subject: How To Purchase Small Dog Coats [print this page] It is hard to resist the allure that cute dog coats can hold, and it is hard to look away when you see a small dog in a coat. With this in mind, you may want to think about buying some small dog suits for your pup or small toy dog. The good news is that you can now head online to buy your cute dog coats making it easier to find a large selection of coats, but there are a few pointers that you should keep in mind to make sure what you get is going to fit properly.
Think about how 'small' small is
First off, when you are looking at small dog coats you may be convinced that any coat that says small is going to be the right fit for your dog. However, there are many different 'smalls' in the dog world the same way that there are different 'smalls' of you are shopping for clothes in the women's department. For instance, someone might consider their beagle small if they are used to larger dogs, whereas another person would consider a poodle small. On the flip side, you also have Chihuahua small which is even tinier. As you can see, there is a lot of discrepancy in the words 'small.'
Check size and weight
With all of this in mind, if you want to make sure that the cute dog suits you find are actually going to fit your dog you are going to need to break out the measuring tape. Most small dog suits are measured from the paw to the base of the stomach and then again from the start of the tail and the nape of the neck. However, you should read the size chart carefully as some cute dog suits will be dressed differently. Most of the time you are also going to need to know the weight of your dog as this will change the way that the small dog coats are going to fit, so make sure you have a scale nearby as well.
Pick flexible material
Once you assure that a small is really what you need make sure that you buy the small dog coats in a flexible material. Your dog may not be able to talk, but it is not going to want to itch or be uncomfortable any more then you would. With this in mind, you should think about cute dog suits that are made out of sleek and soft materials because your dog will be more likely to keep them on.
Have some fun with style and flair
Finally, once you get all of the above covered you do not have to worry about anything else but what coats to buy. This is the part where you get to have some fun since you can choose some stylish cute dog suits that fir your own sense of personality. This is the best part about picking out dog clothes because you get to create your own personality for your pet.
