My boyfriend and I are getting a doggy. We are conflicted about the dog clothes issue. He thinks it's cute. I think it's a little creepy, and the dogs I see dressed up never look very comfortable.
Does anyone here actually dress thier dog, or know anyone who does? Do the dogs like it or no? And does it matter what breed it is? We are getting a pug, a boston terrier, or an english bulldog.
2007-01-01 15:36:38 · 18 answers · asked by meow_mystery 2 in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
I think it's fine, I don't dress up my dogs cause they'd hate it but some dogs look cute all dressed up, I don't like humanizing my pets cause I know they're not humans, a dog is dog not a small furry human
2007-01-01 15:40:19 · answer #1 · answered by meatismurder90 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, I guess it is really up to the individual and their dog. I have two dogs..a toy poddle and a staffie/shar pei mix. The staffie mix doesn't get any sort of clothes, as she likes to chew so much she would just chew them off. The toy poddle has sweaters. I keep her clipped and it is winter, so the sweaters ARE for a purpose, I DO think she looks cute in them and she doesn't mind them at all.
While I have seen some dog outfits that look very outrageous and I would never buy, I guess if it toots a person't horn, why not? IF the dog is ok with it, and the owner likes it too, then it's up to "them".
If you get a dog with very short hair, and they are outside for any length of time, you MAY find yourself buying it a sweater in the winter. Even if you think it a little odd, when your dog comes in from pottying and seems very cold, the sweater idea will probably look better. :-)
2007-01-01 23:45:02 · answer #2 · answered by PennyPickles17 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would not say it is wrong, but in most cases it is for human amusement and not animal comfort. Of course, there are exceptions to that, such as a hairless dog hanging out in the snow might very much appreciate a sweater. I had a fox terrier/jack mix, and he actually liked wearing sweaters. He would get upset if you took them off of him. It really helped him stay warm, and he was up for anything that did that, including being tucked under a blanket (like you would tuck in a little kid) to sleep.
2007-01-01 23:47:10 · answer #3 · answered by Rain S 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well we put coats on our dog because he feels the cold and occasionally a dress up. He doesn't mind it but the dress ups are only short term. I think the pug may not mind but the other two would probably rip the clothes up.
Good luck to you and your new dog.
2007-01-02 00:50:56 · answer #4 · answered by Mutt-lover 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Personally outside of doggy sweaters in the snow, I think that dressing a dog up is kind of pointless. Dogs were meant to be in their own fur, not running around in hoodies and tutus.
2007-01-01 23:40:44 · answer #5 · answered by dolce 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would not dress a dog up. Dogs I see dressed up seem to want to try and get the clothes off.
2007-01-01 23:46:05 · answer #6 · answered by Brian A 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have a boston terrier, and he hates when I just put his sweater on when it is cold,most dogs hate anything on them, but I do know people will dress their dogs at Halloween.
2007-01-01 23:43:06 · answer #7 · answered by marta n 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes and No. Yes if they don't like it, no if they don't mind it or DO like it. I would try to start them at a young age if they are the type that would be warmer with a coat, (short or very little furred animals). Hope this helps.
2007-01-03 05:05:59 · answer #8 · answered by GoldenPrincess_45011 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it's fine...as long as you don't make her look too good. Don't want all the other dogs humping her leg or starting a fight that you'll have to extract her from because the other dogs are too drunk to behave themselves!
2007-01-03 04:23:26 · answer #9 · answered by wetdreamdiver 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, if you had a built in fur coat, would you want someone to throw something over it?
Ask yourself one question - are you doing it for the dog, or for you?
2007-01-01 23:47:28 · answer #10 · answered by Who Am I 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