| iv id="body"> | | | | it, he's trying to tell you something. Listen to him. |
| Let's start out by saying that dogs do not "need" | | | | Now for those of you who still insist on dressing up |
| clothes. Most are born with their permanent | | | | your dogs in clothes, don't worry, the pet industry |
| wardrobe intact. You know, it's that furry thing all | | | | was listening. Dog clothes are a billion dollar a year |
| over their bodies. Depending on the breed, they may | | | | business and you can dress your pampered pooch up |
| even leave their clothes all over your house...it's called | | | | in the latest fashions from Paris all the way into the |
| shedding. But no matter what I say about dog | | | | Walmart special. There are costumes for Halloween. |
| clothes, there is still that group of dog owners out | | | | There are tuxedos and prom dresses for the |
| there who will still insist on spending more on their | | | | pooches who just have to look their best. There are |
| dog's wardrobe than their own. So if you insist on | | | | workout clothes for the fitness gurus living in your |
| doing this, at least be fair to your friend. | | | | doghouse. And there are casual clothes for the |
| If you are the proud owner of a championship | | | | fashion impaired who prefer comfort over style. |
| Rottweiler or a well-trained German Shepard, don't | | | | There are also a wide variety of shoes you can |
| dress them up in little dresses and bright pink tutus. | | | | purchase for your new best friend. But if you want |
| That's more embarrassing for you than it is for them | | | | him to remain your best friend for very long, I |
| (and it is embarrassing for them...just look at their | | | | wouldn't make him wear them that often. Have you |
| faces). And if you own those little purse dogs, you | | | | ever seen a dog walking with shoes on? They look |
| know the ones I mean, don't dress them up in spiked | | | | like they are walking across hot pavement. There's a |
| collars and full blown leather. That's a powerful image | | | | reason for this...THEY DON'T LIKE THEM! |
| to live up to. But that advice won't be listened to | | | | So as you can see, I personally am not a big fan of |
| either. So if you are going to dress Fido or Princess | | | | clothes for dogs. But I am obviously wrong. Pet |
| up in the latest fashions, be sensible. | | | | clothes manufacturers have built entire empires on |
| First and foremost, make sure the clothes fit. Make | | | | the product and dog clothes are one of the few |
| sure there's plenty of room across the shoulders. | | | | items pet stores have a hard time keeping in stock. |
| Make sure the straps that go under the front legs | | | | And there are plenty of choices out there for the |
| leave plenty of room so the dog has full range of | | | | fashonista pooch. But pay attention to the styles. |
| motion. If the clothes don't fit, you're just going to | | | | After all, there's nothing more embarrassing for your |
| make your dog more irritated than he already is. Also, | | | | lovable mutt than being seen in last year's fashion line. |
| listen to your dog. If you just have to put that "cute | | | | Except maybe of course being seen in clothes at all. |
| sweater" on Fido and he is constantly fighting you on | | | | |