Dog Clothing-Is It Right Or Wrong?

Now, this is just WRONG!

Clothing for dogs has become a very lucrative business for many canine lovers. You can now buy dog clothing with ease, both online and in boutiques; especially in larger cities. Owning smaller dogs is very popular these days, partly due to the fact that they are easy to take along with you, and also because so many people live in smaller living spaces and can accommodate a smaller pet.
I must admit that I do own a few dog jackets for my small Yorkillon mixed breed. When it's raining heavy, I put a lightweight raincoat on her as she absolutely hates to go outside in the rain. When it becomes really cold outside (below zero Fahrenheit) I slip a fleece-lined red jacket on her, which keeps her belly warm and prevents the snow from 'balling up' and tangling her fur. This is as far as I go with dressing my dog.
I have seen numerous websites that sell all kinds of clothing for dogs. Everything ranging from t shirts, hooded sweatshirts, boots and even pajamas! I know that the media shows many celebrity women carrying around their small dogs dressed in outfits, and it somehow became 'hip' or 'posh' to dress dogs up in all kinds of hideous outfits. To me, I get the impression that they look at their dogs as toys or dolls in some respect. Fun little things to play with and make fashion statements to the world!
I cannot even imagine putting a pair of pajamas on my dog at night! Talk about un-natural! I know there are many people out there who totally disagree with me. They think that they have the right to dress their dogs if they please to do so, with which I agree, but I honestly do not think that the dogs who must endure the changing of clothing several times daily are the happiest creatures on earth.
Now I also know that there are those people out there that do not think that a dog should ever wear any type of clothing-not even a rain or winter jacket. I can say that I think dog outerwear has become quite acceptable for some of the practical reasons I stated earlier. I have never spoken to a dog owner who has closets full of clothing for their four-legged friends, so I really cannot say what their justifications are for this behavior. All I can say is that I personally find it a bit disturbing and totally ridiculous. What do you think?
Written by Cin Rupp. Come and visit my blog and see some really cute photos of Maggie!
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Dog Clothing-Is It Right Or Wrong?

Feeding your dog healthy food and some thoughts on dogs wearing clothes

Anyone who hasn't been living in a cave the past year or so, surely has read all of those terrible stories on the news about the contaminated dog foods. Luckily, none of the brands listed were any that I was feeding Maggie. It is really maddening to know that we cannot even trust what we thought were the most trustworthy brands out there! Even though my brand wasn't on the list, I started reading all of the horror stories from those poor pet owners that had sick and/or dying pets. I found some recipes online to make homemade food for Mags, and actually did throw a couple of batches together, but ended up going back to the store and buying her favorite nuggets eventually. In the back of my mind though, I was still wondering if I really should be feeding her commercial food. And the I found this: http://tinyurl.com/3jjhd2 It is priceless; full of information on how you can keep your dog healthy to insure he/she lives many long years. It is full of info on what is really in the dog food you are using; lots of recipes to make your own food and treats and so much more. I feel very fortunate that I found it! Check it out-you will be glad you did (and so will your four-legged friend)! What do you guys, the readers, think about Maggie? Think she's cute? Please comment! It is a drizzly morning here in central Sweden. Maggie hates the rain and has to be coaxed outdoors. I must get her a raincoat! The one I had been using has a broken buckle on it, so I have to remember to go to the pet store soon, ss the weather is beginning to turn here. I felt a little funny about buying coats for my dog; it seemed kind of silly, but she has thin hair and gets really cold and wet. Another thing is that she is so low to the ground that it only takes a few minutes out on a rainy day for her underside to become really wet and cold. So she wears a doggie jacket. :) Any thoughts on dogs wearing protective 'clothing'?? Let's hear your opinions! Here is another picture I took the other day at the Baltic. More to come so do come back and look! Cin
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Feeding your dog healthy food and some thoughts on dogs wearing clothes