Are clothes unnecessary for dogs? Pros and cons of dressing your dog.
Fashion for dogs might seem like a silly trend, but apart from it being cute for our dogs, clothing can also serve a functional purpose. When it gets colder outside, you want to make sure that your dog is warm and comfortable during walks or in its kennel. There are many countries were dressing your dog has become normal, clothing also gives your dog a nice style and can add some fun to your walks together.
There are clothing items that serve the purpose for warmth, such as clothing with warmer inner lining or clothing made from special materials such as wool. Many people love to dress their dogs in clothes that match their own outfit when going outside for a walk.
Why people dress their dogs?
There are several reasons why people dress their dogs. To keep warm in the winter, to keep cool in the summer, for older dogs, and also for health reasons!
Clothing to make your dog stand out at night.
Makes your dog more visible in the dark to drivers and other people. If you walk in a street with a lot of traffic at night or early in the morning, clothing that makes your dog stand out is important. Bright colors are recommended so your dog can be seen by others.
Dog clothing that will them warm.
Clothes helps dogs to stay warm during cold days. If you live in a place where the winter can be harsh and it gets below 10 degrees Celsius, clothing for your dog is very important if you don’t want them to not enjoy their walk or suffer from hypothermia.
There are clothes that can protect your dog against wind and snow as well as rain. Some breeds don’t need clothing but others do, such as:
- Sled dogs
- Very short haired breeds
- Small dogs
Not only small dogs need to wear clothes, check the image on your left kto see what other big breeds can find a dog coat useful.
If you have a Chihuahua, Labrador, Greyhound, or even Norfolk Terriers and Whippets a dog coat will be useful for the winter!
Some breeds do not need clothing
Some breeds do not need winter coats because they have a thicker undercoat, these are some of the breeds that do not need clothing: Golden retrievers, Great Pyrenees, Pomeranians and Siberian Husky.
There are clothing that can do more than just keeping your dog warm during winter months. There are clothing specially designed for dogs who go running with their owners as well as clothing made especially for dogs who swim frequently.
Pugs or Chihuahuas will not enjoy wearing clothing because it might become uncomfortable for them.