DO dogs need sweaters and pants and hats?

Question

people buy dogs clothes for them selfs not because dogs need them ,doese this mean that the cats are next.

Answer 1

ONLY if they shiver when you take them outside on a cold day. None of that "Dress me up and stuff me in a cute little dog-handbag" crap!

If you live in an area where it snows, it's different - depending on the weather, dogs need protection too.

Answer 2

Some of the toy breeds such as Yorkshire Terriers, Chihuahua, and the Chinese Crested Hairless are dog breeds that have only one coat (not a double coat like most breeds that live outdoors). These animals are breed to be lap dogs living inside with their owners, therefore they do feel the cold and will shiver, they will especially feel the cold as they get older too. There are many decent jumpers or jackets that can be bought for them, without going the stupid extreme of Paris Hilton. Considering she was voted the worst dog owner, she is not someone people should copy.
As for cats wearing jumpers. Humans are continuing to produce new breeds. There is a cat called the Devon Rex produced for asthmatics, and it has a very short coat. There is also the Sphinx breed of cat which is completly hairless, so YES these poor animals would feel the cold, and would probably have to have some sort of protective clothing in winter.
We put sunscreen on the noses and ears of breeds of dogs that are prone to skin cancer, so why not sweaters for the breeds of animals we have created, that truely need it.

Answer 3

I'm probably going to get in criticized for saying this, but I think what's worse than a dog wearing clothes, is seeing a dog wearing clothes and being pushed around in a stroller.

I can understand putting a sweater on a small, short haired dog if it's cold outside, and the dog takes a long time finding the right spot to eliminate, but . but a hat and pants is going too far ... as is the stroller.

Answer 4

Actually, you are right and wrong! Yes, pet owners like to dress up their "kids" in fun fashions because it is trendy, amongst pet owners, but on the scientific side, some dogs have plenty of fur (sheep dog, huskies,malamute,etc.) and some dogs are only blessed with short hair or even no hair(dachsund,pugs,japanese chin, etc.) and even though a normal body temp. for dogs is 4-6 degrees higher than a human that only means they can withstand 4-6 degrees lower temps than us, so, if it is freezing out and add to that a minus 4-6 degrees more or 26-28 degrees F. then that dog feels COLD too! Haven't you ever felt a little dog shiver? Well, I own a mini-dachshund named Rusty, he is 4 months old and weighs 8 lbs., has short hair and would make an impressive "Pup-sicle" if it wasn't for his basketball-hoodie sweatshirt he wore today in the frigid (16 degree F.)air outside today. If you ask Rusty if he likes his hoodie he'll say, "arff-arff"!

Answer 5

Dogs living in northern climates may need to wear sweaters and shoes to prevent hypothermia and frost bite on walks in the snow. Also, hairless dogs or dogs with thin coats may need a sweater when the temperature drops to stay comfortable. However this is not the case with many people. People like paris hilton have so much money that thay dont know what to do with it, and have no way to spend their time other than spend thousands of dollars on brand name doggie outfits. Cats and dogs are living creatures, not fashion accessories and they should be treated that way. Pets crave love and attention, not gucci clothes.

Answer 6

some dogs don't have as much hair as others do so yes that is why people who have miniature poodles (who require getting groomed) get clothes for them to keep them warm when it is could outside, even though I have never seen a pair of jeans for dogs, but they do make panties for females that go into heat so they don't get blood all over everywhere. Would you send your kid out into 20-30 degree weather without a sweater and coat, it is no different with dogs, then again you have to reeeeeeeally LOVE you pet, like a child, and if you don't you will never comprehend it.

Too bad for you.

Answer 7

Some dogs like chihuahuas need sweaters and jackets to keep them warm in a cold climate. BUT, other than that it is mostly for fun. If the dog doesn't mind i don't see any harm in it. And i don't think cats are next because i don't think they would tolerate it. I know my cats wouldn't. They don't even like their collars.

Answer 8

My rough collie has backwards coats (really think and full in the summer/very thin and scraggly in the winter) so she has a down coat to wear outside when it is really cold. She gets bored staying in the house all winter when her chow chow sister (not really) gets to play out in the snow, so I got her a coat to keep her warm. That is the only time she ever wears any kind of clothing, but with her getting older (12 or 13 now) I don't want to take the chance of her getting too cold outside.

Answer 9

My dog needs a sweater sometimes because she is part whippet and her coat winter coat has almost shed completely off. When she goes outside and it is below -20 C she will shiver.

Usually her coat is brought with her, and if she needs it, we put it on. Besides that it is more of a pain in the butt because it gets dirty, the leash doesn't work as well (the coat gets in the way), etc.

Answer 10

cats may be next, then it might be ferrets, etc... haha, how lame!
anyways, to answer your question, naturally dogs with more fun come from places more north, and dogs with less fur come from warmer places, which means that their fur is right for the place they are originally from.but now people own different types of dogs. in the winter when its really cold some dogs don't have enough fur to keep them warm so they should have a coat and boots. big dogs on the other hand who have a lot of fur, dont necessarily need it. dogs wearing jewlery and different fancy clothes is basically pointless, but in the winter it actually IS good to keep them warm.