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