WelshRareBit
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What do you think?
Dressing up dogs - right or wrong?
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echodomino
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Although that said my JR has a t-shirt with an L plate on it for when he's training
smirnoff_ice
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Lucy is dressed up mainly to keep her warm in the winter(she's a tiny little skinny thing!), but in doing that she has to look good! Pink all the way!!
Oh, and when she's not been clipped, she matts easily (comes to the farm every day), so coats help to keep her tangle-free.
Her Tinkerbell raincoat!
And just because they looked so cute in the shop (and were cheap!), i had to buy them! She HATES it though! Refuses to walk and when she does, it's like a horse in travel boots!!
I'm not cruel, i promise! I'm just easily bought over by the cute little doggy clothes!!!
Her Tinkerbell raincoat!
And just because they looked so cute in the shop (and were cheap!), i had to buy them! She HATES it though! Refuses to walk and when she does, it's like a horse in travel boots!!
I'm not cruel, i promise! I'm just easily bought over by the cute little doggy clothes!!!
Fiona
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I voted right, but.. and for comfort.
Poppy our JRT has 2 coats, a fleece one and a waterproof one. She does seem to feel the cold, I don't know if this is typical of the breed or not.
In saying that, I have two friends who dress their terriers in clothes ie a jacket with a fur collar or a halloween costume. I wouldn't do it myself, but don't see any harm particuularly in it. One of them is expecting her first baby soon, and I'm sure she won't have time for dressing up dogs after that!!!
Fiona
Poppy our JRT has 2 coats, a fleece one and a waterproof one. She does seem to feel the cold, I don't know if this is typical of the breed or not.
In saying that, I have two friends who dress their terriers in clothes ie a jacket with a fur collar or a halloween costume. I wouldn't do it myself, but don't see any harm particuularly in it. One of them is expecting her first baby soon, and I'm sure she won't have time for dressing up dogs after that!!!
Fiona
sevenoceans
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I voted right, but.. and for comfort.
Poppy our JRT has 2 coats, a fleece one and a waterproof one. She does seem to feel the cold, I don't know if this is typical of the breed or not.
Fiona
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My JRT have two coats too One is lapel fleece and another is Danish rain coat. He does feel the cold especially when stopped running about at the yard.
I voted right, but.. and for comfort.
Poppy our JRT has 2 coats, a fleece one and a waterproof one. She does seem to feel the cold, I don't know if this is typical of the breed or not.
Fiona
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My JRT have two coats too One is lapel fleece and another is Danish rain coat. He does feel the cold especially when stopped running about at the yard.
skye123
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i had a waterproof dog coat for my dog but that was because she was white it kept her clean down the yard and she got cold easily
however.. i did buy her a set once which had a santa dog coat and hat in for a laugh at xmas
however.. i did buy her a set once which had a santa dog coat and hat in for a laugh at xmas
Fiona
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I guess they don't have the 2 layer water-repelling coats that labs have, my mum thinks I am mad, but Poppy shivers soo much if its cold.
Is that the lovely comfort zone lapel fleece one - P would like one of those, she would match the horse then!
Fiona
Is that the lovely comfort zone lapel fleece one - P would like one of those, she would match the horse then!
Fiona
sevenoceans
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I guess they don't have the 2 layer water-repelling coats that labs have, my mum thinks I am mad, but Poppy shivers soo much if its cold.
Is that the lovely comfort zone lapel fleece one - P would like one of those, she would match the horse then!
Fiona
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I did think about the water repelling thing cos Boris loves swimming with his doggy friends... but he's the one who took ages to dry off!
Yes it is comfort zone one... Boris got small in charcoal... it's quite thick and he loves it.
also My mum said as they are so small their central thermosat is small and feels cold more than larger dogs so i guess she's right.
I guess they don't have the 2 layer water-repelling coats that labs have, my mum thinks I am mad, but Poppy shivers soo much if its cold.
Is that the lovely comfort zone lapel fleece one - P would like one of those, she would match the horse then!
Fiona
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I did think about the water repelling thing cos Boris loves swimming with his doggy friends... but he's the one who took ages to dry off!
Yes it is comfort zone one... Boris got small in charcoal... it's quite thick and he loves it.
also My mum said as they are so small their central thermosat is small and feels cold more than larger dogs so i guess she's right.
meandmyself
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My dogs sulks if I even think about dressing him up!
Fiona
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Lots of surface area to get cold compared to bigger dogs!! That makes sense.
Might have to get P a comfort zone rug if I see one (or a thermatex one if I can get my SiL to go to the stand at badminton)!!
Fiona
Might have to get P a comfort zone rug if I see one (or a thermatex one if I can get my SiL to go to the stand at badminton)!!
