Lana Blue – lightweight wool dog coat

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

The coat is snug, comfortable, and functional. It is neither waterproof nor windproof. It is soft, so the dogs have good mobility in this coat. Wonderful for the dog to wear in the car when it is cold. Nice to wear before and after training, before and after walks. Wool provides warmth even when wet. Wool is not static, and odors do not settle in wool coats the way they do in synthetic coats.

Canelana Wool Coat LANA has the same smart fit as the other Canelana coats, Thermo and Ambassadør, and it fits perfectly. In the front, it is ribbed for better flexibility when putting it on and taking it off. There is an adjustable strap around the stomach and tightening at both the neck and the rear 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 adapted for dachshunds and other short-legged breeds – 6 sizes with back lengths of 30, 33, 36, 40, 45, and 50 cm.

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NB! See the size guide in the 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 given for Canelana coats (e.g., Lana) are the cm length from the neck tightening to where we estimate the base of the tail to be. The coat should sit 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 stated for the size. Example size M (45 cm). Full length is approx. 55 cm.

About the amazing properties of wool, and washing and care 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 weight in water vapor without feeling damp
• Wool is biodegradable and sustainable

In many cases, shaking and airing it out in fresh air for a couple of hours may be enough; wool is antibacterial and dirt usually does not penetrate into the wool fibers, but settles on the outside. If you want to wash it, we recommend machine washing on a wool program at 30 degrees with wool detergent. Machine programs are often gentler than hand washing because the temperature is precisely regulated. Furthermore, machine washing rinses out the soap residue and dirt, and spinning ensures that the wool fabric dries faster. Wet wool fabric can provide good conditions for bacterial growth through residual water, even though wool is antibacterial.

Why a wool coat?
Wool has three fantastic properties: It warms, insulates, and breathes. Keeping your dog's muscles warm both before and after walks and training can act as injury prevention and will help the dog recover faster. The dog's body does not have to expend unnecessary energy to keep its body temperature up.

Using a wool coat is excellent between rounds at hunting trials! A wool coat can be useful for all dogs regardless of breed. Especially older dogs and dogs with injuries or arthrosis will often have poorer circulation and therefore feel the cold more easily. No one likes to be 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 see if the dog is cold or warm.

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

How to wash and treat dog coats made of wool?
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 treating it.

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

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

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

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

• Spinning also ensures that the wool fabric dries faster and provides less favorable conditions for bacterial growth.