Make Your Doggy Look Stylish

Pet Care

oi-Denise Baptiste

By Denise Baptiste

Friday, August 27, 2010, 12:13

If you have a pet dog there are many other things you can do to make him or her look cuter and adorable. One such idea is to dress your doggy in the latest fashion clothes that are available for them in all leading stores all over the world. Designer dog clothing are galore in the market.

There are various types of dog clothing and they come in different colours and shades that depend on the type of season. Some of the dog clothes that these stylish dogs flaunt in are that of t-shirts, sweaters, sweat shirts, floral summer dresses, raincoats, swimwear, and robes . The casual wear of dog clothing is spectacular as they have a wider collection of summer shirts or frilled cotton dresses that come in tropical prints which are ideal for your pet dog when they come along for a stroll in the park with you.

Evening and party wear is also a big fashion hype as you have various designs to choose from, like that of sequinned cocktail dresses for females and bows and coats for males. Accessories like collars, sunglasses, hats and boots are booming up in sales to match your dog's clothing.

When you shop for your dog's clothing , it is not at all easy as shopping for yourself. There are a number of pointers you should consider when you shop for your dog's clothes.

1.Pick clothes that can be easily washed and which don't shrink every time it goes in water. Polyester is a better and safe option while choosing materials for dogs.

2.You can get creative and sew pretty dresses and t shirts for your furry friend. Buying ready made clothes for your dog can be really expensive at different stores.

3.Consider your dogs habits before you plan to buy him or her a good piece of clothing. Some dogs love to chew on anything that they see. So make sure that the fabric doesnt have any toxic chemicals .Avoid cloths that have jazzy stones or stick ons on the dresses.

4.For your dogs clothing you can use self sticking fabric like that of Velcro, instead of using buttons or hooks .It is safer and can be easily fastened and adjusted. You will have no problem if your dog puts on those extra pounds as it will be adjustable.

5.When you buy your dogs clothes , make sure that there is a hole in the front for the leash. There should also be an additional slit for the tail if it is one piece or a pair of dog pant or trousers.

6.Keep in mind not to pick a dress that is too large or too small. You should know that there is no standard size for dogs clothing. Best is to try out the outfit on your dog before you purchase it.

Keep in mind these points as it will be handy for you when you take your doggy out to get him a new wardrobe. So don't hesitate to pamper your pet dog with various dog dresses and you are bound to see him prance around in style.