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