| There are many valid (and a few not quite so valid) | | | | what it's like to feel your feet burning when walking |
| reasons why you should dress your beloved four | | | | on a hot sandy beach? It's the same for dogs who |
| legged friend. Here I will be answering the question of | | | | walk side by side with their owners. Once again some |
| why a dog owner should considering the idea of | | | | doggy boots would solve this. |
| clothing their dog. Whether this should be in purely | | | | Talking of the sun did you know that dogs can |
| functional clothing or whether dog lovers should drift | | | | suffer skin cancer just as humans can? The solution |
| into the delightful realm of designer dog wear is | | | | is a nice cool T-shirt for your pooch. |
| another particularly hot topic I will be addressing. | | | | If you have a dog suffering from an allergy a shirt |
| Firstly let's look at the functional purpose that some | | | | will stop him licking and pawing at the area affected. |
| dog clothes can serve; | | | | Once we get over the hurdle of whether a dog |
| A lot of people say the dogs have their own coats | | | | should or shouldn't wear attire then we can move |
| and so do not need extra clothing. True!! They may | | | | into the area of designer dog clothes. If you are |
| have their own coats but a thick shaggy coat is no | | | | going to dress you dog then you might as well make |
| fun in hot,steamy weather and likewise a short haired | | | | him look good hadn't you? |
| coat is hardly ideal in mid winter in Alaska. For | | | | With the vast array of fabulous designer dog clothes |
| example a Chihuahua not only has short hair but an | | | | available the sky's the limit. Not only can your best |
| incredibly small body mass. Take your Chihuahua out | | | | friend look super cool and follow all the latest |
| for a walk in mid winter in Northern climes and tell me | | | | trends...designer dog hoodies anyone?... But I'm |
| he doesn't shiver and look miserable. Your little pal | | | | convinced he will appreciate being dressed in only the |
| would be much happier in a snug warm coat, I can | | | | best. |
| guarantee that! | | | | Just try walking down your road with your fashion |
| So, hopefully we've established that certain dogs, | | | | icon by your side and watch peoples reaction, it really |
| under certain condition actually NEED to be wearing | | | | is great. Untold conversations will be started over |
| an extra layer of protection. | | | | your dog's attire. |
| Frozen ground will make your doggy's feet feel like | | | | So in conclusion there are very valid reasons for |
| blocks of ice? His soft padded feet sticking to the icy | | | | dressing your dog on health grounds but equally there |
| pavement. Not nice! A set of snug footwear would | | | | are very valid reasons for dressing your dog on social |
| solve his problem and make him a whole lot happier? | | | | and darn right good fun grounds too. Have a go; you |
| How about in the hot summer months? You know | | | | and your dog will love it!! |