Increasing numbers of dog lovers visit pet supplies stores now more often than before because of dog dresses and puppy clothes. Online, we are seeing a greater range of dog clothes � from the make-it-your-self puppy clothes sites to high-end designer dog dresses sites.
We get pretty diverse reactions about dog dresses and puppy clothes. Some people say that dog fashion is �tacky� and that dog dresses are rather unnecessary and show a distinct lack of class on the part of the dog owner.
But, is this really the case? Are dog clothes really non-functional?
First, many puppy clothes (especially those with reflective collars or panels) can help you see you pet when you are out and about, and even more importantly, may make your puppy more visible to drivers should your walking route take you close to busy roads (or should your pup decide to make an unexpected run for it).
Second, dog dresses and puppy clothes can be used as an effective protection from the extremes of the weather. Dog clothes, especially those with warming fabric can help prevent you dog catching a chill, and if you live somewhere where it rains frequently, then a waterproof fabric may reduce the amount of �towel-drying� that goes. For service dogs (i.e. police, search and rescue), coats are used for body protection to eliminate the risk of possible injuries. This way, the dog can continue working in adverse situations safely.
Finally, dog clothes can also curb excitable behaviour. If your little dog is hyper-active, dog dresses can make her warm and thus keep her steady and behaved. Puppy clothes can make your little ones less clumsy. So if you’re in that situation where you just want everything in place, dog dresses and puppy clothes can be the way to go.
