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Gear · WinterEditor's pick

Boots that stay on

Salt, slush and a dog who kicks them off in 30 seconds.

A Canadian-conditions roundup of winter dog boots you can actually buy here, sized with a paw tracing, not a guess.

By The S&W Editors · Updated 22 Oct 2026

Trace the paw. Seriously.

Rain-season gear

Picked for real West Coast rain, sold in Canada, priced in CAD.

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Wags of the week

Your dog here

Wags of the week starts with the first photos you send. Rain-soaked, mud-proud and mid-shake all count.

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Life in Canada

Dogs on BC Ferries, route by route

What BC Ferries allows for dogs: leashes, pet areas by ship, vehicle-deck rules and Northern differences.

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More to read

The practical side of a Canadian dog: the car, the budget, the backyard in November.

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The weekly email

Good dogs & good mail.

One email a week: the new gear tests, the weather that's coming, and one very good dog. No spam, only slobber.

Breeds

Built for the cold

Five cold-climate breeds: origin, size, coat and working traits, from Canadian Kennel Club breed standards.

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