subject: Should You Buy Dog Clothes For Your Canine? [print this page] Clothes help protect us from cuts, scratches and bad weather and they have done the same for animals for centuries. Today the primary use for dog clothes is to keep dogs dry and warm. The history of animal clothing dates back to King Arthur when they covered their horses to protect and identify them easily.
Dog clothes have been used in the military and law enforcement agencies for decades to keep dogs safe from attacks and the harsh environment. Even a thin layer like a t-shirt can help your dog stay warmer. As your dog grows old their metabolism slows down and they are not able to stay outside in the cold long enough.
Each dog has a distinct personality and it can be easily reflected or implied by clothing your pet in a sassy t-shirt or entire outfit. It seems the small breeds of dogs are the main target of dog clothing manufacturers but large breeds can benefit as well. Nowadays you can find all types of dog clothing including outfits for special occasions like Halloween, Christmas and even weddings.
Another great idea for summer is to wet the tee shirt with cold water to keep your dog cool. There are countless varieties of tee shirts on the market today. So many that you will have no problems in finding one that compliments your dogs style. You will find plain shirts, fancy shirts and eco-friendly shirts.
Modern clothes are easy to fit and they are designed especially for various breeds of dog. Their clothes are machine washable and are available in a wide variety of colors, styles and sizes just like our clothes. Sweaters, t-shirts, and jackets seem to be popular with people who have large dogs. Running suits look slick if you are looking for small dogs clothes. You can even take into account your animal's colors when picking out dog clothes. There are environmental friendly materials and materials designed specifically for keeping out the elements like snow and water.
Dog clothes are all designed to stretch over the head and front paws and some designs may use Velcro straps to keep them in place. There are no standard sizes for animal clothes and you will need to know these measurements to buy proper fitting gears. It is important to take a few simple measurements of your animal to the store as you look for dog clothes. Measure from the base of the neck to the tail, the height from the shoulder and around his midsection. You can fit anything from a Rottweiler to a Chihuahua with a wide range of sizes available. Getting a good fit is important if you want your dog to enjoy his new clothes.
You should give your dog the benefit of a sweater when the temperature drops below freezing, even if you don't go for the cute designer outfits because warm clothes will protect him from harsh cold weather and will not fall ill.
