| Dogs were never designed to wear any sort of | | | | make the right decision regarding your pet's |
| clothing. Their fur and natural physiology give | | | | clothing. |
| them ample protection against their habitat's | | | | Leather is a good protectant. Leather does well |
| weather. People sometimes forget that dogs are | | | | under most punishing weather. If it is too cold, |
| hardy creatures that can brave conditions that | | | | leather provides warmth. If it is too windy, leather |
| would make any man wilt. | | | | serves as a good shield. If it is raining, it at least |
| However, this does not mean that clothing is | | | | keeps water out - although pet raincoats would |
| inappropriate or even cumbersome to dogs. While | | | | probably be better for this condition. |
| dogs have traditionally gone without clothing, there | | | | It will even give good protection under harsh |
| have been some factors that have made owners | | | | sunlight, but only when it is not humid, and if the |
| realize that clothes can make a dog's life a lot | | | | heat is bearable. |
| more comfortable. | | | | Remember, that leather is not a material that |
| Reasons for Clothing | | | | allows air to circulate freely through it. On the |
| For one, while dogs are built for their | | | | other hand, your dog does not sweat through its |
| environments, you will find that many pets live | | | | coat; it releases heat through its tongue and its |
| outside their intended habitats. This is because pet | | | | ears (which accounts for all that panting). |
| owner sometimes purchase dogs and take them | | | | Breathable material, therefore, is not that required. |
| to climes different from their accustomed ones. | | | | Leather makes for a cool costume. Leather |
| Some dogs that are acclimated to extremely cold | | | | always gives off a gruff, tough image that would |
| temperatures have trouble adapting to humid | | | | be fun on a bulldog. You might like to try it with |
| climes. This will surely result in rashes and skin | | | | pugs as well. Leather can also give a sophisticated |
| irritations. | | | | look to feminine, classy dogs such as collies. In |
| Some dogs have insufficient fur and acclimation to | | | | any case, leather is an extremely versatile and |
| cold weather. This could lead to them suffering | | | | fun costume to put on your dog. |
| from any number of weather induced illnesses. | | | | A bomber jacket would look great on a tough |
| This makes purchasing clothes for your pets a | | | | dog; it won't really make them look intimidating, it |
| must especially if you want your pets to be | | | | will actually make them look adorable. Many |
| comfortable even during extreme weather. | | | | wacky owners actually take to buying matching |
| And believe it or not, some dogs love clothes just | | | | jackets for them and the dogs. |
| for the simple reason that it gets them more | | | | Watch for irritations. You do have to make sure |
| attention. Dogs love it when they see that the | | | | that the materials used for these clothes do not |
| clothes they are wearing make their masters | | | | irritate the dog's skin. Watch out for skin |
| happy. They also like the extra attention they get | | | | eruptions, irritation, and itching. You should also |
| from wearing clothing. | | | | make sure that there is not adverse effect on |
| In any case, the simple fact that clothing can | | | | the dog's fur. |
| protect your pet from the elements and the fact | | | | If you see your dog constantly tugging and pulling |
| that they would enjoy the attention as well should | | | | at their clothes then they may have some |
| be enough reason to buy your pet clothing. For | | | | irritation due to the leather material. It is either |
| climates that are drafty, and cold, leather clothing | | | | this or they are still uncomfortable with clothes. |
| can be a great choice to help repel cold, moisture, | | | | It can be hard to "encourage" the dog to wear |
| and the elements. | | | | leather. Dogs may feel uncomfortable with clothes |
| Getting Leather Clothing for Fido | | | | since they are, after all, not used to them. You |
| Leather clothing is tough, durable, and is usually | | | | can speed up their conditioning by offering them |
| water repellent. Plus, leather clothing has the | | | | treats for wearing their clothes. However, leather |
| added advantage of protecting against pretty | | | | doesn't grow on them as easy due to their bulk |
| much anything outdoors that could harm your pet | | | | and their relative lack of flexibility. |
| - thorns, moisture, dust, sun exposure, and | | | | Conclusion |
| others. | | | | In sum, leather is a good choice of clothing to |
| It would be best if you became intimately | | | | dogs due to its protective nature and style. It |
| acquainted with the advantages and | | | | shouldn't be too hard to get your pet to wear |
| disadvantages of leather clothing so that you can | | | | these clothes as well. |