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Blue Cooling Vest

Blue Cooling Vest

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  • Instant cooling
  • UPF 50+
  • Lightweight & breathable
  • Quick-drying

Colour: Blue

Size: XS

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What Makes Them Comfy
  • Cooling-to-touch fabricSoak, wring and wear: the fabric feels cool as it dries.
  • UPF 50+ sun protectionSun-protective fabric helps block UVA and UVB rays.
  • Lightweight and breathableLight enough for all-day wear on warm walks.
  • Quick-drying fabricDries fast after a splash or a soak.
  • Breathable mesh side panelsMesh panels let heat escape along the sides.
  • Tailored for dachshund proportionsCut for a longer back and shorter legs, so the fit stays put from collar to tail.
Details

☀️ Keep Your Dachshund Cool, Protected & Comfortable All Summer Long

Summer walks shouldn't mean overheating, sunburn, or a miserable pup. But for dachshunds — with their long, low bodies close to sun-baked pavements — heat and UV exposure hit harder than most breeds.

The ArtisanUni Cooling Vest was built to change that.

Engineered specifically for long-bodied dogs, this lightweight summer shirt delivers instant cooling-to-the-touch comfort, UPF 50+ sun protection, and a breathable fit that moves with your dachshund — not against them. Whether it's a morning walk, a pup date, or a sunny afternoon in the garden, this vest keeps your wiener dog cool, covered, and ready for anything.

✨ Why Dachshund Parents Love This Cooling Vest

  • 🧊 Instant Cooling-to-Touch Fabric — The premium 84% nylon / 16% spandex blend feels noticeably cool against the skin the moment it's worn. No soaking required, no ice packs needed — just slip it on and feel the difference immediately.
  • ☀️ UPF 50+ Sun Protection Built Into the Fabric — Not a coating that washes off, but UV protection woven directly into every fibre. Blocks over 98% of harmful UVA and UVB rays, protecting your dachshund's skin during prolonged outdoor exposure.
  • 💨 Lightweight & Breathable All Day — The open-weave structure allows continuous airflow across your dog's body, preventing the trapped heat that makes most pet clothing unbearable in summer. Stays comfortable even during active play.
  • ⚡ Quick-Drying Performance — Whether it's a splash in a puddle, a water bowl mishap, or a sweaty walk, this vest dries rapidly so your pup stays comfortable and never feels damp or heavy.
  • 🐾 Designed for Long Bodies — Fits Dachshunds Perfectly — Standard dog shirts are cut for proportionally built dogs. This vest accounts for the dachshund's distinctive long torso and deep chest, providing full coverage without bunching, riding up, or restricting their natural low-to-the-ground movement.
  • 🤸 Stretch Fabric, Unrestricted Movement — The spandex blend gives the vest four-way stretch, so your dachshund can run, sniff, dig, and play without any pulling or tightness. They'll forget they're wearing it.
  • 🎨 Two Fresh Summer Colors — Choose the look that suits your pup:
    • Sunshine Yellow — Bright, cheerful, and impossible to miss on a summer walk
    • Sky Blue — Cool, calm, and effortlessly stylish
  • 📏 4 Sizes (XS–L) — Sized for miniature to standard dachshunds. Important: please size by measurements, not weight — dachshund proportions vary significantly.

🌡️ Two Ways to Use — Basic & Enhanced Cooling

Basic Cooling Mode: Simply put the vest on dry. The cooling fabric immediately draws heat away from your dog's body through its advanced thermal-regulation properties. Perfect for everyday walks and moderate heat.

Enhanced Cooling Mode: Lightly dampen the vest with cool water before putting it on. As the water evaporates, it creates an active cooling effect — similar to how evaporative cooling works for humans. Ideal for very hot days, high-intensity activity, or dogs that overheat easily.

🐶 Perfect For

✓ Dachshunds (miniature & standard) on summer walks
✓ Dogs with thin or light-coloured coats prone to sunburn
✓ Senior dogs who struggle to regulate body temperature
✓ High-energy dogs who overheat during play
✓ Post-grooming dogs with shorter coats and less natural UV protection
✓ Cats and other small breeds — versatile sizing works across species

📐 How to Find the Right Size

Because dachshund proportions differ so much from other breeds, always measure before ordering:

  1. Back Length — From the base of the neck to the base of the tail (critical for dachshunds)
  2. Chest Girth — Around the widest part of the chest, just behind the front legs
  3. Neck Girth — Loosely around the base of the neck

Compare your measurements to our size guide. Between sizes? Size up for comfort and ease of movement.

