| -- End Ad Box ---> | | | | also contain some form of identification on them, |
| If you have a small dog, then you more than likely | | | | much like we use on our dog tags today. |
| already know all about the various small dog clothes | | | | The Popularity Of Fashionable Dog Hats |
| that are out on the market today. However, in case | | | | Many people are shocked to see such small dog |
| you are not familiar with the items that are available, | | | | clothes as hats on dogs in their neighborhood. In fact, |
| you should know that they include collars, coats, | | | | these small dog clothes oftentimes catch a lot of |
| sweaters, costumes, shoes, shirts and dresses. | | | | attention and admiration. Nevertheless, this is the |
| These things can protect your dog from cuts, | | | | most popular type of small dog clothes on the |
| scratches and bad weather. Once you see all of | | | | market today. The reason why people have their |
| these items, you may be wondering just where all of | | | | dog wear a hat varies from one person to the next |
| these small dog clothes have come from. | | | | and even from one culture to the next. Some of the |
| The History Of Small Dog Clothes | | | | most popular reasons for a dog to wear a hat are |
| The history of small dog clothes dates back to the | | | | for protection from the weather outside or simply to |
| time when King Arthur reigned Great Britain in 520 | | | | make a fashion statement of sorts. |
| A.D. During this time, the knights' horses wore | | | | The History Behind Dog Hats |
| clothing to protect them from external elements and | | | | The history behind these small dog clothes goes back |
| attacks. Dogs were also being used as part of the | | | | at least 27,000 years to the time of the Stone Age. |
| military and in law enforcement. They also wore | | | | At this time, small dog clothes were woven. They |
| clothing to safeguard them from the surrounding | | | | included such things as basket hats, caps, sashes and |
| environment and in case of an attack. | | | | belts. There is archaeological evidence of this found in |
| Today, not only do narcotic sniffing police dogs wear | | | | clay impressions. Evidence also exists in Eurpoe. At |
| clothing, but there are also entire lines of small dog | | | | this time in history the people were dependent upon |
| clothes available for you to choose from. These small | | | | hunting and gathering for their food, so this type of |
| dog clothes are great for families who have dogs as | | | | clothing was more than likely an aid for them |
| pets. Of course, just as fashion changes over the | | | | whenever they were getting their food supplies. |
| course of time, so does the various styles of small | | | | Then, in the late 1800's the term "underneath hat" |
| dog clothes that are available. | | | | came to mean "keeping something secret." This |
| The Beauty Of Fashionable Dog Collars | | | | makes sense since women were the ones who wore |
| Every dog needs to have a collar for holding its | | | | hats in the late 1800's. Of course, this idiom is still in |
| identification because if it ever gets lost, you will | | | | effect today. However, today it is usually the spies |
| want to make sure that it can find its way back | | | | and celebrities who are wearing hats because they |
| home to you. However, beyond simply being | | | | do not want to be recognized by anyone. |
| practical, these collars can also be quite fashionable. | | | | As you can see, hats tend to give us a sense of |
| As such, this can be the most fashionable part of a | | | | identity in this day and age. For instance, if you wear |
| small dog clothes' wardrobe because, even when you | | | | a baseball hat, you will know what team this person |
| do not have your pampered pooch all decked out in | | | | is rooting for. Of course, there are also hats that |
| his small dog clothes, everyone can still see just how | | | | have the name of a famous designer on it or simply |
| pampered and stylish he really is. | | | | a phrase that will express who a person is. |
| You can actually stop to think of this piece of small | | | | Today, these things have also extended to small dog |
| dog clothes as your dog's jewelry. With this thought | | | | clothes. There are dog hats available for every taste |
| in mind, you will definitely want your small dog to | | | | and occasion. You can find dog hats with your |
| have several of these collars. There is definitely a | | | | favorite baseball, football, basketball or even hockey |
| collar available in every style imaginable and for every | | | | team's logo on it. If these are not what you are |
| occasion you may have. Of course, the dogs that | | | | looking for, then you can even find more fashionable |
| are owned by celebrities actually tend to have the | | | | hats on the market, everything from furry to sheik is |
| most fabulous-looking collars. This is because, just like | | | | out there if you want to purchase it for your pet. |
| everyone else, the rich and famous truly enjoy | | | | Conclusion |
| splurging upon fashionable collars for their dogs. | | | | As you can see, there is a wide variety of small dog |
| The History Behind Fashionable Dog Collars | | | | clothes on the market today. While only collars and |
| Over the course of history, people throughout the | | | | hats were discussed above, there are also many |
| world have used fashionable dog collars that are | | | | other small dog clothes available. Some of the other |
| made out of jewels, brass or velvet. This love of | | | | small dog clothes that are available today include: |
| dogs is not something new. In fact, in the museum | | | | Shirts, sweaters, dresses, coats, costumes and shoes |
| that is located inside of the Leeds Castle in England, | | | | Harnesses and leashes |
| there is a collection of dog collars displayed. These | | | | Hair accessories |
| date as far back as to medieval times. These collars | | | | There are even beds, bowls and carriers available. |