Fashionable canines: Dogs especially puppies and small breeds look super cute in sweaters. The dog sweater reflects the little animals personality, best traits as well keeping him or her cosy and warm. In the olden days the primary use of sweaters where to keep the canine warm, now it is great fashion to dress your best friend in beautiful clothes no matter what season or temperature. Come rain or shine.
Dressing per 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 the 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 Fiffy or Boss make sure that the sweater suit's the animal in terms of breed and size. Do not squeeze the dog into a super small outfit meant for a Chihuahua if it is a Doberman.
Male and Bitch: 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 bitch 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 a 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.
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