as warm as these. The wool fibers in LANA are short, while they are longer in the Ambassador and Selva models. If you were to compare it to a sweater for humans, LANA would be a medium-thick sweater, while Ambassador would be a thick sweater.

The coat is cozy, comfortable, and functional. It is neither water- nor windproof. It is soft, allowing the dogs good mobility in this coat. Lovely for the dog to wear in the car when it is cold. Nice to wear before and after training, and before and after walks. Wool provides warmth even when wet. Wool is not static, and odors do not cling to wool coats the way they do to synthetic ones.

The Canelana LANA wool coat has the same smart fit as the other Canelana coats, Thermo and Ambassador, and it fits perfectly. It is ribbed in the front for better flexibility when putting it on and taking it off. There is an adjustable strap around the belly and tightening options both at the neck and at the back for the best possible fit for your dog.
The terrier model has an opening at the back for tails that stand straight up.

LANA is also available in a model tailored for dachshunds and other short-legged breeds – 6 sizes with back lengths of 30, 33, 36, 40, 45, and 50 cm.

WATCH THE VIDEO SHOWING THE BENEFITS OF THE LANA WOOL COAT

NB! See the size guide in a separate tab. MEASURE THE DOG FROM SLIGHTLY IN FRONT OF THE SHOULDER BLADES TO THE BASE OF THE TAIL (IN FRONT OF THE TAIL WHEN YOU HOLD IT UP). Unlike other coat brands, the measurements provided for Canelana coats (e.g., Lana) represent the length in cm from the tightening at the neck to where we envision the base of the tail to be. The coat should lie well down and be tightened at the back, so the number of cm from the neck tightening to the end is therefore more than the cm measurement specified for the size. Example: Size M (45 cm). Full length is approx. 55 cm.

https://youtu.be/Qzx9FnuMEk4

About the amazing properties of wool, and washing and maintenance of wool coats:

• Wool is self-cleaning; wool contains lanolin, which is a waxy fat substance
• Wool can absorb approximately 1/3 of its own mass in water vapor without feeling damp
• Wool is biodegradable and sustainable

How to wash and care for wool dog coats?
The great advantage of wool is that it is in many ways self-cleaning and sustainable, but there are several things you should be aware of when washing and caring for it.

• We recommend shaking it and airing it out in the fresh air for a couple of hours. Dirt usually does not penetrate the wool fibers but settles on the surface.

• When washing, we recommend machine washing on a wool cycle at 30 degrees using a dedicated wool detergent.

• Wool products should be washed separately for the best results.

• Avoid hand washing if possible, as it can be difficult to regulate the temperature and remove soap and dirt residue compared to machine washing.

• Spin-drying also helps the wool fabric dry faster and creates less favorable conditions for bacterial growth.

Why a wool coat?
Wool has three fantastic properties: It warms, insulates, and breathes. Keeping the dog's muscles warm both before and after walks and training can help prevent injuries and will help the dog recover faster. The dog's body therefore does not need to use unnecessary energy to maintain its body temperature.

Using a wool coat is excellent between heats in hunting trials! A wool coat can be useful for all dogs regardless of breed. Older dogs and dogs with injuries or arthritis, in particular, will often have poorer circulation and therefore get cold more easily. No one likes being cold! Wool should be the first choice for any dog on cold and damp days! Feel free to slide your hand under the coat to check if the dog is cold or warm.

The image below shows a dog wearing an AMBASSADOR wool coat, taken with a FLIR thermal imaging camera. (It shows - proves - that the dog has no heat loss where it is wearing the coat.)