Doll Sweater

Doll Sweater

Silly or Practical? – Clothes For Dogs

When it comes people and their dogs nothing is too good or too impractical for their pampered friends. Or is it? There are two schools of thought on the issue of clothes for dogs. Some believe dressing a dog in clothes is unfair to the animal, even cruel. They think it is demeaning to the dog and a complete and utter waste of money. Some dogs will refuse to allow their owner to put clothing on them and have even been known to bite the owner when they try. Some people feel that those who buy clothes for dogs are treating them like a doll and dressing them up; they feel that is totally inappropriate. Some people just find clothes for dogs to be downright silly.

On the other hand, many people feel purchasing clothes for dogs is very practical especially in cold weather. Why not put a pair of doggie boots and a doggie sweater on Fido before he goes outside in zero degree weather? Even with fur, many dogs don’t tolerate the cold as well as we think they do.

Some dogs have arthritis and the cold makes it worse. A doggie coat or sweater can make a big
difference in this case. Some dog owners like to put a coat or sweater on their dog before they romp outside in the snow, or even before they venture out into the rain. They swear their dog would be too uncomfortable and cold to stay outside if not for the clothes. Some dog owners just think it’s funny to dress their pooch in a costume or a tee shirt that makes a statement. They feel as long as the dog doesn’t try to run away when they’re dressing them, then why not treat them to a great little outfit. Many dog owners will buy their pet designer clothes and spend hundreds, even thousands of dollars on those clothes.

Whether you believe clothes for dogs is silly or practical, the practice is here to stay. There are tons of websites that cater to all shapes and sizes of dogs and even your local pet store now carry clothes for dogs.

About the Author

A lover of canines for 25 years. I always wanted to help people and ther dogs look aand feel great.

What are some good ideas on how to take an old craft and turn it into a new craft?

If you were given a homemade gift (i.e. a doll, or a candle, or a sweater/scarf, or a rug-hooked piece) or if you made something yourself and have grown tired of it, how could you take that item and turn it into a totally new craft? Any ideas?

My hobby is writing down the funniest jokes, words of wisdom and gems gleaned from the internet. maybe turn old typing paper into a book someday.

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