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What are your views on dressing your small dogs in sweaters?

I dress my small dog in little sweaters all the time some people call me like a paris hilton when it comes to my dog! So what are your views on this. ii HAVE A TEACUP BY THE WAY! YES MY DOG LOVES IT i HOLD THE CLOTHES OUT AND SHE PUTS HER HEAD INSIDE!

Public Comments

1. i think it is adorable!!! i dont think they mind unless it has a tag sticking into it or something
2. If this doesnt bother your dog then do as you wish. Some of the jackets they have out are so cute.
3. Personally, I think it's horrible, unless the dog is really cold. Thats just my opinion though..
4. I believe this practise should be done only when needed. Its not natural for dogs to be wearing 'clothes' all the time
5. I live in Minnesota and it is vital if you take your dog out to put a sweater on it or it would get cold way too fast....but it would not be good at all in summer or warmer climates
6. Actually, I have two big dogs (German Short Haired Pointers) who are around 60 pounds each that I dress in these cute red hoodie sweatshirts that I got from http://www.dog.com. Not only are they cute, but they are functional, they help keep them warm while they are running and playing outside during winter in Michigan. I think that if you want to dress up your dog, go ahead and do it!
7. I think it can be sometimes cute and sometimes really stupid. Once in awhile it can be cool, but everyday is just retarded. ~Ole`~
8. If the dog does not mind then its cool. But if you have to make the dog go into is not so cool. But it can be cute
9. i think small dogs need all the warmth they can get in winter !...go for it lol !
10. I live in Maine and own a mini dachshund and if I didn't put a sweater on her in the winter she would freeze, she gets cold so easy. And I know some dogs like dressing up just like we do. If they like it then do it. And I also think they look so cute in clothes :)
11. I think its a good idea personally. I have a tiny toy poodle. Weighing in at 3.5lbs full grown. Small dogs tend to get cold very easily. Some people think it is stupid to dress the little dogs but I would rather people think I am stupid for dressing my poodle than my little girl getting to cold and getting sick. Also, dogs love it. Because they love the attention you give to them when dressing them. And, they are so cute in different outfits. My poodle loves it so I also dress her in little thin t-shirts in the summers. Have fun!!!
12. Sweaters are cool, but not bandanas around their neck, too common.
13. Well I'm for & against it. For it because they do look cute & some dogs need the sweaters to keep warm in the winter. Against it because sometimes people over do dressing them up. I guess if u like the look do it if not don't!!
14. If its cold, why not! A dog is cold too just like humans unless its a huskie.
15. I have a 4 month old 5 1/2 pound Bichonpoo she loves her sweaters. She gets so cold when the weather drops. I live in Long Island New York.
16. lovely idea just make sure that your puppy is confy in the sweater and isn't annoyed by it.
17. I think it is bad for the animals and humiliating for them. BUT WAIT!!!! Before you leave, they probably don't need it. they have fur and they could overheat and have a stroke. I also think it is cruelty of looking like a manaquin(spelling...)
18. I have a chihuahua/fox terrier mix, and he can't stand wearing clothes. Sometimes it's really cold outside though, so I put a little jacket on him anyways so he won't get sick. My other dog, a lab/border collie mix, loves to wear a clown costume to go trick-or-treating with my little sister. So I guess some dogs don't mind sweaters and other clothes as much.. Whatever the dog wants should rule over whatever you think looks cute on him or her, in my opinion. If the sweater is making the dog uncomfortable, don't force 'er to wear it.
19. People have been dressing their pets way before Paris was even born! I dress my yorkie, my cockapoos, and my cockers;-) They have seaters and t-shirts.. My yorkie I even have little dresses for her..hehe.. She looks cute and my dogs seem to actually like it!