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Leather Pet Clothing: Cool, Effective, and Trendy
by: John S. Rhodes
Dogs were never designed to wear
any sort of clothing. Their fur and natural physiology give them ample
protection against their habitat’s weather. People sometimes forget that
dogs are hardy creatures that can brave conditions that would make any man
wilt.
However, this does not mean that clothing is inappropriate or even
cumbersome to dogs. While dogs have traditionally gone without clothing,
there have been some factors that have made owners realize that clothes can
make a dog’s life a lot more comfortable.
Reasons for Clothing
For one, while dogs are built for their environments, you will find that
many pets live outside their intended habitats. This is because pet owner
sometimes purchase dogs and take them to climes different from their
accustomed ones.
Some dogs that are acclimated to extremely cold temperatures have trouble
adapting to humid climes. This will surely result in rashes and skin
irritations.
Some dogs have insufficient fur and acclimation to cold weather. This could
lead to them suffering from any number of weather induced illnesses. This
makes purchasing clothes for your pets a must especially if you want your
pets to be comfortable even during extreme weather.
And believe it or not, some dogs love clothes just for the simple reason
that it gets them more attention. Dogs love it when they see that the
clothes they are wearing make their masters happy. They also like the extra
attention they get from wearing clothing.
In any case, the simple fact that clothing can protect your pet from the
elements and the fact that they would enjoy the attention as well should be
enough reason to buy your pet clothing. For climates that are drafty, and
cold, leather clothing can be a great choice to help repel cold, moisture,
and the elements.
Getting Leather Clothing for Fido
Leather clothing is tough, durable, and is usually water repellent. Plus,
leather clothing has the added advantage of protecting against pretty much
anything outdoors that could harm your pet – thorns, moisture, dust, sun
exposure, and others.
It would be best if you became intimately acquainted with the advantages and
disadvantages of leather clothing so that you can make the right decision
regarding your pet’s clothing.
Leather is a good protectant. Leather does well under most punishing
weather. If it is too cold, leather provides warmth. If it is too windy,
leather serves as a good shield. If it is raining, it at least keeps water
out – although pet raincoats would probably be better for this condition.
It will even give good protection under harsh sunlight, but only when it is
not humid, and if the heat is bearable.
Remember, that leather is not a material that allows air to circulate freely
through it. On the other hand, your dog does not sweat through its coat; it
releases heat through its tongue and its ears (which accounts for all that
panting). Breathable material, therefore, is not that required.
Leather makes for a cool costume. Leather always gives off a gruff, tough
image that would be fun on a bulldog. You might like to try it with pugs as
well. Leather can also give a sophisticated look to feminine, classy dogs
such as collies. In any case, leather is an extremely versatile and fun
costume to put on your dog.
A bomber jacket would look great on a tough dog; it won’t really make them
look intimidating, it will actually make them look adorable. Many wacky
owners actually take to buying matching jackets for them and the dogs.
Watch for irritations. You do have to make sure that the materials used for
these clothes do not irritate the dog’s skin. Watch out for skin eruptions,
irritation, and itching. You should also make sure that there is not adverse
effect on the dog’s fur.
If you see your dog constantly tugging and pulling at their clothes then
they may have some irritation due to the leather material. It is either this
or they are still uncomfortable with clothes.
It can be hard to "encourage" the dog to wear leather. Dogs may feel
uncomfortable with clothes since they are, after all, not used to them. You
can speed up their conditioning by offering them treats for wearing their
clothes. However, leather doesn’t grow on them as easy due to their bulk and
their relative lack of flexibility.
Conclusion
In sum, leather is a good choice of clothing to dogs due to its protective
nature and style. It shouldn’t be too hard to get your pet to wear these
clothes as well.
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