| It's never too early to think about dog Christmas | | | | as sewing, knitting, weaving or crocheting, as well as |
| clothes! | | | | other options explained below. Take stock of what |
| Every year around Christmas time, dog owners | | | | you have on hand first - that way you can recycle |
| lament that they did not prepare properly for their | | | | items instead of throwing them out. Also why not |
| furry friend's part in the holiday. For those with the | | | | search non-profit thrift stores for materials as a way |
| means, they may be able to purchase something | | | | to give back to the community and promote the |
| online with express shipping that will arrive in time for | | | | holiday spirit, while retaining more of your budget to |
| the celebration. Even so, they are taking a chance on | | | | buy human family members their Christmas presents? |
| whether the outfit will be the right size for their dog | | | | If you keep an open mind concerning the look of the |
| and whether their dog will like it. As we all know, that | | | | final outfit, you may find fabrics and notions that |
| time of year is not the best for returning packages | | | | result in a unique creation. This is likely to give you a |
| and receiving new items in a hurry. Besides, who | | | | much longer lasting sense of satisfaction than |
| needs the added stress? | | | | purchasing a ready-made set of holiday dog clothes - |
| If you are on a tighter budget, consider giving things | | | | in essence, a gift that you keep giving to yourself. |
| more lead time in order to shop around for the best | | | | You do not have to know how to knit or sew to |
| bargains. The Internet often presents a much greater | | | | make dog Christmas clothes. Vests can be cut out of |
| selection of holiday dog clothes than your local pet | | | | felt, or fabrics can have glued seams and Velcro |
| store or doggy boutique. Either buy from reputable | | | | straps, or even be taped, safety-pinned or stapled |
| companies or check feedback reports if you are | | | | together. Just make double sure that your dog is not |
| purchasing items on eBay or Amazon. | | | | getting poked by anything. You can also keep it |
| Another way to get just the set of dog Christmas | | | | simple - make a cape or a ruffle for the neck. Some |
| clothes you want for your animal buddy is to make | | | | dogs do not enjoy wearing anything around their |
| them yourself. Looking for ideas of what to make? | | | | belly, but they are used to a collar and will tolerate |
| Do an Internet search for photos of products and | | | | items that attach around the neck and lay along their |
| take it from there. | | | | back. |
| This is especially true for big dogs. So many dog | | | | A final idea is that if you have a tiny dog, consider |
| clothing suppliers seem to focus on smaller dogs, and | | | | taking a tall holiday-themed sock or stocking and |
| the price of a larger dog outfit is often quite a bit | | | | cutting off the foot part. Sew or tape the cut edge |
| more than the exact same style for a little doggie. | | | | to give it a hem that will not unravel, and then slip it |
| Then too, bigger dogs come in many different | | | | over your dog's body. Be sure that it is not too tight |
| shapes. Some have a deeper chest or a longer torso, | | | | and that your doggie is able to go to the bathroom |
| so that a large set of dog Christmas clothes may fit | | | | without soiling the clothing. |
| one big pooch such as a Golden Labrador perfectly, | | | | As you can see, dog Christmas clothes do not have |
| while it may not do at all for a Greyhound that is the | | | | to be an additional source of stress around the |
| same height. | | | | holidays. If you plan ahead, you can find or make just |
| There are many ways to create a holiday outfit such | | | | the outfits you want for your dog. |