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# Canine Leotard Outfits
The Shed Defender Dog Outfits Prevent Hair Loss and Provide Warmth

By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2016-10-21 | Lifestyle
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dog-outfit
References: [incrediblethings](http://incrediblethings.com/products/leotards-for-dogs-is-a-thing-that-exists-now-okay/) & [shed-defender](http://www.shed-defender.com/)

Those out there that have a canine companion who is a notorious shedder will appreciate the design of the Shed Defender dog outfits as a way to help inhibit shedding. Coming in a wide array of colors and size options to fit breeds of all kinds, the Shed Defender leotards also help to provide warmth during the colder months of the year.

While great for [shedding and warmth](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vamoosh-hair-shield-fabric-conditioner) reasons, the Shed Defender leotards are also ideal for dogs that are anxious or are easily stressed. This is because the snug fit helps to provide a comforting feeling for the dog to help keep them calm when guests come over or during thunderstorms.

The Shed Defender dog outfits come in a wide number of colors, styles and fits for breeds of all kinds and, of course, look adorably hilarious when worn by pooches.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 6.7/10
- Popularity: 96% | Activity: 98% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### What Makes This Trend Stand Out

- **Pet Apparel:** Designing innovative dog outfits that help prevent hair loss and provide comfort and warmth could disrupt the pet apparel industry.
- **Anxiety Relief:** Creating dog outfits that provide snug fits and comfort could disrupt the pet care industry by tapping into the market for anxiety relief for pets.
- **Shedding Prevention:** Innovative dog outfits that help inhibit shedding could disrupt the pet grooming industry by providing a solution to pet owners' shedding problems.

### Sectors Adopting This

- **Pet Apparel:** The Shed Defender dog outfits could disrupt the pet apparel industry by providing a unique solution to pet owners' shedding and anxiety problems.
- **Pet Care:** Pet care industry players could tap into the market for anxiety relief by creating new products such as dog outfits that help calm anxious dogs during stressful situations.
- **Pet Grooming:** The Shed Defender dog outfits could disrupt the pet grooming industry by offering pet owners a solution for shedding problems, which is a common issue for pets.

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