Dog Clothes

Where I live in Colorado, the weather turns on a dime.  We’ve had snow in June, and snow in Aug.  So I always have to prepare my pooches for cold weather. 

I have two herding dogs, Trixy and Turbo.  Trixy is a little Aussie and she is very, very smart and industrious!  When I first brought her home, she was bored and ate five coaches!!!  Then, I adopted a little Eskie to keep her company while I am not home.  No more coach eating.  The key is that they play together outside,  and this keeps them happy for a while if I have to go out without them. 

I also have a GIANT Rottie!!  Her name is  Rosy, and she is just the greatest giant dog.  She loves to dress up and there is nothing more cute than a large rottie in cute dog clothes.  The only problem is that it is hard to find clothes to fit her.  No need to worry about finding a sweater to fit her.  Our new Acrylic Mohair sweaters easily fit Large dogs up to 120lbs.

Now that it is fall, I never know what the Colorado weather will be like in the next couple of hours.  I would hate to have my little coach eating rascals get too cold to play outside and force me to buy yet another sofa!!  So I make sure that my wee doggy darlings are in doggy sweaters when they are out doors.

Ridiculous  you say?  Consider that dogs can be physically traumatized just like people by cold temperatures.  Dogs can get hypothermia, frostbite and can die if too cold.  Especially true for our little ones, and our younger and older pals.

The other benefit is all of the attention Trixy and Turbo get at the dog park.  Everyone wants to talk to me when we arrive in style.   I think it can be a little corny to dress our kids in matching outfits, but it is fun to dress my two trouble makers in matching sweaters.  Trixy loves the extra attention and her happy nature is amplified with all of the admiration she gets when she has on the cutest sweater. 

So, lets keep our dogs warm and stylish this winter with  a sweater or jacket.  We will feel so much better knowing that our friends are comfortable and safe.

Keeping your dog warm while inside the house is very important too. In our home we keep the thermostat at 65 degrees to help keep down heating costs. It can get cold and drafty on the floor. Remember, heat rises, so down where dogs are at, it is going to be even colder.  Dogs need a warm, soft place to lie down.

I like to wear a sweater in the home on these cold days to help stay warm. You may want to consider getting a dog sweater to help your “best friend” stay warm and cozy too.