Cooling-to-touch fabric
Soak, wring and wear: the fabric feels cool as it dries.
Yellow Cooling Vest
Yellow Cooling Vest
Regular price
$36.90
Regular price
$56.90
Sale price
$36.90
- Instant cooling
- UPF 50+
- Lightweight & breathable
- Quick-drying
Size: XS
Size Guide
Cooling vest
| Size | Back | Chest | Neck |
|---|---|---|---|
| XS | |||
| S | |||
| M | |||
| L |
These are your dog's body measurements.
- Yabi wears S · neck 25 cm, chest 39 cm, back 31 cm
- NeckAround the base of the neck, where a collar sits.
- ChestAround the widest part, just behind the front legs.
- Back LengthFrom the base of the neck to the base of the tail, along the spine.
Use a soft tape and keep it snug, not tight. Thick or long coat? Add 1–2 cm.
Not sure which size? Answer a few quick questions.
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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.
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🎨 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:
- Back Length — From the base of the neck to the base of the tail (critical for dachshunds)
- Chest Girth — Around the widest part of the chest, just behind the front legs
- 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
🎁 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.
Why it's comfy
Comfy for long backs & short legs.
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.
Up close
Every Detail, Explained
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Longbody FitDesigned for dachshund proportions
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Breathable mesh side panelsAllows airflow to help heat escape
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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.
| Size | Back | Chest | Neck |
|---|---|---|---|
| XS | up to 12.6 in 32.0 cm | up to 13.8 in 35.0 cm | up to 10.6 in 27.0 cm |
| S | up to 13.8 in 35.0 cm | up to 15.7 in 40.0 cm | up to 11.8 in 30.0 cm |
| M | up to 15.0 in 38.0 cm | up to 17.7 in 45.0 cm | up to 13.0 in 33.0 cm |
| L | up to 16.5 in 42.0 cm | up to 19.7 in 50.0 cm | up to 14.2 in 36.0 cm |
| Yabiwears S | 12.2 in31 cm | 15.4 in39 cm | 9.8 in25 cm |
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Good questions
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Reviews
What the club says
Customer Reviews
Overall rating: 4.7 / 5 from 37 reviews.
He loves his outfit!
Yellow Dachshund Cooling Vest | UPF 50+ Quick-Dry | ArtisanUni
Love this product!
Yellow Dachshund Cooling Vest | UPF 50+ Quick-Dry | ArtisanUni
Works perfectly for my 9-pound pup. Just ordered other colors.
Great product. Quality on point. Fast shipping
Yellow Dachshund Cooling Vest | UPF 50+ Quick-Dry | ArtisanUni
She stays cool in the heat. and ....so much love this hat
He no longer scratches his chest outside. Great quality and fit.
This is the best-fitting outfit we have ever bought for him.
The fabric feels cool against her skin. Best summer vest ever.
Fits my dachshund perfectly and the color looks fantastic.
Very lightweight and contours well to a dachshund's long body.
We had two weeks of 38 degree days and I really think this vest is the reason my dachshund did not spend the whole time lying on the tile floor. Every morning I would wet it, wring it out, put it on, and we did a short walk before 8am. He drank less, panted less, and was way more himself. The yellow has faded slightly at the seams after a summer of washing but nothing bad. Size wise he is 9 kilos and comfortably in the large. If you have a long dog and a hot climate, get one.
Wir haben die Weste den ganzen Sommer benutzt, bei jedem Spaziergang. Sie war oft nass, wurde von Hand gewaschen und auf der Leine getrocknet. Keine Flecken, kein Ausleiern, keine Naht aufgegangen. Das Gelb ist noch genauso kräftig. Für den Preis wirklich gut verarbeitet. Unser Dackel wiegt 8 Kilo und trägt M.
Bought it for my dachshund but my cat is 4 kilos and the XS fits her as well. She is white and gets sunburned ears and nose, so I put it on her in the garden and she stays out longer now. The vest is so light that she forgets about it after a minute. Nice bonus. The dog uses the medium and is happy too.
My fault more than theirs, I ordered by weight out of habit and it was wrong. My girl is 7.5 kilos but long, and the small was too short in the back. Sent it back and got the medium, fits now. The vest itself is light, dries fast and she seems comfortable. Just do the measuring, it takes two minutes.
Buster is 13. Last summer he would stop after two minutes and pant like mad and I would carry him home. This year he made it around the whole block. I put it on dry for short walks and damp for the long ones. He does not mind putting it on, wich is saying something because he hates his raincoat. Worth every penny for a dog his age.
Nickel. Mon teckel le porte sans problème, ça le garde au frais et le jaune est sympa. Je recommande.
The vest does feel cool, I will give it that. But my dog hates it. He freezes up and will not walk in it, so we are back to the shade and a water bottle. Also it takes longer to dry than I expected after dampening it, it was still wet when I took it off him. Might just be my dog. My neighbor's dachshund wore it fine on a trial so probably not the vest's fault entirely. Nice fabric though.
Ho un bassotto di 8 anni che odia qualsiasi cosa gli metto addosso. Questo gilet è l'unico che tollera, credo perché è leggerissimo e non gli stringe il petto. L'ho preso giallo, si vede da lontano. In spiaggia gliel'ho messo bagnato sotto l'ombrellone e lui è rimasto tranquillo per ore. Consigliato.
