T-Shirts for Dogs Showcase Your Pet’s Personality

Fido and Rover move over – make way for Max and Rocky, which
topped the list as the most popular dog names chosen by dog
owners in New York City. According to the New York City
Department of Health and Mental Health, Princess, Lucky, Lady,
Buddy, Daisy, Ginger, Buster, and Sandy rounded out the top-ten
list.

It’s certain that Max, Ginger, and their pals will be well taken
care of and pampered. Americans spend $34 billion each year on
their pets, and the pet business is seeing an annual growth rate
of six percent a year. Increasingly, pet owners are indulging
their dogs as they would their children. From doggy day care to
birthday “pawtys,” from fancy dog collars to T-shirts for dogs,
man’s (and woman’s) best friend is reaping the rewards of his or
her loyalty and unconditional love.

This season, bling is the thing for uptown dogs. Crystal dog
accessories, such as hair clips, dog necklaces, fancy dog
collars and leashes, come in a variety of colors and styles. And
anything pink gets a bark of approval from the top dog in the
house. Pink dog clothes, pink dog accessories, pink bedding,
pink fancy dog collars, and pink T-shirts for dogs keep puppies
panting with enthusiasm.

While dog clothes and dog sweaters are still popular, T-shirts
for dogs are all the rage. Not only do dog T-shirts keep pooches
comfortable in a wide range of temperatures, but T-shirts for
dogs make a fashion statement for both the pet and his or her
owner. Dogs whose tastes run to designer duds can sport T-shirts
for dogs that say, “Canine Kline,” “Tommy Dog,” and “Liz
Claibone.” Urban dogs may go for dog T-shirts that proclaim,
“Badda-Bing,” while preppie dogs stick with the classic polo, of
course! T-shirts for dogs that want to show off their sporty
side include those that say, “Air Dog,” and have that telltale
(or “tell-tail”) swoosh, “Mighty Dog Gym,” and “Bark Beach.”

Dog T-shirts and dog sweaters can help keep a pet warm during
the cool fall and cold winter weather. But dressing a dog warmly
is only one element to keeping this member of the family safe.
The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
offers these tips for cold weather:

* Make sure to keep a dog leashed when in snow or ice, as he can
lose his scent and become lost.

* Wipe down a dog’s paws, legs, and torso after coming in from
the snow. Otherwise, he can lick himself and ingest salt or
antifreeze.

* Keep a dog’s coat long during winter months.

* If a dog is a shorthaired breed, have him wear a dog sweater
when going for a walk.

* If a dog is particularly active during the winter, feed him
extra protein to keep his energy up.

* Be sure to provide a dog with a warm bed and blanket, and keep
him away from drafts.