Trixie, 8-Year-Old Pit Bull, 56 PoundsTrixie enjoys rearranging any available household blankets and pillows to meet her high comfort standards. When not building nests she strives to kiss every person she meets to fight the bad reputation that some pit bull owners have brought to the breed. Zuzu, 1-Year-Old Shih Tzu, 11 PoundsZuzu enjoys shredding…
Dog shoes are designed to protect your dog’s paws from the elements, whether that means hot concrete during the summertime, puddles during rain showers, or icy winter conditions. They come in nearly as many designs as human shoes. You’ll find adorable boots, rain boots, “sneakers” with traction, and even Croc-like sandals. But how effective are…
Other Touchscreen Gloves We Tested Sealskinz Waterproof Cold Weather Gloves. Photograph: Simon Hill Some of the touchscreen gloves we tried fell short of a recommendation for one reason or another. Marks and Spencer Knitted Gloves for $18 or £10: A gift from my in-laws, these knitted gloves from reliable UK retailer Marks and Spencer are pretty…
The temptation with down jackets is get the warmest one you can. If you’re spending the winter in northern Wisconsin as I did while testing these, that’s not a bad idea. But if you’re just looking for a little extra warm during shoulder season trips, or even high altitude summer backpacking, you don’t need an…