US Patent 9374983 Canine clothing article for inclement weather

A clothing article for a dog. The article includes a torso cover extending between the neckline and tail line of the dog and having a width defined by its lateral edges sized to drape over the dog's torso covering at least a portion of it. A belly strap is included extending between the lateral edges and when combined with extenders facilitate the removable attachment of the clothing article to the dog. A hood completes the clothing article which includes a structural frame and webbing for selective attachment to the torso cover, the hood being shaped and sized such that when worn by a dog, it selectively resides above the dog's head without significantly deforming the dog's ears and without significantly obstructing the dog's vision.