| Snoopy was comfortable sleeping in the snow | | | | t-shirt easily is an absolutely must. The |
| on top of the dog house. Your pooch would | | | | same sweater or fleece t-shirt may work |
| rather stay warm in a comfortable sweater or | | | | perfectly on one dog and be most difficult to |
| fleece t-shirt. | | | | get on and off of another dog. A sweater or |
| | | | fleece t-shirt that is an easy fit for a |
| Today, dog sweaters and fleece t-shirts are | | | | sleek Miniature Pinscher might not work so |
| quality garments. Don't even both with those | | | | well for a Pekingese. |
| silly acrylic things pet stores use to carry | | | | |
| and some still do carry. The dog sweaters | | | | Cardigan sweaters are easiest to get on and |
| and fleece t-shirts designed today are made | | | | off if they close on the back rather than the |
| of fine wools, angora, mohair, cashmere and | | | | front of your dog. Zippers on sweaters can |
| top of the line fleece. | | | | make it easier to get in and out of the |
| | | | sweater, but be sure that a zipper is not |
| Finding the right fit for a sweater and/or | | | | going to get caught in your dog's coat, and |
| fleece t-shirt can be a little tricky, but | | | | that the zipper is easy to slide open and |
| this also is much improved with sizes ranging | | | | closed. If the sweater comes with a Velcro |
| from xxxs to xxxl, many are custom made to | | | | fastener, make sure the Velcro is placed in a |
| your dog's specific measurements. There is | | | | way that it doesn't get caught in your dog's |
| just as much variation in dog sizes as there | | | | coat. |
| are in human size clothing. | | | | |
| | | | Sweaters that have sleeves for all four legs |
| Sweaters and fleece t-shirts do have some | | | | can be more difficult to get on and off and |
| leeway since they usually stretch a bit. | | | | can be more difficult to size correctly for |
| | | | your dog. These types of sweaters do add |
| When trying on the sweater or fleece t-shirt | | | | more warmth, however. |
| the following is some points you need to take | | | | |
| into consideration: | | | | When looking for quality in your dog clothes |
| | | | remember that a high price is not always the |
| • The garment should fit around the | | | | hallmark of quality in dog clothing. Quality |
| neck comfortably. • The legs should | | | | can mean seams are well-sewn and that the |
| have a comfortable fit. • If the | | | | yarn or material is soft and comfortable, but |
| sweater or fleece t-shirt has sleeves, can | | | | the price tag be minimal. Most owners keep |
| the dog walk and move freely? The armholes | | | | their dog's tummy trimmed short for |
| should be large enough to allow movement, but | | | | cleanliness and the material touching this |
| snug enough to keep the warmth inside the | | | | tender area of the dog should be comfortable |
| sweater or fleece t-shirt. • If the | | | | for the dog. Also be sure the material is |
| sweater is held on with straps and ties, make | | | | comfortable for you when you hold your dog in |
| sure they are loose enough to be comfortable | | | | your arms. Comfort for you the owner also |
| and tight enough to not get snagged when your | | | | means quality in the garment. |
| dog plays. • Be sure there is plenty of | | | | |
| clearance for potty time. • If your | | | | If you are looking for maximum warmth for |
| long-haired dog is cut short or is just about | | | | wear on a blustery cold day, look for |
| to be cut short, remember the amount of hair | | | | sweaters made of wool. If you live in warmer |
| affects the fit. | | | | climates of if the sweater is mostly for |
| | | | indoor use, synthetic fabrics and fleece |
| Getting in and out of the sweater or fleece | | | | t-shirts are fine. |