| Clothes help protect us from cuts, scratches and bad | | | | of dog is the main target of dog clothing |
| weather and they have done the same for animals | | | | manufacturers but large breeds can benefit as well. |
| for centuries. Today the primary use for dog clothes | | | | Today you can find all types of dog clothes including |
| is to keep a dog dry and warm. The history of animal | | | | outfits for special occasions like Halloween, Christmas |
| clothing dates back to King Arthur when they | | | | and even weddings. |
| covered their horses to protect and identify them. | | | | Modern clothes are easy to fit and they are designed |
| Dog clothes have been used in the military and law | | | | especially for various breeds of dog. Their clothes are |
| enforcement for decades to keep dogs safe from | | | | machine washable and are available in a wide variety |
| attacks and the environment. Even a thin layer like a | | | | of colors, styles and sizes just like our clothes. There |
| t-shirt with a cute saying can help your dog stay | | | | are environmentally friendly materials and materials |
| warmer. As your dog ages their metabolism slows | | | | designed specifically for keeping out the elements like |
| down and they aren't able to stay outside in the cold | | | | snow and water. Your dog may not wear booties or |
| as long. | | | | rain boots but you can buy them too. |
| In the United States and some other parts of the | | | | Measure the circumference of your dog's neck and |
| world, the main purpose of a dog is to be a family | | | | chest, just behind the front legs, as well as the |
| pet and protector. The dog is treated as a member | | | | length of his back from the neck to the tail and you'll |
| of the family. They have regular doctor visits, special | | | | know what size you need. Pet clothes are all |
| diets and rigid schedules to keep up with the rest of | | | | designed to stretch over the head and front paws |
| the family. Some dogs even attend day care while | | | | and some designs may use Velcro straps to keep |
| their owners are working outside of the home. Entire | | | | them in place. There isn't a standard size for animal |
| businesses have been developed and others are | | | | clothes and you will need to know these |
| booming because the demand for these products has | | | | measurements to buy proper fitting gear. |
| increased. The dog walkers, groomers, pet sitters | | | | So, yes I say you should give your dog the benefit |
| and of course the dog clothing industry have all | | | | of a sweater when the temperatures drop below |
| benefited and gotten more creative. | | | | freezing even if you don't go for the cute designer |
| Each dog has a distinct personality and it can be | | | | outfits. Give your dog the benefit of a sweater when |
| easily reflected or implied by clothing your pet in a | | | | the temperatures drop below freezing. And |
| sassy t-shirt or entire outfit. It seems the small breed | | | | remember not to leave them outside for too long. |