Dog snoods are designed for floppy or long eared dogs such as Cavaliers, Basset Hounds and Cocker Spaniels as a gentle way to keep their ears clean.
What is the Purpose of a Dog Snood?
The purpose of dog snoods is to keep a dogs ears clean and to stop it biting its own ears during mealtime. Owners of show dogs tend to buy dog snoods for their dogs in order to keep their ears and head clean before the show.
You can buy dogs snoods in a variety of colours, designs sizes to suit different dogs. Small dog snoods (Poodles, Shitzus, Cocker Spaniels) are approximately 8 inches from end to end while large dog snoods (Greyhounds, Pointers) can be up to 14 inches long.
Dog snoods are normally made from either 100% cotton, cotton blends or poly fibres. There are a number of dog snood stores that sell them in a huge range of colours and sizes. Normally these cost around $10-$20. You can request special snoods for your dog at sites like Celebrana.com too!
How to Fit a Snood on your Dog
In order to put a snood on your dog, open up the elastic snood and then gently glide it over its head and ears. Unlike human snoods, dog snoods should cover the ears in order to hold them down, protect and keep them clean. The elastic on the dog snood should keep it firmly in place without hurting the dog.
Be aware that some types of dogs will not enjoy wearing a snood and will try to take it off with their paws. Because of this you should always accompany your dog when it’s wearing its snood to make sure it doesn’t try to take it off or damage it.
When you buy a snood online you need to make sure you choose the correct size for your dog. Most dog snood makers have a size range from small breeds to large breed. You need to pick the right snood for your dog so that it doesn’t fall off too easily.
