Saturday, October 3, 2009

Dog Clothing

By Moses Wright

Dog clothing comes in many types and styles that are used for different reasons. Dog clothing may be used for the practical reason of keeping the dog warm or just because the dog owner likes the clothing. Dog clothing can be expensive sweaters and hoodies from designers to affordable handmade sweaters.

Dog clothing prices depend on the type of dog clothing and whether it is from a designer or small business. Cheap dog sweaters often can be found on websites of small businesses for under ten dollars. Designer dog clothing is much more expensive. Some designer dog clothing can cost over one hundred dollars.

The typical design of a dog sweater fits snugly around the neck, front legs, and chest of the dog while the bottom of the sweater lies on the dog's back. Dog sweaters that are sold in pet stores are typically very thin, small pieces of knitted cloth that fit around the dog with strings. Some may have neck and arms holes, but they do not usually resemble regular sweaters like designer and handmade sweaters often do.

Some small, shorthaired dogs may need the extra warmth from a dog sweater. Dog sweaters are often used on other dogs if the dogs are to spend time outdoors in cold weather.

Dog sweaters created by designers tend to be more classic styles. Some classic style dog sweaters are sold through small or home-based businesses, but many have more colorful, whimsical dog sweaters.

Halloween dog costumes and dog costumes for other holidays are popular among some dog owners. Halloween dog costumes come in a large selection of themes such as princess or angel costumes.

Some designers and small or home-based businesses that make dog clothing sell dog t-shirts. Many dog t-shirts are whimsical with funny decals or prints. Designer t-shirts are significantly more expensive than most t-shirts from small businesses.

Many times, dog clothing is only made for small dogs. Small and home-based businesses that offer customized dog clothing may offer to make dog clothing specifically for a larger dog according to the dog's measurements.

A large variety of dog clothing can be found by searching a search engine on the Internet. Not many articles of dog clothing are typically sold at pet stores. Palph Lauren, Juicy Couture, and other designers that make dog clothing sell their dog clothing through their websites.

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