Your dog isn’t just a pet. Your dog is not just an animal. Your dog is a member of the family!! So of course your dog needs to dress the part – right? Appearing from stage right = Dog Couture !
Well thanks to the internet and the many online boutiques you can dress your dog for every occasion from the comfort of your own home. No more “granny’ knitted sweaters for your sophisticated canine!! But is dressing up your dog just something that you like to do? Or is there any benefit to your dog? It all depends on why you bought the clothes!!
It may sound silly to some, but a Dog Coat can be a very useful & practical item of clothing for your dog. It can keep him warm in the cold weather, dry in the wet weather and can protect him from infections in the same way that our clothes protect us. It can also keep him clean which may be especially useful after a romp in the park on a wet winter’s day. Just take the coat off after it’s dirty and keep most of the dirt contained. Then you can let your clean(ish) dog into the car which helps keep the car cleaner. Dog coats come in many different styles and colors so pick the coat that’s most appropriate for its use. And of course what dog would be seen out without the matching doggie hat??
Just like people wear, you can get ‘designer’ labels for your dog to make him feel like a million dollars, (and it probably costs that too). Many celebrities always have their dogs dressed in the latest doggie fashion. A practice that Paris Hilton with Tinkerbell has raised to an art form, or so it seems. She also has her own line of doggy clothes. Other top designers that are in the dog fashion game – Christian Audiger and Rock & Republic. But beware, your dog might end up being more fashionable than you!
Apart from coats and sweaters other useful dog clothing items include dog t-shirts and dog sunglasses. These can look cute but they do also serve to help protect your pet. The sunglasses can protect him from UVA and UVB rays and the t-shirt helps protect his skin. Dogs can develop skin cancer the same way that people can and this is one of the main cancers in dogs. A nd you thought it was just to make Fido look cute!!
Many pet owners love dressing their dogs up on special events and holidays. From valentines day to Halloween, dog boutiques offer a variety of ways to get your dog in the spirit. Halloween in particular is known to bring out the most creative juices in pet owners who have an absolute ball dressing their pet.
Dog boutiques also offer a huge range of everyday clothing for dogs. From cute little coats and sexy skirts to hip dog bandanas and super cool designer dog collars. You can have your dog looking absolutely sensational all year round. There is an abundant amount of ways to give your dog the perfect look and style. With dog boutiques you can let your creative flair take hold and you can become your dogs own personal stylist.
As you can see, getting clothing for your dog is not just vanity on your part, although it is fun dressing up your dog. This “Fashion Pet Puddles Rain Dog Poncho” runs for around $10 on Amazon.com. It can also play a vital role in keeping you
