Most dogs are born with a natural “coat,” although there are some hairless breeds such as the American hairless terrier, the hairless Chinese crested, the hairless khala, the Peruvian Inca orchid and the xoloitzcuintli. The history of placing human clothing on dogs is said to have begun during the reign of King Arthur around 520 A.D., when the dogs that were used as part of the military wore clothing to protect them from the elements and from attack.
Today, dogs used by police departments may wear clothing for protection, including bullet-proof vests, and service dogs wear special vests to let people know they’re doing their jobs and for better visibility.
For the most part, however, pet owners like to dress their dogs up to make them look cute, although some dogs, including the smaller breeds, such as chihuahuas, mini schnauzers, toy poodles and other toy breeds, require dog clothes to keep them warm in cold weather.
Dog clothes and accessories are many and include dog shoes and socks, T-shirts, dresses, shorts, pants, swimwear, diapers, costumes, dog sweaters, jackets, hats and jewelry. There are even breed-specific dog clothes such as bulldog hoodies.
Dog clothes come in a variety of sizes, styles and price ranges. You can usually find clothes for your tiny chihuahua or for your lab. Most dog clothes are suited to the small to medium breeds but there are some clothes made large enough for the larger breeds.
There are even eco-friendly dog sweaters that are manufactured from “scraps” of cotton that are too small to do anything with and would otherwise end up in an incinerator but are made into very stylish and colorful sweaters, thus saving the earth from more chemicals and saving water because they don’t have to grow or dye any more cotton.
Relatively new is an eco-friendly dog jacket that’s made from 100% recycled polyester fabric that is recyclable again after your dog either outgrows it or wears it out. It has reflective flares on the back of the jacket to keep your dog visible on dark rainy days or at nighttime.
Some dogs apparently like to dress up for Halloween as there are many dog costumes available. If your dog wants to be a clown, a football player, a skeleton, a pumpkin, a fairy, a penguin, a flower, a bumblebee, a cop or a dinosaur, you can find a costume for him this Halloween.
Don’t forget to keep his feet warm with socks and shoes. You can find a variety of sock styles and colors and also a variety of shoes, including sandals, boots, sneakers and moccasins.
Dog hats can include top hats, cowboy hats, bucket hats, Santa hats and elf hats.
If you’re looking for a collar for your dog, there are numerous styles to choose from, whether you like plain leather or something fancier with spikes, flowers, glitter, snake print, ribbon, bandanna style or light-up. They, too, come in a wide price range. Most pet owners consider dog collars as a necessity, even if they don’t dress their dogs in clothes. Collars are essential if you want your dog to carry identification. Some dogs wear necklaces, tiaras, bows, hairpins and charms.
Dog clothes have come a long way since King Arthur’s days, from being necessary for protection to sometimes being necessary for warmth but more often making a fashion statement. What does your dog’s wardrobe look like?
Watch the video related to dog clothing
Watch Caroline Leedom, co-owner of Ruff Ruff and Meow, as she demonstrates her new line of dog clothes. Pet Manufacturer presents Ruff Ruff and Meow, designer pet fashion, including dog t-shirts and fun dog clothes for dogs of all sizes.
Help answer the question about dog clothing
What stores in the mall sell dog clothing?Aside from Petco and Petsmart, what stores have you seen dog clothing sold in?
About Author
Anita Funkhouser is the owner of http://www.gogreendogbeds.com, offering high-quality, eco-friendly dog beds, toys and sweaters made from recycled materials, and http://gogreendogbeds.blogspot.com/, a blog about dogs.
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im about to get a dog and im gonna get the clothes from this place
if dogs were meant to wear clothes they would be able to put them on all by themselves.
Claires and the Icing in the mall. But also, Target has a great line.
Dogs don't wear clothes.
Save your money and put it to one side so that you'll be able to pay forthcoming vets bills! Perhaps you could buy yourself a dolly!
Giving clothing to your dogs particularly puppies is a good thing. It makes them feel closer to you their owner. This is important when you are not home or at night when your dog is sleeping in his crate. There is nothing wrong with them snuggling up to an old sweatshirt or sweater so long as they don't try to make every piece of clothing you own theirs.
my dog loves neckings and t shirts!!!
the cheapest i have found is $4. but i think its cruel to dress up animals, its not natural, they already have fur that does the job!
Hahaha. You cant be serious?
I couldnt tell you because I would never throw my money away on that.
http://www.sewing.circleofcrafters.com/freepetvestpattern.html
hope this helps
go to ask.com or about any search engine and type in "free pet sewing patterns" or something similar. Yes, there are many websites with these, although you will need to weed through and pick which suits you best. (I have a mid-sized dog) The site you choose, normally depends upon your breed or size of dog.