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Casual Canine Polyester 8-Inch Sweet Pea Dog Costume, X-Small

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• Sweet pea costume for dogs features a super soft green plush body accented with three plump poly-filled peas
• It is shipped in a polybag with a hanger and hangtag
• Made of 100-percent polyester
• Available in x-small size
• Measures 8-inch length

This sweet pea costume for dogs features a super soft green plush body accented with three plump poly-filled peas. A popular kids costume, now for dogs. The perfect look for canine sweet pea. One piece with a velcro closure for easy on and off. It is shipped in a polybag with a hanger and hangtag. Made of 100-percent polyester. Machine wash in cold water on gentle cycle, line dry. Available in X-small size and it is fit for australian terrier, chihuahua, pomeranian, toy poodle, yorkshire terrier

Casual Canine Polyester 8-Inch Sweet Pea Dog Costume, X-Small

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Should You Buy Dog Clothes for Your Canine?
Dog Clothes

Clothes help protect us from cuts, scratches and bad weather and they have done the same for animals for centuries. Today the primary use for dog clothes is to keep dog’s dry and warm. The history of animal clothing dates back to King Arthur when they covered their horses to protect and identify them easily.

Dog clothes have been used in the military and law enforcement agencies for decades to keep dogs safe from attacks and the harsh environment. Even a thin layer like a t-shirt can help your dog stay warmer. As your dog grows old their metabolism slows down and they are not able to stay outside in the cold long enough.

Each dog has a distinct personality and it can be easily reflected or implied by clothing your pet in a sassy t-shirt or entire outfit. It seems the small breeds of dogs are the main target of dog clothing manufacturers but large breeds can benefit as well. Nowadays you can find all types of dog clothing including outfits for special occasions like Halloween, Christmas and even weddings.

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Another great idea for summer is to wet the tee shirt with cold water to keep your dog cool. There are countless varieties of tee shirts on the market today. So many that you will have no problems in finding one that compliments your dog’s style. You will find plain shirts, fancy shirts and eco-friendly shirts.

Modern clothes are easy to fit and they are designed especially for various breeds of dog. Their clothes are machine washable and are available in a wide variety of colors, styles and sizes just like our clothes. Sweaters, t-shirts, and jackets seem to be popular with people who have large dogs. Running suits look slick if you are looking for small dogs clothes. You can even take into account your animal’s colors when picking out dog clothes. There are environmental friendly materials and materials designed specifically for keeping out the elements like snow and water.

Dog clothes are all designed to stretch over the head and front paws and some designs may use Velcro straps to keep them in place. There are no standard sizes for animal clothes and you will need to know these measurements to buy proper fitting gears. It is important to take a few simple measurements of your animal to the store as you look for dog clothes. Measure from the base of the neck to the tail, the height from the shoulder and around his midsection. You can fit anything from a Rottweiler to a Chihuahua with a wide range of sizes available. Getting a good fit is important if you want your dog to enjoy his new clothes.

You should give your dog the benefit of a sweater when the temperature drops below freezing, even if you don’t go for the cute designer outfits because warm clothes will protect him from harsh cold weather and will not fall ill.

Dog Clothes question by Erin: Where can I find free sewing patterns for dog clothes?
I have a year old Chihuahua. She weighs 5 pounds and I love to dress her. I also love to sew and I want to sew her clothes. If anyone knows where to get free sewing patterns for dog clothes, I would love to know!!

Dog Clothes best answer:

Answer by Tammy W
oh i have a chihuahua they are so cute but any way did you try google?

Boutique Dog Clothes from Annies Dog Bakery and a visit from Maggie the pug

Go to www.anniesdogbakery.com to find a unique assortment of pet clothing with character. Thanx again to Maggie the pooch for her special appearance.
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The term thinning’ in the world of hair styling and maintenance is to thin the appearance of hair without altering the initial hairstyle. This term is also applicable to dogs, as some tend to have thick or bushy hair which can be thinned. In order to do this, you will need to use a pair of dog grooming thinning shears, one that looks like a pair of scissors with blades that look like metal combs. Nevertheless, it would require frequent sharpening to keep it sharp.

What you will need to sharpen your thinning shears is a sharpening device, a wand sharpener, honing oil, and a rag.

To sharpen, you will need to lay your shear’s flat blade into the scissors slot, and adjust the slot to clamp onto the blade firmly. Next, turn on the grinding wheel and put it to the sharpening and deburring setting. Allow the device to run, and then turn off when it is completed. After that, you will need to sharpen each comb blade of the dog grooming thinning shears using a wand sharpener, which looks like a long, narrow stick that would fit between each tooth. Using the wand sharpener, slide it between each tooth by sliding it in and out of the slots. This needs to be done for about four to six times for each blade to be able to remove all the burrs and get it well sharpened.

Consecutively, have the shears rinsed with cold water. Make sure it is dried well before applying a thin layer of honing oil onto the blades. Then, use a rag to wipe off any debris as a result of the sharpening process. Last but not least, keep your shears well lubricated, especially after each use. Do pay attention to not only the blades, but the center screw as well so that you will not have much difficulty parting the blades.

One of the fastest growing trades in North America is dog grooming. There is a very important reason for this. It is vital to the health and well being of domestic dog breeds.

Dog grooming started as an industry with the standard poodle in the 17th century. Poodles were bred to hunt and it was imperative that they be groomed in such a manner as to enable them to retrieve birds from water. The pompoms that are symbolic of poodle cuts served a purpose and it was not aesthetic. The poodle cut was developed to protect the animals’ joints and vital organs when they were in cold water. But people seeing these dogs with their fancy pompoms began to adopt them as pets. As soon as poodles became pets, groomers started offering their services to keep the dogs looking like the regal hunters they were bred to be.

Over the past five centuries, dozens of different specialized breeds have been developed, all with unique coat care needs. The result is that dogs of today no longer have the natural ability to take care of their own hygienic needs. They need to be bathed, brushed and clipped. They need to have their ears plucked and their anal glands purged. They need their nails cut. A wolf or a dingo in the wild can forego this pampering because their grooming needs are vastly different from domesticated breeds of dogs. No matter what kind of dog you have, it will require some degree of grooming on a regular basis to keep it healthy and happy.

It pays to know your breed’s needs. Before you go out and adopt a dog, find out what kind of grooming the breed requires and be prepared to follow through with it. If you are going to groom your dog yourself, you will need to know the correct way of doing it. Colleges often offer weekend grooming courses for the do-it-yourselfer that will show you exactly how to correctly bathe, brush and clip your dog’s coat, cut its nails, clean and pluck (if necessary) its ears and properly clean its anal glands. You will learn de-matting techniques as well. There are books available that can guide you through the process, too.

You will need to start grooming your dog early. Professional groomers recommend that a puppy gets its first groom at around four months of age. This first groom can be a frightening experience for a young puppy. Lots of patience and praise is the key to a successful first groom. Often professional groomers will not use clippers on a puppy the first time it is groomed. They will brush it and