Fiona
filly190
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Dog accessories have become big business, why did'nt I branch out in it years ago!!!
I think everyone to their own as long as it does not harm or hinder the animal and serves as protection and comfort.
Talking of dog coats, does anyone on the site make them?
I think everyone to their own as long as it does not harm or hinder the animal and serves as protection and comfort.
Talking of dog coats, does anyone on the site make them?
prose
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A coat/jumper is pretty much essential for Stella, if she's going to be out for extended periods. I tend to favour slick and well-made, such as her new down coat (black for brighter days, day-glo orange for evenings
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That being said, Stella has appeared as Batgirl in the interests of fundraising for our local shelter
That being said, Stella has appeared as Batgirl in the interests of fundraising for our local shelter
WelshRareBit
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Hehehe Stella looks adorable in her batgirl costume!!
I think that on the grand scheme of things, dressing your dog up is right, after all in a lot of ways it shows extra care being given which can only be a good thing - right? BUT in some ways I worry that the little dresses hoodies etc do promote seeing the dog as little more than a living doll - and maybe this enccourages the wrong type of people to get dogs for the wrong reasons.
My JRT puppy is cold when we take him out, so I tried making a sock jumper...he hated it, suffice to say i dont think he'll be one for wearing clothes, even if it IS for comfort!!!
I think that on the grand scheme of things, dressing your dog up is right, after all in a lot of ways it shows extra care being given which can only be a good thing - right? BUT in some ways I worry that the little dresses hoodies etc do promote seeing the dog as little more than a living doll - and maybe this enccourages the wrong type of people to get dogs for the wrong reasons.
My JRT puppy is cold when we take him out, so I tried making a sock jumper...he hated it, suffice to say i dont think he'll be one for wearing clothes, even if it IS for comfort!!!
GinaB
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Stella looks great as Batgirl!
Beastie wears a coat if she has just been clipped and is only walking. If she's going out for a real blast with the labs she doesn't wear one as she runs about so much she doesn't need it. She owns two coats. One pink one (for cold, but not wet) and a waxed jacket for cold and wet.
Beastie wears a coat if she has just been clipped and is only walking. If she's going out for a real blast with the labs she doesn't wear one as she runs about so much she doesn't need it. She owns two coats. One pink one (for cold, but not wet) and a waxed jacket for cold and wet.
sevenoceans
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My JRT puppy is cold when we take him out, so I tried making a sock jumper...he hated it, suffice to say i dont think he'll be one for wearing clothes, even if it IS for comfort!!!
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I did that last winter when Boris was tiny that none of coats on the market is suitable (too dressy imo) that fitted him. BLess him my mum also knitted out a tiny jumper which he later destroyed!
My JRT puppy is cold when we take him out, so I tried making a sock jumper...he hated it, suffice to say i dont think he'll be one for wearing clothes, even if it IS for comfort!!!
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I did that last winter when Boris was tiny that none of coats on the market is suitable (too dressy imo) that fitted him. BLess him my mum also knitted out a tiny jumper which he later destroyed!
Vicki1986
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My dog has more clothes than me nearly! is that wrong?!!?!?
i voted yes for comfort but i do for fun too !!
my dog WONT go out naked he refuses - to be fair he is bald so would you go out naked in winter ????????????
this was a fun one
http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d173/vicki1986/Rocky/21-12-071.jpg
stables / chilly autumn day wear
http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d173/vicki1986/Rocky/2-12-0713.jpg
http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d173/vicki1986/Rocky/n530825545_573871_46260.jpg
walking wear!
http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d173/vicki1986/Rocky/Image018-1.jpg
http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d173/vicki1986/Rocky/67.jpg
posh party wear
http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d173/vicki1986/Rocky/IMG_7165.jpg
seriously how could you put this cutey out naked to freeze !! he always has a t shirt on, then a jumper and if its cold a sheepskin jacket / bomber jacket or similar
i voted yes for comfort but i do for fun too !!
my dog WONT go out naked he refuses - to be fair he is bald so would you go out naked in winter ????????????
this was a fun one
http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d173/vicki1986/Rocky/21-12-071.jpg
stables / chilly autumn day wear
http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d173/vicki1986/Rocky/2-12-0713.jpg
http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d173/vicki1986/Rocky/n530825545_573871_46260.jpg
walking wear!
http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d173/vicki1986/Rocky/Image018-1.jpg
http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d173/vicki1986/Rocky/67.jpg
posh party wear
http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d173/vicki1986/Rocky/IMG_7165.jpg
seriously how could you put this cutey out naked to freeze !! he always has a t shirt on, then a jumper and if its cold a sheepskin jacket / bomber jacket or similar
Tinkerbee
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I voted wrong...would never do it to my two...
