can anyone tell me how to make a sweater or some kind of shirt for my pitt bull dog when it;s cold outside? or should i just buy one?i was thinking maybe just cut holes in a old sweatshirt maybe?i don't know if they will keep it on?
2006-12-08 00:35:23 · 7 answers · asked by kristin06 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
and will it even help to keep them warm outside in really cold weather?
2006-12-08 00:41:17 · update #1
they also have a doghouse with those microwavable heat pads
2006-12-08 00:41:58 · update #2
1) It will depend on the dog whether or not they will keep them on. Some dogs actually seem to like wearing things...others, do not. So, try out an old sweatshirt before you spend money on a new, better fitting dog shirt. You can tie a knot in the shirt along the bottom hem. I would do this on the dogs back versus belly to help prevent them from peeing on the shirt. Also you may need to cut the sleeves to make it so that they don't drag through the ground and get wet. If the shirt gets wet...then it won't do anything to help keep the dog warm...it will actually make it worse.
2) Anyone who thinks that dogs/cats/any other animal does not need to be protected from the elements is sadly mistaken. Yes, dogs have fur; but it depends on the breed on how much fur and protection they have. Not all dogs are "made" for cold weather. A husky obviously has the protection and wouldn't need anything extra. They have fur that grows to protect their paws, they have a double coat of fur that give a weather resistant layer and a warm downy underlayer. However short haired dogs like Pitt Bulls DO NOT have any natural protection. Their fur is short and only single layered. Their paws are bare and contact the cold snow and ice just like you would contact the cold if you walked outside barefoot.
3) Depending on how cold it is, you may need to bring you dog in doors...this would be in temperatures around 0 degrees Farenheit. (Usually the local news stations talk about this when the temperatures dip this low).
2006-12-08 01:42:43 · answer #1 · answered by Heather 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would suggest buy one from a pet store because i have some for my pits and they dont bother them and it keeps them happy and warm...hope this helps and good luck...
~caring dog owner~
2006-12-08 08:38:43 · answer #2 · answered by thesweetgirl1515@sbcglobal.net 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i tried to make a sweat shirt for my whippet. it turned out horrible so unless you are good at sewing, i would just buy a new one. whippets are hard to fit but we found a parka for him yesterday, i still had to make adjustments. he's warm and stylish now!
2006-12-08 08:51:19 · answer #3 · answered by punkbun03 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sure you can use sweat shirts.but i would use hay in there dog houses this will keep them warm.
2006-12-08 08:53:13 · answer #4 · answered by bassetluv 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can go to the dog store and by one..............go to like petsmart or sumthin.i hope you have luck finding one !!!!!!!!!! i got one for my dogs but they dont need them unless i go outside!!!! there really cool! you can get them in any color you want!!!! you can also get one that looks like your dogs so you can wear the same thing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
2006-12-08 08:38:10 · answer #5 · answered by tinker bell 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd just buy one but then again I'm lazy.
2006-12-08 08:38:02 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
********NOT NECESSARY!!**********
Dogs already *HAVE* coats-they grow them!!!
NOT needed!
NOR any useless & stupid & DANGEROUS heat in the doghouse!!! Just bedding!!
Go look up the defintion of ANTHROPOMORPHISM!!!
thanks
2006-12-08 09:09:26 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