Fashionable and practical: Animal couture can be both practical and fashionable. The main reasons for outfitting your best friend is to beat the winter chill as well as to have the best-dressed and most fashionable pup in the street. Dressing your dog is the greatest way to show off his or her best traits and cute attitude while still keeping him or her warm and comfortable. The secret lies in combining style and practicality. Nothing is sweeter than a mini Doberman with a white and pink Crochet Dog Sweater and pink footless socks.

Dressing for the occasion is also very popular. For example, Red and Pink for Valentines Day or Green and Red for Christmas. Other reasons beside weather and fashion call for the wearing of clothing including after grooming. Dogs can easily get sick due their layer of insulation being clipped, washed or shaven off. Hair loss is also very common after certain medications and surgery. Clothing will assist quicker re-growth. In extremely warm weather conditions, clothing can protect the dog from harmful UV exposure. The preferred clothing choice will be a lightweight shirt. Clothing can also assist as a barrier between the dog and the skin conditions, to reduce scratching and licking.

Choosing a sweater: When deciding on a sweater for Fifi or Boss make sure that the sweater suit’s the animal in terms of breed and size. Do not squeeze the dog into super small Dog’s clothing meant for a Chihuahua if it is a Doberman.

Male and Female: Remember that the male and female body of both humans and animals differ. A male dog will be uncomfortable in a bitch sweater as the tummy area will be less exposed and the female will be over exposed in the tummy area if wearing a sweater meant for male.

Easy to make: An array of patterns are available online which can be scaled to fit your dog. Fleece material is recommended. However if you decide to knit a sweater instead of sewing, use good quality wool, very stretchy wool, as well as US size 19 needles.

Learn to wear: Not all dogs will immediately like the feeling of an extra layer of pelt. They need to get use to clothing as well as footwear from an early age of about two to four months. However it is imperative for animals to wear clothing in cold countries or areas such as United Kingdom and Russia. Overcooling and exposure must be avoided and at least a couple of sweaters or coats must form part of the animals’ wardrobe.

Where to buy: Animal clothing is available at modern pet shops, specialty stores as well as online. Even the fussiest of dog or owner will have an endless list of exquisite outfits to pick and choose from, including darling Small Dog Sweaters.

Designer dog: Famous designers have expanded their ranges to now include haute couture for both animal and owner, especially matching outfits which are very popular among the jet set of Hollywood. Many of these are available from retailers of dog products. However you don’t have to be a millionaire to have a well-dressed pup, especially when it comes to dog sweaters. Thrift or old sweaters and socks can be turned into wonderful dog clothes for your little friend. No need for needling expertise or tricks.

 

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