🧺 Care Instructions

  • Hand wash or gentle machine wash in cold water
  • Do not bleach
  • Do not tumble dry — air dry flat to maintain shape and cooling properties
  • The UPF 50+ protection is woven into the fabric and will not wash out

💬 What Dachshund Parents Are Saying

"My mini dachshund used to pant and slow down after just 10 minutes in summer heat. Since I got this vest, she walks for 30+ minutes without any sign of overheating. The cooling effect is genuinely impressive — not just marketing." — Sophie M.

"Finally a summer shirt that actually fits a dachshund! The length is perfect for his long body and it doesn't ride up or bunch. He moves completely freely and looks adorable in the yellow. Highly recommend." — Daniel R.

"I was worried my dachshund wouldn't tolerate wearing it, but the fabric is so light and soft he barely notices it's there. The quick-dry feature is brilliant — he jumped in a puddle and it was dry within minutes." — Claire T.

🎁 Give Your Dachshund the Summer They Deserve

Hot pavements. Intense UV. Humid afternoons. Summer is beautiful — but it comes with real risks for your dachshund. This cooling vest is the simplest, most effective way to let them enjoy every sunny moment safely.

Choose your color and size, and make this the summer your dachshund thrives in the heat.

UPF 50+ sun protection • Instant cooling-to-touch • Quick-dry performance • Long-body dachshund fit • Yellow & Blue • Sizes XS–L • 84% Nylon / 16% Spandex

Shipping & Delivery

Free shipping on orders over $49. Orders are prepared in 1–3 business days and ship with tracking.

Returns & Exchanges

Not quite the right fit? You can request a return within 30 days of delivery for unwashed, unworn items with their original tags and packaging. A gentle try-on indoors is absolutely fine. Email support@theartisanuni.com and we'll help.

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Why it's comfy

Comfy for long backs & short legs.

Cooling-to-touch fabric

Soak, wring and wear: the fabric feels cool as it dries.

UPF 50+ sun protection

Sun-protective fabric helps block UVA and UVB rays.

Lightweight and breathable

Light enough for all-day wear on warm walks.

Quick-drying fabric

Dries fast after a splash or a soak.

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Every Detail, Explained

Blue Cooling Vest
  1. Longbody FitDesigned for dachshund proportions
  2. Breathable mesh side panelsAllows airflow to help heat escape
  3. Lightweight cooling fabricDesigned to stay comfortable in the heat

The numbers

Cooling vest Size Chart

Measure the back from collar to tail base, and the chest at its widest.

SizeBackChestNeck
XSup to 12.6 in 32.0 cmup to 13.8 in 35.0 cmup to 10.6 in 27.0 cm
Sup to 13.8 in 35.0 cmup to 15.7 in 40.0 cmup to 11.8 in 30.0 cm
Mup to 15.0 in 38.0 cmup to 17.7 in 45.0 cmup to 13.0 in 33.0 cm
Lup to 16.5 in 42.0 cmup to 19.7 in 50.0 cmup to 14.2 in 36.0 cm
Yabiwears S12.2 in31 cm15.4 in39 cm9.8 in25 cm

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Good questions

Asked by Long-Dog People

Does my doxie really need a cooling vest?

Yes. Dogs can't sweat efficiently and can overheat quickly. Dachshunds are especially prone due to their long backs and low-to-the-ground bodies.

How does the cooling vest work?

The cooling fabric provides instant relief. Simply wet the vest, wring it out, and evaporation helps keep your dog cool for longer.

Do doxies really need sun protection?

Absolutely. Dogs can get sunburned too. The vest's UPF 50+ fabric helps protect your dachshund from harmful UV exposure.

Can I machine wash this cooling vest?

Absolutely! Machine wash on a gentle/delicate cycle using cold water (below 30°C / 86°F).

My doxie is between two sizes. Which one should I choose?

