Did you know the 5 dogs that top the list of the breeds that really need extra warmth in winter and you really should be making sure they have coats, jumpers and jackets the most are Chihuahuas, Dachshunds, Italian Greyhounds, Whippets and Greyhounds. Our Tankies are for these breeds (for a Chihuahua see our XXS Snugs instead).
Everyday wear must haves for winter, these luxuriously super soft polo neck fleece tankies are great quality and perfect to keep your BOW WOW comfortable and warm whether they're just chillin' on the lounge, playing in the yard or heading out for a walk about town. Complete with beautiful chenille and embroidered Hendricks and Maple logo detailing on the side and beautiful back chenille and embroidered patches, these tops are not only functional but fantastic.
PLEASE NOTE the TANKIES are for long body dog breeds like dachshunds, whippets, greyhounds, sighthounds and Lurcher Breeds and typically will not be suitable for other standard size breeds. If you do not have a long body breed of dog we do not recommend you buy one of these tankies as they will most likely be too long for your BOW WOW and possibly too tight around the hips. If your pooch has a longer body and typically does fit the same sizes as these breeds however they should also fit the TANKIES as well. They do not have sleeves so leg length is not a problem with the Tankies and they fit short-legged or long-legged longer bodied hounds alike.
(See our Soft Luxury Fleece "Snugs" for standard breed BOW WOWs as the sizes are wider and lengths are shorter with exactly the same quality and luxuriously soft polar fleece fabric and chenille designs on the back and come in 9 sizes from XXS-4XL.)
Our slim tankies come in five sizes, X-Small, Small, Medium, Large and X-Large. Typically an XS/S size would fit Dachshunds, the M/L for Whippets and L/XL Greyhounds as a guide but be sure to measure first and take note of the front and back length measurements. Note these measurements are the front length and back length of the TANKIE (not your dog) and they do NOT include the neck cuff in the measurement. If you have a male dog ensure that the front length is not too long for them (ie check they won't pee on the Tankie if its too long in the front and they are male).
Always allow a few extra cms for comfort in your measurements when determining the best size and if inbetween sizes go the size up as these are a snug fit. Also please note that all our SNUGS and TANKIES are handmade so there can be some slight variation in the measurements but this is always very minimal.
Currently we have TANKIES in Five fabulous colours/designs - Olive green with red and white mushrooms, Rust with our bronze Hendricks and Maple leaf on the back, Shiraz with an extended (of course) balloon dog, Black with a hot dog and Mustard with Cactus embroidered patch. Note many of our SNUGS and TANKIES match our printed neoprene harness designs which also fit Dachshunds and you may need to check sizing to determine suitability for Whippets or Greyhounds with the harnesses but collars, leashes, poop bags and bows and bandanas will also fit these breeds.
Soft Luxury Polar Fleece "Tankies"
Machine washable super soft polar fleece snug. This fabric is so thick and soft, best washed on gentle cycle and left to dry naturally. If your top also has embroidered patches most of these are a mix of chenille and cotton thread embroidered combination and should be handled with care. Do not bleach, do not tumble dry, do not iron. Fabrics may fade over time. Made from natural and synthetic fibres. Some fabrics and yarns are delicate. Polar fleece will burn if ironed.
Measure your pet to ensure best fit.
Different designs and manufacturers have different sizings so always measure your dog for the perfect fit for the product you are buying. You want to measure your dog around the neck and chest points (behind the legs at the widest point) and must allow an additional few cms (slip 3 fingers widths in when measuring) at each of these points for your BOWs comfort. You also want to measure your dogs back length and check the jumper length is suitable for your BOW.