Why Dog Sweaters?
Here’s the picture. You’re walking down the street, and you see a person taking their dog for a walk. Completely natural, right? The only thing unusual is the canine is decked out in a colorful dog sweater and booties to match. At first glance, you might think it’s a little silly to put clothes on a dog. After all, they have fur don’t they? The real fact is that while some dog breeds are fully equipped to deal with snow and ice, others are not. Huskies are a great example of dogs that need no extra help weathering the elements. Their dense double coats provide excellent insulation against bitter winter winds, while their feet have thick pads that resist freezing. On the other hand, consider the humble little Chihuahua. These small dogs evolved in the southern hemisphere where the climate is quite tropical. Their coats are relatively thin, even in the long coated variety, and their tiny feet are certainly not built for plowing through the snow. Chihuahuas, along with many other breeds,
