[Banned-Moll]

I want to know what you think about wearing dogs with dog clothes. Do you think it is necessary? And the dog shoes?

[SpazTaz]

I think clothes are silly personally. I have a white dog, Boxer, and where i've put sunscreen on him at times to keep him from getting burned, we do NOT do clothes.

The shoes I can go with if you're one to hike with your dog in heavily wooded areas or on hot pavement (like here in AZ) as I have seen dog's feet get chewed up from wooded areas and/or hot asphalt. But unless you have a good reason for it, I'm not a huge supporter of them.

[Banned-Moll]

Yeah, I think most of the dog clothes just meet the dog masters' desire.

[Dhartanya]

When I've shaved my terriers in winter, I throw a sweater on them, just a basic one (nothing fancy). I do have rain coats for shaved winter walks. When we traveled to calgary and it was -40 with the wind chill, the dogs appreciated the jackets lol it was cold!
Most of the time, while "cute" clothing isn't necessary.

[Banned-Moll]

Yeah, the dog really needs clothes in winter.

[My2miracles]

Depends on the breed. My neighbor has greyhounds & we live in Chicago so they need coats in the super cold of winter.

[Banned-AmandaKes]

There are certain circumstances where they are actually necessary (short hair dogs in cold environments for example), but they are usually just for looks which is (IMO) demeaning to your dog.

[.:Kati:.]

I don't like clothes on dogs.

[somo_chickenlady]

Our toy breed dog needs clothes in the colder months b/c he doesn't have enough body fat to keep him warm, otherwise he sits and shivers, so you know he is really cold. We only have one tshirt for him for those days. We have never put clothes on our bigger dog, though.

[mom24Boyz]

Hi all

I have two short hair dogs and they are toys, a mini pincher/Chewawa mix and a wire hair Scott mix terrier. I make there sweaters for the winter only. only because they shiver during the cold months.

[praying4amiraclebaby]

Not neccessary but, personally i put clothes on mine cuz I think he looks adorable in them I have a yorkie.

[ginajones12]

yes, its very important .