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Dog Sweaters
Of course, we are big fans of Dog Snuggies. But there are a couple of problems with those new products. Many people still turn to dog sweaters in order to clothe their pets.
- The big flaw with the snuggies is that they only seem to come in sizes that wit fit very small to moderately sized canines. If your dog weighs more than about 50 pounds, you probably cannot get a good fit. Until the start making snuggies for big dogs, you will have a problem. If you have a poodle or Maltese you are probably fine. Your greyhound or dalmatian may be out of luck.
- These new types of dog clothes may not please a more conservative dog dresser. If you want to dress your dog in a more classic style, you will probably want to turn to a dog sweater. A pink or blue snuggy may be fine for
Why Get Your Dog A Sweater At All?
You may figure that only people need sweaters. After all, we are mostly hairless. Some breeds of dogs have a nice thick coat of hair, especially in the winter, and they are very well protected for cold weather. This seems fairly reasonable, but you have to consider a couple of things.
- Some breeds of dogs are pretty hairless. They were bred in warmer climates, and they will get too cold if exposed to chilly weather.
- Even hardy, cold weather breeds, may not be able to withstand freezing temperatures for long periods of time.
Where Can You Buy Dog Snuggies?
You can find dog sweaters all over the place. I have seen them sold at large pet stores, craft markets, and pet fairs. You can even purchase them online from some of the larger or more specialized online pet retailers.
If you are the handy type, you could even knit or crochet a sweater for your beloved best friend. There are some online craft shops that may even have hand crafted and unique designs.
Oh, I agree! A suggle, or whatever, may be fine for my trashy neighbors. But when I take Lord Voltar to the club (he’s my Maltese), I cannot have him ashamed to show up in fleece. It’s 100 percent British wool for my beloved friend.