Dog Fashion

Dog fashion. Some say their unnecessary, others say they are useful. So, do they or do they not benefit dogs? If so, how do they benefit dogs?

In the recent years the demand for dog fashion is on the rise. Many people have a strong relationship with their dogs, and cannot help but to spoil them, therefore they splurge on dog expenses like clothes, food, collars, and accessories.

The range of dog fashion is wide. Their clothes can be categorized in many categories : sweaters and coats, Big Dog Clothing, Sports clothing, and Pajamas. They also have a vast amount of accessories which in clued: hats, shoes, rubber bands, clips, goggles, ribbons, and collars. The different clothes and accessories are also made up of different materials, like leather, fur, cotton, and wool. As you can see, dog fashion, is quite similar to those of ours.

Dog fashion also has very unique designs which can suit the personalities of dogs. For example a black, leather collar, with spikes around it, may suit a tough dog like a German shepherd. While a sweet polka dotted black dress may fit a maltese. Dogs, like humans also have different fashion trends, ranging from country and princess to safari prints and denim.

So, to answer our main question, we should first ask ourselves: How does fashion affect us? I feel that we can categorize fashion in 2 different categories, form and function.

We all know that dog clothes are fashionable, they have different patterns and colors, textures and shape. However, are they functional?

The answer is YES. Dogs are suited for different climates. Some for warm climates, and others for cold climates. When dogs from warm climates move to cold climates, they will feel cold. Therefore, it is important to keep them warm. Hence, clothing, like jackets and coats are use to protect the dog from the cold temperatures. And when dogs from However, when dog from cold countries, move to warmer countries, they may over heat, hence they may require accessories to clip and pin up their fur. Dog clothing will also protect dogs from germs and cuts.

Did you also know that dog clothes have been used in the military and law enforcement for decades to keep dogs safe from attacks and the environment? Even a thin layer like a t-shirt with a cute saying can help your dog stay warmer. As your dog ages their metabolism slows down and they aren't able to stay outside in the cold as long.

However some may argue that the cost of dog shirts are too expensive, and are not worth the money. Yes, no doubt the clothing may be expensive, there are also other solutions. Why not tailor your own dog clothes? For my family, we use unwanted clothing and cloth material and send it to a tailor. We give the tailor the measurement of the circumference of our dog's neck and chest, just behind the front legs, as well as the length of her back from the neck to the tail.