SMALL DOG CLOTHES – WHY WE LOVE THEM

So what’s this craze these days with dressing up your little dog in small dog clothes?  It seems like everywhere you go, dogs are walking around in a cute little sweater, or sporting a trendy shirt or hoodie.  And this is not just a phenomenon seen in the United States, small dog clothes is a huge trend in Asia, if not bigger.  So why do all these people dress their dogs up in small dog clothes?  Well, I think there are several reasons. 

Many people today see their dogs as more than a pet.  They are an addition to the family, a best friend, somebody to confide in, their partner in crime.  You get the picture.  Dogs these days are the absolute love of many people’s lives, and why not spoil what you love?  Okay, I know spoiling children is not a good thing, but we’re talking about dogs here.  How can’t you spoil your dog when they stare at you with those gleaming puppy dog eyes, or they lick you emphatically until you’re dripping wet.   So what better way to spoil them than to dress them up in cute little small dog clothes.  Just imagine all the looks you’ll get when your little Yorkie waltzes down the street in her little handmade dress, or prancing down the catwalk in her new little doggy hoody.  You’ll be the talk of the town.

However, small dog clothes serve more than a fashion purpose.  I know, how can that be?  These small dog clothes just look so uncomfortable on them, and how could someone make their dogs wear these things?  Well, in actuality, if made with care and quality, small dog clothes can be quite comfortable and fitting in purpose.  Getting the right size to fit your dog is an important step.  Fortunately, www.swankpets.com offers only the highest quality clothes designed with comfort and style in mind.  Anyhow, back to the second purpose that small dog clothes serve.  In some extreme climates, small dog clothes help keep small dogs either warmer, or protect them from the sun’s harmful rays.  Living in sunny San Diego, one might think that the weather is just perfect for all dogs.  Well, it does get cold enough here to make our little 2 pound Yorkie, Munchkin shiver at night when we take her out with us.  In these circumstance, we will go to her large wardrobe and slap on a jacket or a sweater before she goes out.  These small dog clothes keep her warm and toasty all day long.  She even has a thinner sweater she wears at night in the winter to make sure she stays comfortable.  In the warmer months, some dogs have less hair or fur than other dogs.  Wearing a thin shirt or hoodie is a great way to protect against burning their skin from the sun’s harmful rays.

So besides fashion sense, and climate conditions, why else do people love to get their dogs dressed up in small dog clothes?  Well, frankly…its fun!  Would you let your child walk around naked all day?  Well, your dog is like a child, just a very furry one.  So don’t let them walk around naked, get them dressed in some cute small dog clothes.  They’ll love you for it.  Just make sure that the sizing is right, and the clothes match the current weather conditions.