Practical And Fashionable Chihuahua Clothing

To some, the idea of chihuahua clothing may seem strange as it sounds silly to be dressing up dogs. However, not only can providing your chi with apparel be fun, it can also be beneficial. Clothing can help protect your little pooch from the elements, because they are more sensitive to weather than their larger canine cousins. Their thin smooth coat, and even the long haired coat, does not provide chihuahuas with much insulation. Therefore, they require additional protection to help guard them from the sun, rain, cold, and snow.

The following are some basic chihuahua clothing items you should consider when building your dog's weather wardrobe:

T-shirts - Little cotton dog t-shirts that are short sleeved and light-weight are perfect for milder temperatures that are common during late spring and early fall, and may also offer your pooch protection when they are exposed to strong, direct sunlight. T-shirts generally cover a chi's entire torso.

Hoodies - This type of apparel provides protection to your pal's head, torso and legs. Hoodies are made with different materials so they can be light weight for milder temperatures, or heavier for cooler weather.

Sweaters - A sweater is an essential piece of chihuahua clothing that should be made available to your dog when the colder weather arrives. There are lighter sweaters for the mid-late fall and early spring, and thicker ones for the winter months. This type of garment generally has a wide neckline so it can be easily slipped over your pet's head. However, make sure you obtain a sweater with buttons or another tie so the collar can be secured to keep the wind and cold out.

Winter boots - A fabulous item that helps to keep your buddy's feet happy in the cold snowy and ice weather. Boots also protect your pooch from salt, which can really burn and sting his foot pads.

Raincoat - A raincoat is another must-have clothing item. The reason is it usually provides chis with the best protection against rain and snow. Raincoats can be made out of different materials, such as plastic or vinyl. The coat covers the whole body, and you can even purchase a rain hat to protect your little guy's head, and rain boots to protect his feet.

While the above chihuahua clothing is good to own for the purpose of caring for your chi, if you would also like to have fun with doggy apparel, you will discover that the garments already mentioned, as well as many others, can be purchased solely for fashion. You can obtain items in an array of colors and designs with fur, feathers, beads, jewels, etc. It all depends on your tastes and your preferred style. Moreover, don't forget that you can also dress your dog in Halloween costumes!

Last but not least, remember that when you purchase your chihuahua clothing, you need to make sure that it fits your pooch. This means it shouldn't be too small or too large. It should fit him comfortably and not sag or be tight to his body. Also, refrain from keeping your pet dressed up indoors to avoid overheating him. Finally, don't forget, while a canine can become used to wearing garments, it is still unnatural to him. Therefore, slowly introduce him to the clothing you want him to wear, before taking him outdoors in it.