but omw vicki, your dogs so cute
I want one
but omw vicki, your dogs so cute
I want one
lucylemon
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i voted right if only and then for comfort, although i dress Ben up, he has a santa outfit which he has worn twice? since i got it and other than that he has a fleece coat, a thermatex rug and a weatherbeeta coat to keep him warm.
we are currently in the process of measuring him for a proper greyhound coat (i know he's a lurcher but
) which covers his whole neck and all under his chest, poor boy doesnt half feel the cold. he is also getting a PJ outfit for when it is cold, not for a fashion accessory.
we are currently in the process of measuring him for a proper greyhound coat (i know he's a lurcher but
Cop-Pop
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I would only do it because my lab is a wimp and won't go outside in the wet or cold...
Onyxia
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Right if it's fun(fancy dress class/christmas ect) or for comfort(some dogs really feel the cold,sure Stella is very gratefull to er mum for those booties when it snows!) but not to look cute
ETS-also right if weather is crap,love the dog coats that look like mini horse rugs
Much better to pop rug thing on then spend an hour cleaning and drying off wet,muddy dane!!!
ETS-also right if weather is crap,love the dog coats that look like mini horse rugs
Much better to pop rug thing on then spend an hour cleaning and drying off wet,muddy dane!!!
Oneofthepack
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Right but only for warmth, and a big fat NO for this reason .............
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And just because they looked so cute in the shop (and were cheap!), i had to buy them! She HATES it though! Refuses to walk and when she does, it's like a horse in travel boots!!
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I saw one of those 'My dog's even more mental than me, can you fix us' programmes where this moronic woman was dressing up an unfortunate JRT top to toe and the poor thing was just standing with his head down while she laughed. Her excuse was 'I know he hates it but it makes me laugh'
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And just because they looked so cute in the shop (and were cheap!), i had to buy them! She HATES it though! Refuses to walk and when she does, it's like a horse in travel boots!!
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I saw one of those 'My dog's even more mental than me, can you fix us' programmes where this moronic woman was dressing up an unfortunate JRT top to toe and the poor thing was just standing with his head down while she laughed. Her excuse was 'I know he hates it but it makes me laugh'
smirnoff_ice
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She wore them for 5 whole minutes! Hardly something that would cause post-traumatic stress!!!
CalliChristmasTree
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I voted right but only if...for comfort.
Sasha has a waterproof one to keep her dry and clean when at the stables because i don't really want to bath her too much.
She also has a jumper/coat to keep her warm in the minuses.
My mum did buy a little t-shirt for her with Santa's little helper on, but that was just a little fun at Christmas, to show the family.
Sasha has a waterproof one to keep her dry and clean when at the stables because i don't really want to bath her too much.
She also has a jumper/coat to keep her warm in the minuses.
My mum did buy a little t-shirt for her with Santa's little helper on, but that was just a little fun at Christmas, to show the family.
Oneofthepack
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She wore them for 5 whole minutes! Hardly something that would cause post-traumatic stress!!!
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Apologies, that's not how it came across in your posting. No need to be
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She wore them for 5 whole minutes! Hardly something that would cause post-traumatic stress!!!
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Apologies, that's not how it came across in your posting. No need to be
smirnoff_ice
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Sorry - i thought i was about to get pounced on and for a big debate to start!
This is how she's normally dressed - mini Masta horse rug, with another top underneath to cover her belly. Excuse her face - i'd interruped her playing with her friend!
This is how she's normally dressed - mini Masta horse rug, with another top underneath to cover her belly. Excuse her face - i'd interruped her playing with her friend!
__Annie__
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Comfort, fashion and fun
ETS: As you can see my Dobie is very stressed out
ETS: As you can see my Dobie is very stressed out
RLF
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dogs look fab in clothes, although my JRT wouldn't agree, it took him 3 hours to lose this outfit in the bushes
WelshRareBit
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Rlf your JRT looks gorgeous! (If a bit confused lol ) xx
Gingerbird
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Barnes has two coats - but unfortunately only the chavvy one is small enough for him to be comfortable - so he goes to the yard dressed like this....
As long as he's comfortable and happy I'd let him wear anything for fun but if it upset him, made him uncomfortable in any way then I wouldn't do it.
He did have a hat and scarf to wear to my parents house on Xmas day and it didn't bother him at all!
As long as he's comfortable and happy I'd let him wear anything for fun but if it upset him, made him uncomfortable in any way then I wouldn't do it.
He did have a hat and scarf to wear to my parents house on Xmas day and it didn't bother him at all!