Dog Clothes...Cool or Cruel

• 09-14-2009 6:09 PM

  Toy Dog Clothes Guy Joined on 09-14-2009 Posts 5 Points 10	Dog Clothes...Cool or Cruel Reply Contact My Chiwat Lolita has more clothes than I do.  Some people think the clothes for dogs are cool...others cruel.  It seems to differ greatly from the owners of big dogs to the owners of the smaller breeds.  What do you think?
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• 09-14-2009 6:16 PM

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  BlackLabbie Joined on 01-28-2008 South of Boston Posts 3,380 Points 280

  Re: Dog Clothes...Cool or Cruel Reply Contact I think dog clothes that are necessary (ex: to keep the dog warm/dry) are perfectly fine. However, I don't really like when people dress their dogs up for no reason other than they think it looks cute. To me, those unnecessary outfits make the dog look uncomfortable. Also, people that do dress their dogs up should realize the dog isn't a human child; it's a dog. Those dogs need to be taken out of the purse and allowed to walk on all four's and socialize and play and do dog things. Just my 2 cents! -Stephanie Apollo- black Labrador Retriever Molson- buff American Cocker Spaniel Patty- black American Cocker Spaniel "Q: If you could choose what to come back as, what would it be? A: A dog, so my wife would love me more." -Oscar De La Renta

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• 09-14-2009 6:29 PM

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  denise m Joined on 12-06-2006 Toronto Canada Posts 1,704 Points 250

  Re: Dog Clothes...Cool or Cruel Reply Contact I agree with Stephanie, some clothing is necessary and appropriate. As for 'dress up', it doesn't really bother me one way or another. I am a little uncomfortable with the (sometimes) excessive $$$ that is spent dog accessories. If I had the extra cash I would rather spend it somewhere where there is a need - local charity, dog rescue etc. But that is just me and I'm sure others could judge my spending habits as well. My DH for example. LOL! Do I think it is cruel? No.

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• 09-14-2009 8:01 PM

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  jennie_c_d Joined on 09-10-2007 Southeast Georgia Posts 11,811 Points 370	Re: Dog Clothes...Cool or Cruel Reply Contact  I own a hairless dog. 'Nuff said.
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• 09-14-2009 9:56 PM

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  BEVOLASVEGAS Joined on 07-11-2006 Texas Posts 9,280 Points 990	Re: Dog Clothes...Cool or Cruel Reply Contact All of ours wear clothes.  Some out of necessity.  Others because I think that it's cute. Amanda Tact is for people who aren't witty enough to use sarcasm. Seize hold of the moment and begin the journey, wherever you are on the path, however many times you have faltered, begin again. - Gurumayi Chidvilasananda
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• 09-14-2009 10:20 PM

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  miranadobe Joined on 04-06-2006 Purgatory Posts 6,610 Points 340

  Re: Dog Clothes...Cool or Cruel Reply Contact BEVOLASVEGAS: All of ours wear clothes.  Some out of necessity.  Others because I think that it's cute.   I wanna see Brutus in clothes - have I missed the pics? Paige - dog.community Moderator with Gracie - 6yr old Doberman Plus Patrick - 10yr old Akita mix & Henry - 5yr old BC mix "Never confuse education with intelligence." ~ RFD "Chuck Norris can blow bubbles with beef jerky." "So you've 'had dogs all your life'? I've had teeth all my life. Doesn't make me a dentist." - JV McDonough, Certified Dog Trainer ~ www.fortunatek9.com ~ Fight for your opinions, but do not believe that they contain the whole truth, or the only truth. - Charles A. Dana

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• 09-14-2009 10:24 PM

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  BEVOLASVEGAS Joined on 07-11-2006 Texas Posts 9,280 Points 990	Re: Dog Clothes...Cool or Cruel Reply Contact You didn't miss them Paige.  I haven't posted any, yet.  I'll have to take some of him in his clothes. Amanda Tact is for people who aren't witty enough to use sarcasm. Seize hold of the moment and begin the journey, wherever you are on the path, however many times you have faltered, begin again. - Gurumayi Chidvilasananda
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• 09-14-2009 10:40 PM

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  miranadobe Joined on 04-06-2006 Purgatory Posts 6,610 Points 340

