A Guide To Dog Clothes
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Dogs love any kind of attention you lavish on them. Clothes shopping for dogs is a lot like clothes shopping for babies. Choices in dog clothes range from winter sweaters to football jerseys and summer tees. There’s even an entire line of Harley clothes for dogs, complete with leather cap and studded collar.
Dog costumes made for parties and holidays are just too cute for words.
Try a artist dog collar and maybe a air-conditioned brace of sunglasses--they accomplish them just for dogs. There’s really only a couple of rules you’ll need to keep in mind when shopping for dog clothes:
One is that if the dog in question is an avid chewer, you should avoid buying him anything tempting. The other rule is that any dog, no matter how tolerant, will be more comfortable wearing clothes that fit.
Oh, and one more thing–if you’re handy with a sewing machine, you can make your own dog clothes creations. Now, if you’re shopping for your own dog, you’re all set. But if you’re buying clothes for someone else’s dog, I’ve got a few more tips for you.
Surveys conducted on the subject of gift preferences of men and women have shown that men prefer gifts that are more playful or practical. So, if the dog’s owner is male this might translate into a doggie Harley jacket, a funny costume, or a reflective hunting vest (more on practical clothing in another article!).
Women, on the other hand, prefer gifts that are beautiful, memorable, and personal. The other rule is that any dog, no matter how tolerant, will be more comfortable wearing clothes that fit.
Dog Clothes-Choosing with Perfection
When purchasing small dog clothes moms and dads need to pay attention that the proportions of the piece of small dog clothing is correct. It’s an obvious fact that small dogs are shaped differently than large dogs, and the detail in the small dog clothing should reflect that.
Well groomed small dogs such as Terriers should wear small dog clothes that show off their legs, and fantastic grooming. When picking small dog clothes, it’s also great to remember what is necessary for your small dog’s breed. When picking out small dog clothes, remember to have fun!