Because this fabric offers a comfortable stretch, your choice depends on the desired look. For a snug, sporty fit, choose the smaller size. If your dog has a thicker coat, a deeper chest, or prefers a bit more wiggle room, we highly recommend sizing up.

Reviews

What the club says

Customer Reviews

Overall rating: 4.6 / 5 from 22 reviews.

Nos lo llevamos de viaje a la costa en agosto y fue lo mejor del viaje para el perro. Mi mujer lo mojaba con agua del grifo antes de cada paseo y nuestro Teo iba fresquisimo. Sin el chaleco habria sido imposible sacarlo a media tarde. La talla L le queda algo suelta en el pecho pero asi se mueve mejor. Buena compra.

Javier O. 5/5 Verified

Blue Cooling Vest

My sphynx gets sunburned on the window ledge every single summer. Hairless cats and UV do not mix. The XS fits her long skinny body and the fabric is cool so she does not wiggle out of it like she does with everything else. She looks ridiculous and I love it. Held up through about fifteen hand washes so far.

Tanya B. 5/5 Verified

Blue Cooling Vest

Le gilet fait le travail, mon teckel ne transpire plus autant pendant les balades. Le tissu est doux et leger. Par contre le bleu clair est une catastrophe, apres une sortie au parc il est couvert de poussiere et de terre. Je le lave a la main tous les deux jours. Si c'etait a refaire je prendrais le jaune.

Theo M. 4/5 Verified

Blue Cooling Vest

Two months in and the seam under the belly has started to come apart. Not a huge hole yet but I can see where it is going. The cooling side of it does work, my dog is way happier on hot days, so it is a shame about the sewing. I hand washed it in cold water like the label says so it is not like I threw it in the dryer. Emailed them about it, still waiting to hear back.

Craig D. 3/5 Verified

Blue Cooling Vest

Mon Filou a 11 ans et il supporte tres mal la chaleur. Avant, des qu'il faisait plus de 28 degres, il refusait de sortir. Maintenant je mouille le gilet avant la promenade et il trotte comme un chiot. La coupe est vraiment pensee pour un chien long, ca ne remonte pas sur le dos. Petit bemol sur la couleur jaune qui prend vite les traces de pattes, mais bon, ca se lave a la main. Je recommande.

Camille D. 5/5 Verified

Blue Cooling Vest

うちのココは黒っぽい毛で夏はすぐにバテてしまいます。ドライのまま着せてもひんやりして気持ちよさそうでした。濡らして使うと効果が長持ちします。胴が長いので普通の服はいつも背中がめくれて困っていましたが、これは大丈夫でした。洗濯は手洗いで、乾きも早いです。もう一枚予備が欲しいくらいです。

Yuki T. 5/5 Verified

Blue Cooling Vest

Ich habe vorher drei Westen gekauft und alle sind hinten hochgerutscht. Diese hier sitzt. Mein Dackel Waldi laeuft damit ganz normal, kein Gezerre am Bauch. An heissen Tagen mache ich sie kurz nass, das hilft wirklich. Qualitaet fuehlt sich gut an, Naehte sind sauber verarbeitet. Nur der Preis ist etwas hoch fuer so ein kleines Stueck Stoff. Trotzdem, ich wuerde sie wieder kaufen.

Klaus B. 5/5 Verified

Blue Cooling Vest

散歩が嫌いなうちの子が自分から玄関に来るようになりました。サイズも測った通りで問題なし。

Haruto S. 5/5 Verified

Blue Cooling Vest

Il mio bassotto Arturo soffre il caldo da morire. Con questo gile esce volentieri anche a mezzogiorno. Bagnato leggermente tiene fresco per tutta la passeggiata. Le cuciture sono fatte bene e il tessuto si asciuga in fretta. Ho preso una taglia in piu come consigliano e ho fatto bene.

Giulia F. 5/5 Verified

Blue Cooling Vest

Bought it for my mini. Fits right, stays cool, dog doesn't fight me putting it on. That's all I wanted.

Jake T. 5/5 Verified

Blue Cooling Vest

Tengo una dachshund de 8 anos que en verano se quedaba tumbada en la sombra y no queria moverse. Le puse el chaleco y salimos a las 7 de la manana, aguanto casi media hora sin jadear como antes. El tejido es fresquito de verdad, no es marketing. La talla M le va perfecta midiendo el lomo como dicen. Lo unico que la costura del cuello le queda un pelin justa cuando se agacha a olfatear.