  Re: Dog Clothes...Cool or Cruel Reply Contact BEVOLASVEGAS: I'll have to take some of him in his clothes.   Please find him a Hulk costume, or something equally tough.  That would be awesome... with Halloween coming along shortly, perhaps there's a child's costume that would fit the bill. lol Paige - dog.community Moderator with Gracie - 6yr old Doberman Plus Patrick - 10yr old Akita mix & Henry - 5yr old BC mix "Never confuse education with intelligence." ~ RFD "Chuck Norris can blow bubbles with beef jerky." "So you've 'had dogs all your life'? I've had teeth all my life. Doesn't make me a dentist." - JV McDonough, Certified Dog Trainer ~ www.fortunatek9.com ~ Fight for your opinions, but do not believe that they contain the whole truth, or the only truth. - Charles A. Dana

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• 09-16-2009 10:13 AM

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  Kim_MacMillan Joined on 11-21-2006 Eastern Canada Posts 1,913 Points 200

  Re: Dog Clothes...Cool or Cruel Reply Contact I am not into dressing up dogs for the fun of it. Not my style. But I don't think it's cruel...just unnecessary and I know my Schnauzers would think I was very demeaning if I thought to dress them up in costumes. I have used baby clothing for health-related issues, however. Baby tee for after a spay, panties after Gaci's vulva surgery, a baby sock when Zipper hurt his foot, etc. Although I have been tempted to buy each of them a Halloween costume this year.....I've not done it yet though. Trying to remind myself that they would hate it....lol. Zipper, 6 yo. Gaci, 5 yo. Shimmer, 2.5 yo.

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• 09-16-2009 5:21 PM

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  Chuffy Joined on 12-17-2006 UK Posts 7,886 Points 245

  Re: Dog Clothes...Cool or Cruel Reply Contact To keep them warm is fine... Can't stand it when they are dressed up and paraded like little fashion accessories.  Now I *did* once put a high viz jacket and some ear defenders on Max, on impulse, for a laugh, and took them off again within a few minutes once we'd got a pic of him.  And no, he didn't look "demeaned" by it.  [Proudly:] MY dog has a sense of humour "Give a man a fire and he is warm for a day, but set fire to him and he is warm for the rest of his life." - Pratchett, "Jingo"

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• 09-16-2009 5:25 PM

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  jennie_c_d Joined on 09-10-2007 Southeast Georgia Posts 11,811 Points 370	Re: Dog Clothes...Cool or Cruel Reply Contact  Ohhh! Can't forget, my double-coated dog LOOOVES to play dressup. I have to watch her, any time there's brightly colored boas or anything sparkly that she considers wearable around. She has been known to pull things off of shelves, and "put them on" in her own way. She is quite the clown.
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• 09-16-2009 9:54 PM

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  Moonlight Joined on 01-08-2008 NC Posts 684 Points 210	Re: Dog Clothes...Cool or Cruel Reply Contact Clothes are a necessity for my crestie girl.  I will admit that they have for fun clothes as well (Halloween costumes, a dog Toboggan, etc.). Amber, Chloe (crestie), Kya (chihuahua), and River (crestie)
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• 09-16-2009 9:55 PM

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  BlackLabbie Joined on 01-28-2008 South of Boston Posts 3,380 Points 280	Re: Dog Clothes...Cool or Cruel Reply Contact Toy Dog Clothes Guy: My Chiwat BTW, what's a "Chiwat"? -Stephanie Apollo- black Labrador Retriever Molson- buff American Cocker Spaniel Patty- black American Cocker Spaniel "Q: If you could choose what to come back as, what would it be? A: A dog, so my wife would love me more." -Oscar De La Renta
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• 09-16-2009 10:38 PM

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  fuzzy_dogs_mom Joined on 09-10-2007 Davis, CA Posts 8,601 Points 325	Re: Dog Clothes...Cool or Cruel Reply Contact Max has one sweater and this past winter it didn't actually get cold enough for him to wear it.  Other than that, he has a great assortment of bandannas.  I'll need to be getting out his Halloween bandanna pretty soon. Joyce
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• 09-23-2009 8:53 PM

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  tiffy Joined on 09-10-2007 Tacoma, Wa. Posts 2,868 Points 260	Re: Dog Clothes...Cool or Cruel Reply Contact  Tootsie, has no need for clothes, but she does have a raincoat. Thats a must in the PNW.
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