Dog Clothes

Yes dog clothes. Let's face it. Dressing up our dogs is a guilty pleasure. And as long as it's done in good humor, and not to provoke, hurt, or embarrass someone (especially the dog), it's harmless fun. Some dog clothes can actually benefit our pets, keeping them warmer in winter, and cooler in the summer.
So you want to buy dog clothes for your beloved Fifi, but don't know exactly where to start. Whether you are looking to keep your small dog warm during the cold months or simply dressed in the latest designs, it is important to buy high quality clothes that will fit your dog and are comfortable at the same time.


Washable Dog Clothes
No matter what you buy for your furry friend, the clothes must be washable. Remember, you are buying clothes for your dog. No matter how much you love him, he will get dirty and stinky. Unless you want him to wear each outfit only once, you will want to wash his clothes.

Be sure to buy items that can be washed without shrinking. Polyester is one fabric that stands up to multiple washings. Read the tags provided on the clothes before making a purchase. The fabric content and washing instructions should be on the tag. If this information is not provided, you will be better off buying something else.

The Cost of Dog Clothes
High-quality dog clothing is expensive. If you can sew, you can save quite a bit of money by making Fifi's clothes yourself. Patterns for dog clothing are abundant in fabric stores and on the Internet. You may also be able to create your own patterns, if you are handy enough.


Keep Closure Devices Simple
Look for materials like Velcro instead of buttons and snaps. This self-sticking fabric will let you adjust your dog's clothing as they lose and gain weight, and shed and grow fur. Additionally, you need not worry about buttons or snaps being chewed off and eaten if you use Velcro. You do not want your dog’s expensive designer dog clothes to require a trip to the emergency room.

No Standard Sizing
When it comes to dog clothing, there is no international standard of measurement. Individual manufacturers often make up their own sizing charts. Be sure to measure your dog exactly as the clothing manufacturer suggests and compare your measurements to the sizing on the package.

Ideal Choices - Do These Dog Clothes Make Me Look Fat?
The ideal dog clothes are lightweight and comfortable, with easy fastening snaps or straps. They are attractive, inoffensive, and designed with your dog's comfort and safety in mind. They're washable, durable, and won't easily show dirt. Well-fitted dog clothes are loose at the neck, and stop at the elbow, and at the rib cage to allow your dog maximum freedom of movement. Dog clothes should allow you dog to ‘do his business' without getting soiled.

Dog Sweaters
Dog T-shirt

Dog T-Shirt

Dog T-Shirts can prove how much one of you is pampered, but whether this is a clear choice of owner or pooch depends upon personal taste and your point of view. Dog T-Shirts come in several styles. Some the dog wears in a wrap-around torso style. Others are worn by people with silk-screened text, or ingrained stock, personal dog photos or custom images imprinted into the T-Shirt.

Costs to Consider
How much your dog T-Shirt will set you back depends upon the stock offering of the retailer and differing levels of customization, but $15 seems to be a good entry level price. Some retailers offer shipping deals when you buy two or more T-Shirts. Credit card purchases are the norm.

Desirable Features in a Dog T-Shirt
Easy put on
Comfortable to pet
Attractive
Won't show dirt (for dogs that like to roll in the mud)
Washable/won't shrink
Colors stable

Looking good is important too! So the best dog T-Shirt will have all of the above and then style as well. An attractive looking dog T-Shirt that gets thrown in the washer is ideal. Even better if it doesn't shrink and the colors don't run. If your dog is constantly getting down and dirty in the mud, a dark shirt that doesn't show dirt is advisable as well.

Dog Clothes