Dog Clothing is not just for small dogs.  I don’t know why people would think that their large breed dogs don’t get cold.  I had a German Shorthaired Pointer that absolutely hated the cold.  Her hair was so short and there wasn’t an ounce of fat on her.  She simply wasn’t bred for the cold and was most comfortable wearing a sweater on chilly days. Golden retrievers have long hair and get really wet and smelly when it rains. Why not put a rain jacket on you Goldie?

There are other reasons why your large dog might need doggie clothing.  Many large breeds are hunting dogs.  These dogs are generally well trained and bred for the job at hand but that certainly doesn’t make them bullet proof.  Fortunately, you can buy bright orange hunting vests for your canine hunting partner.  No, bullets don’t bounce off of them but you will be much less likely to shoot your faithful companion if you can see him clearly in the brush.

Many of these hunting vests are actually made of thorn resistant material.  Some game birds will hide deep in the thorny thickets to avoid their pursuers.  An energetic hunting dog can really get cut up while attempting to flush the quarry.

We’ve talked about some of the practical reasons for dog clothing for large breeds.  Now let’s talk about some of the fun reasons.

People are used to seeing a pug dressed up like a fireman or a poodle wearing a ballerina costume but not many people see large breeds sporting a clever Halloween costume. You don’t have to own a 2 pound dog to join in on the fun of

dressing your dog up for the party or parade.  Many large dogs are very easy going and adjust quite quickly to wearing a costume.

So in closing, don’t forget your large dog the next time you find yourself shopping for dog clothing.

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