Dog Clothes



Posted: Thursday, April 13, 2006

by Marcus Peterson

Dog cloths go a long way in protecting your dog from cuts, scratches and bad weather. The main function should be to keep a dog dry and warm. The history of clothing for animal’s dates back to the period of King Arthur. At that time, clothes were used to protect the knights’ horses from external elements and attacks.

Dog clothes were primarily used in the military and law enforcement areas, in order to safeguard dogs from both the surrounding environment and attacks. Today, dogs also serve as narcotic sniffers in police departments. But a dog’s main role is to be a pet to an individual or a family. For these reasons, dog apparel has changed with the time.

Dog Clothes include all kinds of outfits that are exclusive to dogs. Body suits, coats, dog dresses, t-shirts, tank tops, sweaters and sweatshirts are just a few items to choose from. Doggie boots, leashes, tags and hair clips are some accessories that compliment a dog’s apparel. Other accessories include bathrobes, beds, boots, carriers, collars, jackets, raincoats and toys. There are outfits specially designed for special occasions and events such as weddings. Halloween and Christmas outfits are some of the more popular occasions that people choose to dress their dogs in Santa outfits or princess gowns.

You will find pet cloths in most pet shops, and they are also available on the Internet. Just do a search for “pet clothing," and you’ll be given hundreds of sites to select from. Check them out and seek the best deals.
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