Marta I. 5/5 Verified

Blue Cooling Vest

My dachshund Greta is nine and she has always hated July. Ten minutes into a walk she would just stop and look at me like I was torturing her. I put this on her dry the first day and she made it around the whole block without stopping once. The next weekend I wet it under the tap first and she was basically a different dog. Light enough that she forgets it is on, and it does not slide up her back like the other shirt I tried. I do wish the blue came in a darker shade because she is a digger and it shows every speck of dirt. Still the best twenty something I have spent on her all year.

Karen W. 5/5 Verified

Blue Cooling Vest

Barnaby is 13. Hip problems, gets hot fast, and he is mostly black fur which does him no favours. We used to do one slow loop around the cul de sac and come home. Now we do two. He is not panting at the end. I don't know how much is the vest and how much is him being stubborn, but I will take it. Washes up fine by hand and dries on the towel rail overnight.

Marcus B. 5/5 Verified

Blue Cooling Vest

Recu vite, bien taille, mon teckel le supporte sans probleme. Rien a dire de plus.

Lea F. 5/5 Verified

Blue Cooling Vest

The cooling is real, my boy is much calmer on our afternoon walks. My complaint is sizing. I measured him at 15 inches back and got the medium, it fit but tight around the chest. I ordered the large after and the chest is better but the length is a bit long so it flaps at the back. Would be nice if there were separate neck and chest measurements on the guide instead of one chart. That said the fabric is soft and he doesn't fuss when I put it on.

Priya R. 4/5 Verified

Blue Cooling Vest

Die Kuehlwirkung ist spuerbar, mein Dackel ist deutlich entspannter unterwegs. Was mich stoert: man muss die Weste ueber den Kopf ziehen. Bei einem alten Hund mit steifem Nacken ist das jedes Mal ein Kampf. Ein Klettverschluss oder Reissverschluss am Ruecken waere besser. Ansonsten gute Verarbeitung und schnelle Lieferung.

Anja V. 4/5 Verified

Blue Cooling Vest

Okay I mostly bought this because it looked cute on the website. So my hopes for the cooling part were low. But after the first walk in it my girl was still trotting at the end instead of doing her dramatic flop on the grass. Whether it is the fabric or the shade it gives her, something is working. It is thin too, she does not look like she is wearing a winter coat in July.

Hannah R. 5/5 Verified

Blue Cooling Vest

Onze Doppie is bijna 12 en heeft het snel warm. Het vest is licht, voelt koel aan en hij laat het gewoon zitten. Ik maak het voor de wandeling even nat, dat werkt goed op warme dagen. De maat klopt met de tabel, ik heb wel een maat groter genomen omdat hij een diepe borst heeft.

Sanne D. 5/5 Verified

Blue Cooling Vest

I measured before ordering, followed the chart exactly, got the medium. First walk it was halfway up her back by the end of the block. She has got a deep chest and a narrow waist so it just slid forward the whole time. The yellow also showed dirt right away and I could not get a mark out of it. The fabric did feel cool to the touch, I will give it that. Maybe the small would have worked better but I am not spending more money to find out.

Bethany C. 2/5 Verified

Blue Cooling Vest

Wet it, put it on, dog stays cool. Sorted.

Ollie G. 5/5 Verified

Blue Cooling Vest

Bought the small in yellow for my sister's pup because she kept saying he gets too hot on their walks. She put it on him and sent me a video of him trotting around the garden like nothing happened. My sister says it is the first dog shirt he hasn't tried to chew off. Fingers crossed it holds up, I will update if it doesn't.

Denise K. 5/5 Verified

Blue Cooling Vest

I do not usually leave reviews but this thing has earned it. Bought it back in spring, used it four or five times a week all through the summer, and it looks the same as the day it came. No pilling, no stretching out, the colour has not faded. My dachshund Rusty is not a delicate dog, he rolls in everything, and this has survived it. Only note is the neck hole stretched a little over time but it does not affect anything. Would buy again, already told my neighbour to get one.

Robert F. 5/5 Verified

Blue Cooling Vest