| Apparel for pets - crochet dog clothes | | | | the tail is attached. Weight is not a good tool for |
| Do you like to dress your dog up in pet clothes? Dog | | | | determining apparel sizes as a dogs build can vary |
| apparel is a popular purchase for pet owners. From | | | | significantly even while weighing the same. If you |
| lounge wear to formal fashions, the modern day pet | | | | bring to mind a Doberman and a Rottweiler they can |
| can be dressed to the nines limited only by the | | | | often be in the same weight class but they have |
| owners imagination. There are even mittens, | | | | completely different body shapes. |
| sunglasses and beach wear available for your furry | | | | Clothes for teacup chihuahua |
| friend! There are several things to consider when | | | | You must also consider the dog breed and the |
| dressing up your dog. Pet apparel comes in many | | | | climate you live in. If you have an Alaskan Malamute |
| sizes for all breeds. There are some simple | | | | (or any other cold weather breed) in a hot climate it |
| measurements you can use to determine the correct | | | | can be life-threatening to "dress-up" your dog during |
| size. Remember if your dog is on the border | | | | the summer months. Over-heating and dehydration is |
| between sizes to choose the larger size to ensure fit | | | | one of the leading causes of dog fatalities during the |
| and comfort. | | | | summer months. There are also breeds that require |
| How to make dog clothes | | | | additional clothing during the winter months. |
| The circumference of the neck - An accurate | | | | Chihuahuas and other small breeds are notorious for |
| measurement here is essential to the dogs comfort | | | | suffering attacks of shivering from the cold weather |
| and breathing ability. You always want at least 2 | | | | even indoors. Dog pajamas can be essential for small |
| fingers to fit comfortably between the clothing and | | | | dogs and older dogs as they lose body heat at night |
| the dogs neck. The broadest part of the chest - | | | | while sleeping. There are also numerous free knitting |
| Always measure the chest at its widest point. If you | | | | patterns for dogs and other ways to create clothing |
| have a large size dog it is recommended to select | | | | for your pets clothing needs are available online. |
| the size above your dogs measurement for comfort. | | | | Whatever your purpose for dressing your dog in pet |
| The length of the backbone - This should be done | | | | clothes, pet apparel can be a fun way to display your |
| from the base of the head to the base of the tail. | | | | dogs personality and your own creativity. |
| This is from where the collar sits to the area where | | | | |