Clothes For Dogs - Yorkie Clothes

Many people think that clothes for dogs have only recently become available. However, this is an obvious misconception. Let us dig into history and find out, who really started using clothes for their pets, and when.

It is quite clear that dog-collars and dog-leads have been in use right from the moment since people started keeping them as pets, but these things certainly do not fall into the category of "clothes". Dog armor, which was used to protect martial dogs long ago, can actually be considered as the first entrant in dog wardrobe. Interestingly, these things date back to the 4th-5th centuries BC.

The first cloaks and capes for dogs came up in the 18th century in England. The main reasons behind their invention then were the rainy and cold climate on one hand, and the stiffness of the Albion inhabitants on the other. Remember the nursery rhyme in English?

I give you my word:

• Yesterday at half past five
• I met two pigs
• Without hats and boots
• I give you my word!

Well, it was probably somewhat similar here too. It was considered indecent in the society to turn up with a naked dog. However, the conservativeness of the British spoiled the thing. The dog clothes came out to be excessively baggy and ugly. Understandably, they did not command any popularity.

It was France's turn to come out with something. The lawmaker in fashion among people turned out to be the same in the dog counterpart. It was here that an entire industry started to emerge and products for animals were manufactured on a large scale. The "GOYARD" company became the pioneer in this field. It is still engaged in the same business till date. In the year 1892, "GOYARD" published the first catalogue of canine fashion in the world. It was, indeed, sensational at that point of time.

 

During the second and third decades of the 20th century, canine stores started opening up all over the civilized world. People could visit these stores with their pets, try out new things and pick up stuff that suited their taste. These dog stores were extremely popular in the United States of America.

The boom in canine fashion actually started in the end of 20th century and continues to progress till date. What is it that people would not do nowadays for their pets!

Various clothing items like t-shirts, jumpsuits, gowns, natural fur coats and jewelry to suit any taste and budget along with miscellaneous accessories are available nowadays. An average pet owner does not even know of their existence. These glamorous varieties of items are basically made for miniatures dog breeds, however, if one has the desire and enough money in the pockets, ordering any size should not be much of a problem.

Many famous fashion labels do not hesitate in producing entire collections for man's best friends. They include Gucci, Louis Vuitton and Burberry. The list can just go on and on. Of course, in a country like ours, people prefer unbranded clothes for their dogs. These are not very expensive and preserve certain exclusiveness. Moreover, there is enough variety to suit anybody's taste.

It would be a sin to forget about clothes that are stitched specially for service dogs. They are not fashionable and glamorous, but very practical and durable. These include bullet-proof vests for police dogs and blankets with pockets for rescue dogs. Rescue dogs carry first-aid equipment in these pockets. It is clear that such types of clothes score high on functionality.

On the contrary, ribbons are the most functional items when it comes to Yorkshire Terriers. Yorkshire Terriers, along with other miniature breeds of dogs, have long fur. The bangs, in particular, can prevent them from seeing with their eyes. This can affect the health of such dogs by resulting in poor coordination of moves, irritation of eye balls and various inflammatory disorders. This is why their owners need to help them out on a daily basis by raising and fixing the bangs with bows, which are made of ribbons. It is quite obvious that this accessory also forms part of the whole image of this dog; therefore, the wardrobe of a Yorkshire terrier, besides other possible items of clothing, must contain enough ribbons and bows. These are available in various colors and sizes, whether flashy or simple. These bows are made to be a bit stiff so that they maintain their original shape and volume. You can find such accessories in different colors and styles, thin ones and more convenient thicker ones, all in our online store. Many breeds of dogs require such bows and ribbons right from the puppy age; do not forget about this small piece of important information.