服が苦手な子ですが、これは着せても固まりません。軽いからだと思います。冷たくて気持ちよさそう。
Unser Dackel Waldi ist 11 und hat mit der Hitze richtig zu kämpfen. Die Weste sitzt am Rücken bis zum Schwanzansatz, das ist bei normalen Hundeshirts nie der Fall. Wenn ich sie nass mache, hält die Kühlung ungefähr eine halbe Stunde. Danach geht er freiwillig heim, was vorher nie passiert ist. Nach drei Wäschen sieht sie noch aus wie neu. Größe M bei 9 Kilo, gemessen natürlich.
I was putting it on dry and thinking ok this is fine but not amazing. Then I ran it under the tap, wrung it out, and put it on. Huge difference. My dog went from panting to normal breathing in about five minutes. It stayed cool for most of the walk and was dry by the time we got home. Now I keep a small bottle in my bag and wet it again halfway through.
うちのダックスは黒に近い毛色で、夏は散歩の途中で必ずへばっていました。このベストを着せてからは歩くペースが全然違います。水で少し濡らすと本当に冷たいらしく、着せた瞬間に体をブルッとさせて、そのあと気持ちよさそうにしています。背中が長いので丈を測ってMを購入しましたがぴったりでした。洗濯も手洗いで問題なし。買ってよかったです。
Ausgepackt, angezogen, und man hat direkt gemerkt wie er ruhiger wird. Tolle Weste, sehr leicht.
The color is stunning and the vest fits like a dream.
I have tried three other cooling shirts on my dachshund Penny and every single one either rode up to her ribs or was so tight across the chest she walked funny. This one actually stays put. Took her measurements like the listing says, got the medium, and it fits her back all the way to the tail. We did a 40 minute walk in July heat and she was still trotting at the end. Usually she flops down in the shade halfway. The yellow is really bright which I like because I can see her in tall grass. Washed it once in cold water and it came out the same. Only thing is I wish the strap under the belly was a tiny bit longer but it works.
A must-buy for any dachshund. Light, cool, and protective.
Le gilet fait le travail, mon teckel ne transpire plus autant pendant nos balades. Par contre le jaune est beaucoup plus pale que sur les photos du site, on dirait presque du beurre. Ce n'est pas grave mais je m'attendais à quelque chose de plus vif. La coupe est bien pensée pour la longueur du dos, ça ne remonte pas. Entretien facile.
J'ai un teckel nain de 4 ans qui supporte très mal la chaleur. Avec ce gilet on peut enfin sortir après 18h sans qu'il tire la patte pour rentrer. Je le mouille un peu avant de partir et il reste frais pendant toute la balade. La taille S lui va bien, j'avais mesuré son dos et son poitrail comme indiqué sur la page. Il ne le supporte pas comme un manteau, il l'oublie complètement. Je recommande.
Tengo una teckel mini que se agobia mucho con el calor y no quería salir de casa. Con el chaleco ha cambiado totalmente. Lo mojo un poco antes de salir y aguanta la caminata entera sin quejarse. La talla S le va perfecta, medí el lomo y el pecho como dice la guía. Se seca bastante rápido y no le da olor. Muy contenta.
Love the yellow. I can see him from across the park. Keeps him cool too.
Bought it for my mini. Keeps him cool on our afternoon walks. Definetely better than nothing, he used to lie down in every patch of shade and now he keeps moving.
I have a standard and a mini. Big one got the large, little one got the small, and both fit the way the chart said. The large on my 14 kilo boy covers from the neck all the way to his tail with a bit to spare. Their chests are deep and these are the first shirts that do not cut into their armpits. They both walk normal in them. Took them to the lake and just let them swim in them, they dried in like twenty minutes in the sun.
生地はしっかりしていて、冷感もちゃんとあります。うちの子は胴が太めなのでLにして正解でした。ただ腹側の調節ベルトがもう少し長いといいなと思います。うちの子にはギリギリでした。それ以外は満足で、毎日のように使っています。洗濯しても伸びたりしません。
Mi teckel tiene 12 años y ya no quería salir en verano. Le compré la talla M y ahora sí camina con ganas. Lo mejor es que se puede mojar y él no se queja. Se nota que la tela es fresca al tacto. Muy buen producto.
Il faut savoir que mon chien essaie de se frotter contre les murs dès qu'il a un vêtement. Là rien. Il a marché, reniflé, fait son terrier dans le jardin, et il a fini la journée avec le gilet encore sur le dos. La coupe longue est vraiment pensée pour la race. Par contre, un conseil, prenez bien les mesures, j'ai failli commander trop petit.
The material is lovely and actually cool to the touch. My only issue is sizing. I ordered based on the chart and it was snug around the chest, and my girl is not a big dachshund. I exchanged for the next size up and that one is much better, though slightly loose at the neck. Ordering up from the start would have saved me the shipping. Once we got the right size she has worn it every hot day since. Her pink belly has not burned once all summer.
Picked this up in February before the heat, smart move because it seemed to be out of stock by June last year. Tested it on a warm day in spring and my Oscar seemed to like it. The fabric is very soft, almost slippery, and it is cool to the touch even in the house. Stitching looks decent, no loose threads. Will see how it holds up after a full summer.