However, this does not mean that clothing is inappropriate or even cumbersome to dogs. While dogs have traditionally gone without clothing, there have been some factors that have made owners realize that clothes can make a dog's life a lot more comfortable.



Reasons for Clothing

For one, while dogs are built for their environments, you will find that many pets live outside their intended habitats. This is because pet owner sometimes purchase dogs and take them to climes different from their accustomed ones.

Some dogs that are acclimated to extremely cold temperatures have trouble adapting to humid climes. This will surely result in rashes and skin irritations.

Some dogs have insufficient fur and acclimation to cold weather. This could lead to them suffering from any number of weather induced illnesses. This makes purchasing clothes for your pets a must especially if you want your pets to be comfortable even during extreme weather.

And believe it or not, some dogs love clothes just for the simple reason that it gets them more attention. Dogs love it when they see that the clothes they are wearing make their masters happy. They also like the extra attention they get from wearing clothing.

In any case, the simple fact that clothing can protect your pet from the elements and the fact that they would enjoy the attention as well should be enough reason to buy your pet clothing. For climates that are drafty, and cold, leather clothing can be a great choice to help repel cold, moisture, and the elements.

Getting Leather Clothing for Fido

Leather clothing is tough, durable, and is usually water repellent. Plus, leather clothing has the added advantage of protecting against pretty much anything outdoors that could harm your pet ? thorns, moisture, dust, sun exposure, and others.

It would be best if you became intimately acquainted with the advantages and disadvantages of leather clothing so that you can make the right decision regarding your pet's clothing.

Leather is a good protectant. Leather does well under most punishing weather. If it is too cold, leather provides warmth. If it is too windy, leather serves as a good shield. If it is raining, it at least keeps water out ? although pet raincoats would probably be better for this condition.

It will even give good protection under harsh sunlight, but only when it is not humid, and if the heat is bearable.

Remember, that leather is not a material that allows air to circulate freely through it. On the other hand, your dog does not sweat through its coat; it releases heat through its tongue and its ears (which accounts for all that panting). Breathable material, therefore, is not that required.

Leather makes for a cool costume. Leather always gives off a gruff, tough image that would be fun on a bulldog. You might like to try it with pugs as well. Leather can also give a sophisticated look to feminine, classy dogs such as collies. In any case, leather is an extremely versatile and fun costume to put on your dog.

A bomber jacket would look great on a tough dog; it won't really make them look intimidating, it will actually make them look adorable. Many wacky owners actually take to buying matching jackets for them and the dogs.

Watch for irritations. You do have to make sure that the materials used for these clothes do not irritate the dog's skin. Watch out for skin eruptions, irritation, and itching. You should also make sure that there is not adverse effect on the dog's fur.

If you see your dog constantly tugging and pulling at their clothes then they may have some irritation due to the leather material. It is either this or they are still uncomfortable with clothes.

It can be hard to "encourage" the dog to wear leather. Dogs may feel uncomfortable with clothes since they are, after all, not used to them. You can speed up their conditioning by offering them treats for wearing their clothes. However, leather doesn't grow on them as easy due to their bulk and their relative lack of flexibility.

Conclusion

In sum, leather is a good choice of clothing to dogs due to its protective nature and style. It shouldn't be too hard to get your pet to wear these clothes as well.

article written by John S. Rhodes.