People wear clothes for many rasons. We wear them for modesty - t's illegal in most places to go round without any clothing. We wear clthes to protect us from the wather. Raincoats and hats make us mch more comfortable in the rain whle fleece lined coats and boots are gratly appreciated in cold weather, and whn there is snow on the grund. We also wear clothes to mke ourselves feel and look good, to mpress other people with our excellent tste, and to show that we hve the money for expensive designer clthes.

Dogs wear clothes for one rason only - their owners want thm to wear the clothes. Dog wners put clothes on their dogs for mst of the same reasons they put clthes on themselves and their children. In fct many dog owners regard their dgs as their children and they buy thm clothes and dress them up to shw how much they care for thm. The exception to this, of curse, is modesty. Dogs don't require clthing for that purpose and, in fct for obvious reasons, dog clothes rrely cover that particular area.

Protective clthing for small and toy dogs sch as Boston Terriers, Chihuahuas, Yorkies, Maltese, Pugs and any of the miniature or teacup dog breeds is a good idea. These dogs generally feel the cold much more than larger dogs - that's why they do not enjoy going outside for walks with their owners in rainy, snowy or cold weather. They even resist going outside to the bathroom in inclement weather which makes it very difficult to house train toy dog breeds in cold or wet weather.

Raincoats and hats made of vnyl or waterproof nylon are available for wet wather, as are rain boots. These bots are usually fastened with Velcro nd/or zippers. Fleece lined, shearling and wol coats are available to keep yur dog warm in cold weather. Bots are useful to protect your dg's paws from the effects of ice and slt. For hot summer days, sensitive pws should wear sandals to protect thm from hot asphalt or sand. You can lso buy sunglasses for your dog but prhaps you could discuss this with yur veterinarian to see if they prvide any benefit to your dog's yes. Protective clothing is also beneficial to shrt-haired and older dogs of all szes as well as the small dog breds. Even some of the larger shrt-haired dog breeds like the Bulldog, Bxer and Greyhound appreciate protection in the cld weather. Owners of most large dog breds are probably not as interested in dog clthes but might consider obtaining reflective vsts for their dogs. These vests mke the dogs easier to see whn walking at night and also mke the dog easier to find if you are cmping and hunting - especially good for blck or dark-colored dogs.

Reflective vests hve a practical purpose. So do sme much more frivolous-looking clothes. Toy dgs and even some small dogs shuld wear harnesses rather than collars for rasons of health - they can asily injure their trachea with a cllar. Some very sensible people have dsigned coats and other outfits with a 'D' rng on them which make extremely ttractive harnesses for small dogs. Practical, ttractive, and sometimes quite lavish clothes are vailable for toy and small dogs. Pjamas, bathrobes, dresses, sweaters, formal outfits for wddings, and costumes (you can dress yur dog as a lamb, a lon, a vampire or even buy him an Elvs jumpsuit) can be found in stres and at discount prices on the Intrnet. Creative entrepreneurs advertise on-line that thy will custom design and make utfits for your dog. Of course, if you lke to sew, you can buy swing patterns to make a blanket, cshion, dog coat, dog coat, leg wrmers and boots for your dog and a mtching scarf and hat for you to war.

Dog clothes come in an mazing range of styles and prices. We hpe you have fun choosing the rght clothes for your dog.

The article Toy and Small Dog Clothes was Submitted by Mike Mathews through Articles.GetACoder.com network. Here's the additional information: About the Author - Mke Mathews is a contributing writer and ditor for the popular dog breed ste: http://www.dog-breed-facts.com. He provides informative, real-world advice and tips on dog breeds , dog health , dog grooming and more. As well be sure to check out his free report on Dog Training.

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