lumiies® sighthound guide
Sighthound clothing: coat, jumper and fit for whippet, galgo and greyhound
Sighthounds and slim sporting dogs have particular proportions: a long back, a deep chest, a narrow waist, often little undercoat and a long neck. That is exactly why whippets, galgos, greyhounds, Italian greyhounds, salukis, podencos, Vizslas and many slim mixed breeds need clothing that does not slip, does not rub and leaves enough freedom of movement.
Decide quickly: what suits your sighthound?
Rain, wind, cold and wetGlow Raincoat Regular Fit: waterproof, windproof, warmly lined and suited to many slim body shapes.
Dry coldGlow Jumper 2.0: stretchy, close to the body and warm like a second layer.
Long neckGlow Loop 2.0: extra warmth for the neck, easy to combine with a coat or a jumper.
Why sighthounds need a particular fit
Standard clothing often does not sit right on a sighthound: it can pull across the chest, slip at the waist or be too short along the back. The Regular Fit from lumiies® suits many breeds and body shapes, and depending on the measurements it also works very well for sighthounds and slim dogs.
Which breeds does this apply to?
Typical searches are for a whippet coat, a galgo coat, greyhound clothing, an Italian greyhound jumper or clothing for slim sporting dogs such as the Vizsla. What matters is not only the breed, though, but the measurements: back length from the shoulder blade to the base of the tail, chest girth, neck girth and body shape.
The founder of lumiies® lives with a sighthound herself. That is why, with every new model, we think about long backs, narrow waists, strong chests, sensitive dogs and easy dressing.
Neon, warmth and freedom of movement
Sighthounds are fast, elegant and often easy to see when they wear intense neon colours. Neon works as a contrast colour above all in grey weather, at dusk, in snow and in rain. At night we also recommend an LED light or reflective Magnetic Glow Tags on the clothing, the lead or the harness.
Not sure about the size? Open the customer chat and send us the back length, chest girth, neck girth, weight, breed or mix and, if you like, photos of your dog.
FAQ: sighthound clothing and size
Is there clothing for narrow breeds such as whippets or greyhounds that does not slip?
Yes. What matters is the right back length, enough room at the chest and adjustability at the waist. Depending on the measurements, the Glow Raincoat Regular Fit fits many sighthounds and slim dogs.
Does lumiies® fit galgos and Italian greyhounds too?
Yes, depending on the measurements. Galgos, whippets, greyhounds, Italian greyhounds, salukis, podencos, Vizslas and slim mixed breeds can have very different measurements. That is why we always recommend checking back length, chest girth and neck girth.
Which size does my sighthound need?
Measure the back length from the shoulder blade to the base of the tail, the chest girth at the widest point and the neck girth where the collar or loop should sit. If you are unsure, the customer chat helps, with photos.
Raincoat or jumper for sighthounds?
In rain, wind and cold wet weather the Glow Raincoat makes sense. In dry cold the Glow Jumper keeps your dog warm. In cold rain you can combine the Jumper and the Raincoat.
